Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) enters the United Center before the game against the Toronto Raptors. NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) on the court before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at State Farm Arena.

Just ask Jack White, who had a similar experience with the Denver Nuggets during their championship-winning run. Travers has seen limited playing time since signing a two-way contract with the Cavaliers before the start of the season, only once playing more than six minutes in his nine NBA games.

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Giddey wasn't the only player who struggled for the Bulls. Coby White has also been red-hot lately, and he was held to just seven points. The Bulls have been winning a lot of games recently because of the way that White and Giddey have taken over contests. If they combine for 22 points, Chicago isn't going to win a lot of games.

So, regarding whether Josh Giddey is playing on Monday night vs. the Thunder, the Bulls will need the breakout guard available if they hope to compete. Giddey's status will gain clarity closer to the game's 8 p.m. ET tipoff.

The Brooklyn Nets and the rest of the basketball world took notice when Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey nailed potentially the shot of the year to beat th

Thunder general manager Sam Presti didn’t want to trade Josh Giddey. Presti's belief in the Australian guard has been justified with his Bulls breakout.

In one of the wildest finishes of the NBA season—and recent memory—the Chicago Bulls stormed back in the final seconds to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 119-117, winning the game on a 40-plus foot, half-court heave from guard Josh Giddey on Thursday night.

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