The new-look Chicago Bulls get a tall task--literally--on Saturday evening when they take on former MVP Nikola Jokic and the visiting Denver Nuggets.
Chicago is still in the midst of trying to manufacture some team chemistry after the NBA trade deadline saw the Bulls trade essentially all of their expiring contracts and thusly, a majority of their rotation.
Despite the Bulls still waiting for some of their deadline acquisition players to complete their physicals and join the squad, they managed to put up a respectable fight considering the circumstances in Toronto.
The Bulls lost 123-107 to the Raptors on Thursday evening, with Simons leading Chicago with 22 points. His new backcourt mate Jaden Ivey scored 13 points and was second on the team in assists with 6. Th Bulls had their entire starting lineup in double figures scoring, and six players total if you include the bench. All of the Bulls new additions who were available had a solid impact on the night, albeit in a loss, and will look to build off that on Saturday,.
How to Watch
Denver Nuggets (33-19) @ Chicago Bulls (24-28)
Location: United Center | Chicago, Illinois
Tipoff: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT
TV: Chicago Sports Network | Announcers: Adam Amin, Stacey King
Radio: WSCR AM 670 | Announcers: Chuck Swirsky, Bill Wennington
Bulls Spanish Radio: WRTO 1200 AM | Announcers: Miguel Esparza, Elio Benitez
Line: Bulls -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 238.5
Injury Report
Chicago Bulls:
- Jalen Smith: OUT (calf)
- Zach Collins: Out (sprained right big toe)
- Noa Essengue: Out (Left shoulder surgery)
- Josh Giddey: Out (hamstring)
- Tre Jones: Out (hamstring)
Denver Nuggets:
- Spencer Jones: OUT (concussion protocol)
- Cameron Johnson: OUT (knee)
- Peyton Watson: OUT (right hamstring)
- Nikola Jokic: QUESTIONABLE (left ankle)
- Christian Braun: PROBABLE (left ankle)
Last Game Starters
Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors (Feb. 5)
- G Jaden Ivey
- G Anfernee Simons
- F Matas Buzelis
- F Isaac Okoro
- C Jalen Smith
Denver Nuggets at New York Knicks (Feb. 4)
- G Jamal Murray
- G Christian Braun
- F Peyton Watson
- F Spencer Jones
- C Nikola Jokic