McDermott scored 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT) to go along with two rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes Saturday against the Timberwolves.

McDermott continues to look better this preseason under new coach Fred Hoiberg and he should see increased playing time at the start of the season with Mike Dunleavy (back) out of action. If he gets extended minutes, he could be a valuable source for points and three-pointers.

McDermott scored 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3PT) across 36 minutes while recording four rebounds and two assists in a preseason loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.

The 36 minutes sticks out like a sore thumb and it's clear their pushing the sophomore to get some experience under his belt. It's unclear what McDermott's role will be this season, but this minutes boost is encouraging for his prospects going forward. In any case it will be tough for him to crack a major role with the depth the Bulls have across the board.

McDermott came off the bench to net 23 points (8-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five boards in 33 minutes of action during Tuesday's preseason win over the Bucks.

McDermott's 23 points tied him with teammate Jimmy Butler as the game's leading scorer. Though he took a unleashed a high volume of shots, McDermott was at least efficient from three-point range, an encouraging sign after that was the main area where he struggled during the Las Vegas Summer League. With the Bulls replacing defensive-minded coach Tom Thibodeau behind the bench this season, McDermott should receive more opportunities to see the court in his sophomore campaign, especially while the similarly-skilled Mike Dunleavy remains sidelined by injury in the early portion of the year.

McDermott averaged 18.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in five Summer League games.

McDermott really struggled from behind the arc as he shot only 13 percent on three-pointers over the five games. It was encouraging that he was still able to find other ways to score, but don't expect him to shoot that poorly during the regular season. He has a chance to play more this season, but it still likely won't be enough to give him significant fantasy value.

McDermott has added 10 pounds since the start of his rookie season and believes he can play power forward, NBA.com reports.

McDermott is looking to build upon a rookie season marred by injury and lack of playing time. He's a weight room junkie now after barely squatting 50 pounds when entering the league. Through two summer league games, he's averaging a team-high 15.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 32 minutes per game. The Bulls possess a stacked frontcourt, but if coach Hoiberg wants to play a spread offense, McDermott and Nikola Mirotic could see the fair share of minutes at power forward.

McDermott played in 36 games for the Bulls this season and averaged 3.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.4 three-pointers a game.

McDermott didn't play much in his rookie season and shot only 31.7 percent from behind the arc. If the Bulls don't bring back Mike Dunleavy and don't bring in any other veteran shooters, McDermott could be in a larger role next season. Even if he does see increased playing time, he likely won't provide much fantasy value outside of three-pointers.

McDermott has not played in either of the Bulls first two playoff games against the Bucks.

McDermott is buried on the Bulls bench and is unlikely to see much action in the playoffs even if he does appear in a game.

McDermott (back) will be available Friday against Detroit, according to coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell reports.

McDermott has missed four of the last five games with soreness in his lower back, but he took part in a full practice Thursday and has been cleared to return to the court Friday. That might not mean much, though, as McDermott has not been a major part of the rotation of late. He's played only 18 combined minutes in his last four games.

McDermott (back) took part in Thursday's practice, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

McDermott has missed the last four games with back soreness, but a return to practice is a step in the right direction. His status for Friday's game against Detroit is yet to be announced, though he holds minimal fantasy value in most formats.

McDermott (back) will not play Wednesday in Milwaukee, Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.

A sore back continues to plague the rookie, and he'll remain out for the fourth straight game. Hailed as one of the better shooters in the 2014 draft class, McDermott has spent much of the season buried on Chicago's bench.

McDermott missed Tuesday's practice due to a sore lower back, ESPN Chicago reports.

McDermott has already been sidelined three games due to the ailment, and a fourth absence is threatened Wednesday at Milwaukee. No matter, he's logged time in just 13 of 20 games since the break, during which he's averaged 3.2 points (on 34 percent shooting) and 1.1 rebounds in nine minutes.

McDermott (back) had a setback and will be inactive Saturday, the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson reports.

This will be his third straight game out of action, but he was not a key member of the Bulls' rotation, so the fantasy effects are minimal. Consider him day-to-day for now.

McDermott (back) will not play Wednesday, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.

McDermott is battling soreness in his lower back, and he'll sit out his second straight game. The rookie has played single-digit minutes in each of his last four appearances, so he's not likely to be much of fantasy contributor the rest of the way.

McDermott scored a career high 16 points (8-17 FG) and added three rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes off the bench against the Pacers Friday.

This is just the third time McDermott has cracked double digits. On the other hand, he is playing 13 minutes per game since Jimmy Butler went down, after averaging fewer than three minutes per game through December, January, and February. McDermott's value is now higher than it has been since early November, but he is still only worth looking at in very deep leagues.

McDermott scored nine points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in four minutes Saturday against the Pelicans.

The Bulls won big Saturday, resulting in McDermott finally being able to see some time on the court. He was very productive in limited minutes and looked to be playing with a lot of energy. With both Mike Dunleavy (ankle) and Kirk Hinrich (toe) out Sunday, McDermott might find his way onto the court again.

McDermott (knee) played two minutes Thursday against the Spurs, but did not attempt a shot or fill any other column on the stat sheet.

The Bulls won big Thursday, so McDermott was able to play a couple of garbage minutes in his first game action since November. He should see more playing time as he continues to work his way back from injury, but won't play significant minutes even when completely healthy.

McDermott (knee) did not play in the loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. He was available off the Bulls' bench, but did not get into the action.

The rookie out of Creighton has not played since Nov. 30. He should return soon, but the Bulls will bring him along very slowly after he missed nearly seven weeks.

McDermott (knee) will be available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, the Chicago Tribune reports.

McDermott has been sidelined since he underwent surgery in mid-December, but has been progressing towards a return as of late. It appears that return will come Monday, and McDermott could see some added minutes with Mike Dunleavy (ankle) unavailable against the Cavs.

McDermott (knee) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Cavs, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

McDermott underwent surgery in mid-December but has been ramping up his activity of late and is expected to return at some point this week. It could be as early as Monday, but if he's ultimately held out, there's a good chance he'll be back on the court Thursday when Chicago takes on San Antonio.

McDermott (knee) has been practicing with the team and Bulls' coach Tom Thibodeau said he's "pretty close" to a return, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

McDermott is reportedly three or four days away from a return and might play Monday against Cleveland. Expect him to return to his usual bench role when he does return, leaving him with limited fantasy value.