In a 15-minute conference call with reporters Thursday, Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan reported two players, Javonte Green and Coby White have left the health and safety protocols. Coach Donovan also said Zach LaVine isn't expected to return until after Christmas along with Ayo Dosunmu, Troy Brown Jr. and Alize Johnson. The Bulls are scheduled to play three games before the Christmas break. The Bulls host the Lakers on Sunday night.
The Lakers have four players in the NBA's health and safety protocols including Russell Westbrook.