Zach LaVine Nearing Return for Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls could get one of their main offensive weapons back as early as this Friday. The development comes after coach Billy Donovan revealed that Zach LaVine did not suffer any setbacks in practice this week with the Windy City Bulls of the G-League.
DeMar DeRozan was stunned by the Bullsand#039; terrible start and terrible offense that caused a loss to 76ers: andquot;That sucks, STEPHEN BESLICK Immediate return LaVine has been sidelined since Nov. 28 with a right foot infection, but has increased his workload since being sent to the Windy City Bulls to participate in contact drills.
Before the Bulls’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Donovan told reporters that LaVine’s practice was going well and that he didn’t want to be left out and ignored; The former slam dunk champion back in his next game against the Charlotte Hornets.
“I don’t know the exact date b, but the way he’s progressing and the fact that he’s fully in touch is very positive,” Donovan said. “I don’t know how much data the medical staff wants to see how many game loads he can handle. But he handled everything that was thrown at him really well.
” How will the Bulls adapt? The team LaVine returns may have the same faces, but they won’t play the same way he left. The Bulls have adopted a faster offense and tighter defensive mindset. With LaVine being a key contributor on the team and averaging 21 points per game before the injury, it will be interesting to see how he fits into this new style of play.
However, Donovan has already stated that LaVine’s return will not disrupt their game plan, but rather enhance it with his scoring and versatility on both ends of the court. In LaVine’s absence, the Bulls went 10-5 and 0-0 in December. 10 in the Eastern Conference.
