Final Injury Report for Bulls-Hawks, Will Dyson Daniels, Kristaps Porzingis Play?

The Atlanta Hawks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup.

Atlanta enters Tuesday’s game with a 15-15 record after losing at home to Chicago on Sunday night in a high-scoring 152-150 game.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1)Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

In Sunday’s loss to the Bulls, Jalen Johnson led the way for the Hawks as he recorded 36 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists while Trae Young added 35 points and nine assists of his own.

Now Atlanta will look to bounce back at home on Tuesday as they face off against the Bulls once again.

On the other side, Chicago enters Tuesday’s contest with a 13-15 record after defeating Atlanta on the road on Sunday.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14)© Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Matas Buzelis led the way for the Bulls in Sunday’s victory as he ended the game with 28 points and three rebounds while Josh Giddey recorded 19 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Bulls Injury Report

For the Bulls, they only have one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out rookie Noa Essengue.

Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (24)David Banks-Imagn Images

Of course, Essengue is set to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this season.

Outside of Essengue the rest of the Bulls’ roster enters Tuesday’s game healthy, which has been a rare sight for Chicago as they have seen multiple players on their roster miss time due to injuries this season.

Chicago Bulls players Josh Giddey, Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Dalen Terry© David Banks-Imagn Images

The Bulls with look to use this to their advantage on Tuesday as they seek their 14th victory of the season and their second consecutive win over the Hawks.

Hawks Injury Report, Will Dyson Daniels, Kristaps Porzingis Play?

On the other side, the Hawks have three players listed on their injury report, including both Dyson Daniels and Kristaps Porzingis.

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson DanielsKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Atlanta has ruled out Daniels due to right hip inflammation as he will miss his first game of the season.

With Daniel sidelined, Nickeil Alexander-Walker will likely take his place in the starting lineup alongside Young in the backcourt.

The Hawks have also ruled out Porzingis due to an illness that has caused him to miss all but one game since November 28.

With Porzingis still sidelined, Onyeka Okongwu will likely continue to start in his place while Zaccharie Risacher and Asa Newell could also have increased roles with Mouhamed Gueye being listed as questionable with a right shoulder sprain.

Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Hawks from Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. EST.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Final Injury Report for Bulls-Hawks, Will Dyson Daniels, Kristaps Porzingis Play?

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