The Warriors look to extend their 13-game road winning streak on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls, but they will have to do so without Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. With Green unavailable, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported that Jordan Bell will make his second start of the season against the Bulls, the team who drafted him last year and traded him to the Warriors for cash considerations.
Injury update for tonight's game at Chicago: Draymond Green (right shoulder soreness) & Andre Iguodala (left calf contusion) are out.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) January 17, 2018
No Draymond Green or Andre Iguodala tonight in Chicago. Guess what Bulls fans: Jordan Bell is starting at power forward.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 17, 2018
Shortly after the Bulls selected Bell in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft, they traded him to the Warriors in return for $3.5 million. Since then, the Bulls have watched Bell lead his fellow rookies, along with John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks, with 40 blocks this season. He also ranks No. 11 with 149 rebounds and No. 12 with 68 assists among rookies.
Contrary to the emotion that came with Bell’s first meeting against the Bulls on November 24, where he scored seven points with six blocks and six rebounds, he downplayed his second start against Chicago on Wednesday morning.
Jordan Bell purposefully downplaying Chicago game tonight. Shot during almost entire media session, only had a mini chat with reporters before leaving, said "I don't even care. Just another game."
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 17, 2018