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Billy Donovan is not above playing the role of diplomat.
The Bulls coach again proved that, jumping on a plane earlier this month to do his annual offseason check-in with his players, and according to a source, coming out of his time with disgruntled guard Zach LaVine with pieces of the once-burnt bridge actually repaired.
Not all the way, obviously, but enough that the two can at least work together for the time being. Call it progress made in a relationship that still remains volatile.