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Ayo Dosunmu’s Strong Preseason Puts Bulls’ Guard Plans Under Pressure

Coach Billy Donovan’s praise for Dosunmu’s defensive ceiling sharpens Chicago’s decisions on role, contract and minutes.

Overview

  • Fully recovered from February shoulder surgery, Dosunmu is leading the Bulls in preseason scoring at 16.7 points per game through three outings, including 22 against the Bucks.
  • Donovan publicly identified Dosunmu as having the ability to become an elite defender, noting his current metrics lag his potential.
  • Dosunmu enters the final year of his three-year deal and is set for unrestricted free agency next summer, putting his future alongside Coby White’s contract timeline in focus.
  • Coby White will sit out the preseason with a calf issue, with Donovan expressing hope he will be ready for opening night on Oct. 22.
  • A crowded perimeter group featuring Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones leaves Dosunmu’s starter-versus-bench role unsettled despite strong early form.