Bulls trying to keep Watson fresh: Chicago is considering resting C.J. Watson during some practices in April in order to allow his nagging injuries to heal up some, reports the Chicago Tribune. Watson has battled elbow, wrist and ankle issues. (Updated 04/04/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/21/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Watson has been a necessary evil with Derrick Rose missing time with his own injury problems. The Bulls can't afford to lose Watson so they will do anything to keep him fresh. Watson has low-end Fantasy value, however, as he only contributes minimal numbers across the board. (Updated 04/04/2012).
05/10/2012 22:06 Sixers knock out Bulls with improbable finish
The 76ers have knocked off the top seed in the East. They're advancing to the second round for the first time since 2003. But my goodness, did it happen in a strange way.
05/06/2012 15:50 Sixers win third straight, Bulls on brink
Spencer Hawes scored 22 points and Jrue Holiday had 20 to help the surprising Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 89-82 on Sunday and take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
05/02/2012 02:36 NBA Playoffs Report Card 5.2.12: Sixers kick the Bulls while they're down
Each night, Eye on Basketball brings you what you need to know about the games of the NBA. From great performances to terrible clock management the report card evaluates and eviscerates the good, the bad, and the ugly from the night that was.
Watson saw his Fantasy value take a serious hit in 2010-11. Backing up eventual league MVP Derrick Rose, he averaged just 4.9 points with 2.3 assists and 0.7 steals while seeing action in all 82 games. He also shot a career-low 37.1 percent from the field. But his 39.3 shooting percentage from beyond the arc made him a valuable backup off the bench and helped him post at least some kind of scoring numbers. Heading into his second season in Chicago, Fantasy owners might expect a little more production out of the 27-year-old but as long as he is a backup for Rose, his Fantasy value will be minimal. Watson will only hold value in the deepest of category-based formats in 2011-12, so plan on ignoring him for the most part on Draft Day. (Updated 8/28/11)
