Josh Giddey Injury Status Update for April 1st, 2026
Josh Giddey of the Bulls has been ruled out and will not play today. Josh was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 23rd game Josh has missed this season.
Josh Giddey Season Averages
Josh's absence leaves a significant hole in the Bulls rotation. Across 53 games this season, he's averaging 17.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game while playing 32.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.2 | 17.2 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 13.3 |
Bulls Performance With & Without Josh Giddey
The numbers tell a clear story about Josh's value to the Bulls. With Josh in the lineup this season, the team is 21-32. Without him, they've gone 8-14.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 21-32 | 8-14 | — |
| Off Rating | 112.5 | 112.5 | +0.1 |
| Def Rating | 117.6 | 116.8 | -0.7 |
| Net Rating | -5.1 | -4.3 | +0.8 |
| PPG | 117.3 | 114.1 | -3.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Josh Giddey?
When Josh sits, other Bulls players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Collin Sexton and Yuki Kawamura stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Josh has been out this season, Collin Sexton has averaged 4.5 more points per game, 5.4 additional field goal attempts and 9.8 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.5 | FGA: +5.4 | MPG: +9.8
When Josh has been out this season, Yuki Kawamura has averaged 11.3 extra minutes, 3.1 more rebounds and 4.2 more assists.
MPG: +11.3 | RPG: +3.1 | APG: +4.2
Josh Giddey Betting Trends
For bettors, Josh's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Bulls's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Josh has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Giddey) Matas Buzelis 3PM OVER: 16-5 (+12.2u, 2.0 / -102 avg. line) Matas Buzelis AST OVER: 12-4 (+8.1u, 2.3 / -109 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Josh Giddey's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pacers @ Bulls - April 1, 2026 Indiana Pacers: Ivica Zubac (Out) Johnny Furphy (Out) T.J. McConnell (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Andrew Nembhard (Out) Pascal Siakam (Probable) Chicago Bulls: Josh Giddey (Out) Anfernee Simons (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Josh's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Bulls.