The Latest Breaking News from Billy Donovan

Coach Billy Donovan all but ruled out any chance that point guard Lonzo Ball plays this season, so what does that mean for the look of the current lineup?

After struggling in January, averaging only 8.5 points in the Bulls’ 14 games, Dosunmu scored 22 points in their first game of February. He shot 9-for-10 from the field.

Ball hasn't played since last January due to continued pain in his knee.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says that Ball is still "nowhere near" playing.

Vice president Arturas Karnisovas has an open-door policy when it comes to his players asking about their future. And while the Bulls may stay quiet at the deadline, these three players might at least want to test that policy for different reasons.

There’s a reason why Caruso is as untouchable a piece on the roster as anyone, and that was on full display in his latest defensive lesson on Saturday. And while the guard has heard the trade rumors, he’s not about to concern himself in going to the front office and…

It wasn’t pretty in the fourth quarter — the Bulls watched a 25-point lead slip to five — but they took some baby steps to pull off the victory. It’s still a “little disturbing,” point guard Goran Dragic said.

Coach Billy Donovan was holding out hope that Ball’s left-knee rehab really picks up, but the reality of the situation was not good. “He’s nowhere near playing; he’s just not,’’ Donovan said Saturday. He also pointed out that a decision could be reached on Ball’s season at the All-Star break.

Back-to-back losses to less-talented teams this week sends a loud and clear message to this front office. Whether they hear it or not — or even believe it — will show itself as the trade deadline approaches.