Bulls vs. Hawks Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report & Odds
Nov 13, 2026 11:46 PM

Here's everything you need to know before the Bulls host the Hawks in an NBA Cup matchup on Friday night:

Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter speaks to the media before a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. (Gavin Dorsey/Roundtable Sports)More Videos

The Chicago Bulls will play their first game without rookie forward Caleb Wilson on Friday night.

Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick in this summer's NBA Draft, suffered a right hand fracture during Wednesday's 124-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He will be out for four to six weeks, depriving Chicago of an electrifying young talent for at least the next month.

The Bulls are 1-9 on the season amid an eight-game losing streak, ahead of only the Milwaukee Bucks at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks are 7-5 and have won four of five games in November.

Friday's contest serves as an NBA Cup game, with both teams in East Group C. The Hawks are 1-0 after defeating the Washington Wizards by seven last Friday. Chicago lost by 14 points in its Oct. 30 NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics.

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In NBA Cup play, the first standings tiebreaker is point differential. Each team will play four NBA Cup games against its in-group opponents. The winners of each of the six groups — plus a Wild Card team in each conference — will advance to the eight-team elimination bracket. At the end of the tournament, the winners will face off in the NBA Cup Championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Here's everything you need to know before the Bulls host the Hawks in an NBA Cup matchup on Friday night:

Nov 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) scores against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images  Nov 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) scores against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images  

How to Watch

Atlanta Hawks (7-5, 5th in East) @ Chicago Bulls (1-9, 14th in East)

Location: United Center | Chicago, Ill.

Tipoff: Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT

TV: Chicago Sports Network | Announcers: Adam Amin, Robbie Hummel

Radio: 104.3 FM The Score | Announcers: Chuck Swirsky, Bill Wennington

Betting Odds (FanDuel Sportsbook)

Betting Line: Hawks -6.5

Moneyline: Hawks -255, Bulls +210

Over/Under: 245.5

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Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

F Tobe Awaka: Out (Disc Irritation)

G Norman Powell: Available (Back Spasms)

G Jaylin Sellers: Out (G League/Two-Way)

G Dailyn Swain: Questionable (Right Disc Irritation)

F Caleb Wilson: Out (Right Hand Fracture)

Atlanta Hawks

G RayJ Dennis: Questionable (G League/Two-Way)

G Kingston Flemmings: Questionable (Back Spasms)

G Keshon Gilbert: Out (Left Knee Inflammation)

F Mouhamed Gueye: Out (Left Foot Fracture)

C Jock Landale: Available (Face Mask)

F Asa Newell: Out (Left Big Toe Hyperextension)

F Henri Veesaar: Out (Right ACL Tear)

F Jalen Wilson: Out (G League/Two-Way)

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