DeMar DeRozan is out against Magic due to a family matter, but to be back on the Bulls' Friday in-season tourney

Chicago will face off with Magic without their star wingman.

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DeMar DeRozan will take a personal leave from the team and is not playing in the Chicago Bulls' Wednesday showcase against the Orlando Magic. Sources told TNT's Chris Haynes that Deebo won't be available for the Bulls due to his tending to a family matter.

Despite this, he is expected to suit up again on the Bulls' in-season Friday matchup against the Magic.

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan will be away from team and miss Wednesday’s game against Orlando Magic to tend to a family matter, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. He’s expected to return for in-season tourney game on Friday.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 15, 2023

The details remain to be known about DeRozan's sudden inactivity for the Bulls to attend an urgent event. As such, all can only hope the situation is fine for him and his family.

Replacement starter for Deebo

The one-game absence of DeRozan may allow head coach Billy Donovan to tap Torrey Craig once again as a temporary starter against the Magic. As Alex Caruso remains uncertain to play due to his toe injury, that leaves Craig as a likely second unit to be inserted in the Bulls' first-five lineup against Orlando.

Craig, who is averaging 4.8 points and 5.7 boards in 11 games (6 starts) so far for the Bulls, has the length and versatility that can help cover the Bulls' perimeter and be slated against the size of the promising Magic frontcourt that boasts Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr.

The 32-year-old veteran was solid in the Bulls' 118-109 losing effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday after contributing eight markers and 12 boards in 22 minutes of play.

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