Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers regular-season game injury report: Who’s playing, who’s out, and more (December 17, 2025)

After an intense NBA cup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, the regular season games have again started, and this time the teams are fully prepared, with some players being out either due to injuries or because of the two-way G-League. On December 17, the Chicago Bulls are going to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exciting NBA matchup, which will tip off at 8:00 p.m. E.T.

The Bulls are going to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in the United Centre, Chicago, Illinois. After an intense first round of the regular season games, both teams have been preparing well for their second chance. With players like Josh Giddy and Coby White from the Bulls, the team remains unstoppable. While on the other side, there are Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, who are no less. From players’ injury reports to expected lineups, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s matchup.

Chicago Bulls injury report against the Cleveland Cavaliers (December 17, 2025)

The Chicago Bulls, once dominated by Michael Jordan, is now a prominent team of the big league, and tonight they are going to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exciting NBA matchup. Previously, they have won 10 matches out of the 25 played and performed well. Let us have a detailed look at who will be available and who will miss out during the season matchup.

Chicago Bulls injuries:

• Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable (right thumb sprain)
• Noa Essengue: Out (left shoulder surgery)
• Trentyn Flowers: Out (G League, two-way)
• Emanuel Miller: Out (G League, two-way)
• Lachlan Olbrich: Out (G League, two-way)

Predicted starting line-up

• Josh Giddy (PG)
• Coby White (SG)
• Isaac Okaro (SF)
• Matas Buzelis (PF)
• Nikola Vucevic (C)
• Tre Jones (PG/SG)
• Patrick Williams (PF/C)
• Jalen Smith (PF/C)

Cleveland Cavaliers injury report against the Chicago Bulls (December 17, 2025)

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to clash with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Cavaliers have played 25 matches, out of which they won 14 matches, and that’s a catch. While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning here, they will have to face players like Josh Giddy and Tre Jones. Let us have a detailed look at who will be available and who will miss out during the season matchup:

Cleveland Cavaliers injuries

• Chris Livingston: Out (G League, two-way)
• Sam Merrill: Out (right hand sprain)
• Evan Mobley: Out (left calf strain)
• Larry Nance Jr.: Out (right calf strain)
• Max Strus: Out (left foot surgery, Jones fracture)
• Luke Travers: Out (G League, two-way)

Predicted starting line-up

• Darius Garland (PG)
• Donovan Mitchell (SG)
• De’Andre Hunter (SF)
• Dean Wade (PF)
• Jarrett Allen (C)
• Lonzo Ball (PG/SG)
• Jaylon Tyson (SG/SF/PF)
• Craig Porter Jr. (PG/SG)

Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers game information:

Time: December 17, 2025, at 8 pm ET
Venue: United Centre, Chicago, Illinois
Streaming info: NBC/Peacock

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