Denzel Valentine (ankle) sitting for Bulls versus 76ers

Chicago Bulls small forward Denzel Valentine (left ankle) is not playing in Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers.

What It Means:

Valentine injured his ankle toward the end of September and still hasn't been able to go through a full practice. Justin Holiday figures to be busy Thursday with Valentine sidelined.

numberFire's models project Valentine to average 11.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.8 3-pointers in 27.3 minutes per game this season.