Bulls vs. Cavaliers Injury Report: Darius Garland, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, more

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Injury Report: Darius Garland, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu

The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers face off on November 8, with several key players dealing with injuries, including guards Darius Garland and Ayo Dosunmu.

Recent Team Performance

The Bulls recently lost only their second game this season during an NBA Cup matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tonight's game marks their second consecutive road game, second back-to-back, and second straight against a division rival, the Cleveland Cavaliers, an Eastern Conference contender.

Injury Updates

Darius Garland remains sidelined due to a lingering calf injury, but there is a plan for his return.
Coby White, last season's leading scorer for Chicago, is still out but is expected back for the upcoming Western Conference road trip starting in November.
Ayo Dosunmu, 25, recently returned from a quadriceps injury that kept him out for a week; he scored seven points in the recent game versus Milwaukee and is probable for tonight's matchup.

"White expects to be back for the team's Western Conference road trip that begins in Nov."

"Dosunmu scored seven points in the loss to Milwaukee and is probable for tonight's game against the Cavs."

Team Dynamics

The Bulls’ offense is adapting due to the absence of White, with increased roles for Josh Giddey, who is emerging as an MVP candidate, Ayo Dosunmu’s scoring improvement, and veteran Nikola Vucevic. Coach Billy Donovan has several bench options to manage these adjustments.

Author's summary: Despite some key injuries, the Bulls remain competitive with strategic depth and promising players ready to contribute in their game against the Cavaliers.

Pippen Ain't Easy — 2025-11-08