Just days after shipping disgruntled star Kyrie Irving to Dallas, the Nets pulled the trigger on another blockbuster trade on Wednesday, sending Durant to the Phoenix Suns in a mammoth deal that will bring Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, and four first-round picks to Brooklyn. The Bulls visit the new-look Nets after falling 104-89 in Memphis on Tuesday, which marks their fifth loss in seven road contests.

Despite lingering uncertainty as to who will be in the lineup on Thursday, the Nets have maintained their edge as slim 1-point home favourites, while the total is pegged at 228.5.

Bulls vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds

Thursday night’s matchup at Barclays Center marks the third of four regular season meetings between these Eastern Conference rivals. The Bulls claimed victory by nine points in each of their two previous dates with the Nets earlier this season, including a 108-99 win in Brooklyn on November 1, and have now topped the Nets in four of their past five clashes. The Bulls have also enjoyed steady success at the sportsbook when facing Brooklyn, going 8-5 against the spread in their past 13 overall matchups and covering in five of their past seven trips to Brooklyn. Low scoring has been a recurring theme when these teams meet, with the UNDER going 8-1 over their past nine tilts.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls’ road woes continued with Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Chicago shooters mustered just 14 first-quarter points while surrendering an early double-digit lead. And while they managed to make things close with an impressive third-quarter rally, that momentum quickly evaporated during a 20-5 run by Memphis in the final frame that sealed the win. Losers by double-digit margins in two of their past three road dates, the Bulls arrive in Brooklyn hampered by injuries that could limit their ability to take advantage of the Nets’ current upheaval. In addition to missing Lonzo Ball, who remains sidelined indefinitely by a knee injury, Chicago could also be without DeMar DeRozan on Thursday as he battles through a hip injury, DeRozan has yet to miss recent action due to the injury but has topped 20 points just once in his past four outings.

Brooklyn Nets

With the ink not yet dry on Wednesday night’s blockbuster trade, it remains unclear if the newest members of the Nets will be in the lineup for Thursday’s contest. However, the biggest addition from the trade that sent Kyrie Irving to Dallas earlier this week is expected to make his debut. Veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie arrives in Brooklyn in the wake of a steady 25-point performance against Golden State in his last outing with the Mavericks last weekend, and has now averaged 25.8 points over his past five outings and 17.7 points per game on the season. Regardless of whoever else suits up, all eyes will be on Cam Thomas as he looks to extend his date with history. With 43 points in the Nets’ 116-112 loss to Phoenix on Tuesday night, Thomas became the youngest player in NBA history to record 40 points in three straight games.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bulls vs. Nets?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

BK

Points	Kyrie Irving 27.1
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 9.08
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 9.24
FG%	Nic Claxton 70.5
Steals	Cameron Johnson 1.4
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.49

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Mikal Bridges 23.5
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 6.5
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 8
FG%	Nic Claxton 72
Steals	Spencer Dinwiddie 1.25
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.75

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

CHI

Points	Zach LaVine 24.84
Assists	DeMar DeRozan 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Terry Taylor 90
Steals	Alex Caruso 1.46
Blocks	Patrick Williams 0.85

BK

Points	Kyrie Irving 27.1
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 9.08
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 9.24
FG%	Nic Claxton 70.5
Steals	Cameron Johnson 1.4
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.49

CHI

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

BK

Points	Mikal Bridges 23.5
Assists	Spencer Dinwiddie 6.5
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 8
FG%	Nic Claxton 72
Steals	Spencer Dinwiddie 1.25
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.75

Injuries

Chicago

Zach LaVine (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Patrick Beverley (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 07 / 04 / 23

Zach LaVine (PG)

Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 05 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Foot - 03 / 04 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 01 / 04 / 23

Alex Caruso (SG)

Ques Fri Foot - 30 / 03 / 23

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 03 / 23

Andre Drummond (C)

Prob Fri Personal - 29 / 03 / 23

Brooklyn

Nic Claxton (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23

Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Sat Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23

Royce O'Neale (SF)

Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Edmond Sumner (PG)

Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Prob Sat Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23

Cameron Johnson (PF)

Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)

Prob Fri Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23

Day'Ron Sharpe (C)

Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23

Royce O'Neale (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 26 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Zach LaVine (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Lavine is managing a left knee injury, but it is predicted that he will hit the court Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Beverley (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 07 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
Beverley will not dress for Friday's showdown with the Mavericks as he will be handed a day of rest.
Zach LaVine (PG)	Out Fri	Rest - 06 / 04 / 23	2-1	1-2	+ -
LaVine will not take the court for Friday's matchup versus the Mavericks as he will receive a day of rest.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 05 / 04 / 23	2-2	1-2-1	+ -
Caruso was held out of the last game with left midfoot soreness, but it is expected that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Mavericks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Foot - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not predicted to impact his status against the Hawks on Tuesday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Tues	Knee - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	2-2-1	+ -
Green is recovering from right knee surgery, but he is forecasted to be available for Tuesday's battle with the Hawks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 01 / 04 / 23	4-2	2-3-1	+ -
Caruso is nursing left midfoot soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Ques Fri	Foot - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Caruso has left midfoot soreness, and it is unknown if he will face the Hornets on Friday.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 30 / 03 / 23	4-3	3-3-1	+ -
Green missed the previous contest with a right knee injury, but it is predicted that he will dress for Sunday's showdown against the Grizzlies.
Andre Drummond (C)	Prob Fri	Personal - 29 / 03 / 23	4-4	4-3-1	+ -
Drummond was absent from the last game due to a personal matter, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash with the Hornets.

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nic Claxton (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Claxton is taking a day of rest, and he will not suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Dinwiddie will be absent from Sunday's showdown with the 76ers as he is taking a rest day.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is managing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Royce O'Neale (SF)	Prob Sat	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
O'Neale injured his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the 76ers.
Edmond Sumner (PG)	Prob Sat	Hip - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Sumner is tending to a right hip contusion, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Prob Sat	Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Finney-Smith is dealing with a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will face the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Cameron Johnson (PF)	Prob Sat	Knee - 08 / 04 / 23	1-3	2-3	+ -
Johnson is nursing right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)	Prob Fri	Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23	2-4	3-4	+ -
Finney-Smith sat out the last game due to a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's clash with the Magic.
Day'Ron Sharpe (C)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23	3-6	4-6	+ -
Sharpe is expected to take on the Hawks on Friday despite a left ankle sprain.
Royce O'Neale (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 26 / 03 / 23	4-7	5-7	+ -
O'Neale was absent from the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.