Is Josh Giddei playing tonight? Bulls vs. Celtics injury report
The Chicago Bulls will be the host Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Josh Giddei is in the injury report next to Patrick Williamswith both players listed as probable. Giddei is working with a recent hamstring injurywhile Williams is battling a sprained right ankle. Here’s everything we know about Josh Giddy’s injury and his playing status against the Celtics.
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Josh Giddy’s injury status against the Celtics
With Josh Giddy likely on the injury report, it is assumed he will play against the Celtics. Giddei has been on the injury report quite a bit these days, especially since Dec. 29 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
During that game Giddei left with a hamstring injury. He played a total of 18 minutes and scored 11 points as the Bulls lost 136-101.
On Thursday, Giddei returned to action against the Timberwolves. He played 26 minutes, scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and had five assists. In the end, the Bulls beat the Timberwolves 120-115.
On Saturday, head coach Billy Donovan will place Giddei on a 24-26 minute limit, according to KC Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. Furthermore, he will come on as a substitute as he did on Thursday.
Still, Donovan says Giddy is in good shape.
Meanwhile, Williams returned to action Thursday after sitting out the previous two games. In total, he played 16 minutes, scored five points and grabbed three rebounds. In total, Williams played in 40 games and averaged 16.5 points per game. Giddy played in 31 and averaged 19.3 points, 8.9 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game.
So when it comes to whether Josh Giddei plays tonight against the Celtics, the answer is probably.
Bulls injury report
Chicago has six players on the injury report
Josh Giddei (left hamstring strain): Probably
Patrick Williams (sprained right ankle): Probably
Tre Jones (left hamstring strain): Doubtful
Lachlan Olbrich (right chest): Probably
Noah Essengue (right shoulder surgery): Out
Zach Collins (right toe strain): Out
Celtics injury report
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2026-01-24 16:34:00
