Here's what you need to know about the Chicago Bulls visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Chicago Bulls (21-22) travel to the Target Center tonight, looking to pull their record back to .500 after a successful homestand. Despite missing Josh Giddey due to a hamstring injury, head coach Billy Donovan has found success by promoting Tre Jones and Jalen Smith to the starting lineup.
The Bulls have been fueled by a balanced team effort. Nikola Vucevic remains a rock of consistency in the post, while rookie Matas Buzelis is playing with newfound confidence, attacking the rim and finding his rhythm from the perimeter. Perhaps most impressive is Coby White, who ignored swirling trade rumors to drop a game-high 27 points (6/10 from deep) in a recent win over the Clippers. Meanwhile, homegrown talent Ayo Dosunmu is putting up a breakout season off the bench, averaging 14.6 points and ranking fourth in the league with a blistering 46.1% from three.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17) present a difficult road test. Though currently mired in a three-game losing streak, Minnesota boasts a formidable 15-6 record at home. They are led by superstar Anthony Edwards, who is averaging nearly 30 points per game on roughly 50% shooting. Julius Randle is also contributing 22.7 points over his last ten games.
Considering the 35-point blowout loss in the last matchup before the New Year, the Wolves represent a significant hurdle for a Bulls team seeking consistency. But the good news is: Josh Giddey is upgraded to "probable" in the injury report and expected to return.
Tonight’s matchup is especially intriguing given the heavy trade buzz surrounding both rosters, making this a high-stakes encounter for two teams at different crossroads.
How to Watch
Chicago Bulls (21-22) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-17)
Location: Target Center | Minneapolis, MN
Tipoff: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT
TV: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), FanDuel Sports Network (FDSN)
Radio: WSCR AM 670 (iHeartRadio) | Announcers: Chuck Swirsky, Bill Wennington
Betting Odds (FanDuel)
Betting Line: Timberwolves -9.5 Moneyline: Timberwolves -391, Bulls +320 Over/Under: 239.5
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Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
- Noa Essengue: Out for Season (Left Shoulder Surgery)
- Zach Collins: Out (Right Big Toe)
- Josh Giddey: Probable (Left Hamstring Strain)
- Patrick Williams: Questionable (Right Ankle Sprain)
- Yuki Kawamura: Out (G League/Two-Way)
- Emanuel Miller: Out (G League/Two-Way)
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out (Left Foot Strain)
- Rocco Zikarsky: Out (G League/Two-Way)
Last Game Starters
- G Tre Jones
- G Coby White
- F Jalen Smith
- F Matas Buzelis
- C Nikola Vucevic
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz (Jan. 20)
- G Dante DiVincenzo
- G Anthony Edwards
- F Jaden McDaniels
- F Julius Randle
- C Rudy Gobert