The Chicago Bulls are getting one star back for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, while simultaneously resting another.
Zach LaVine is in the starting lineup on Monday night after missing the past five games with a left knee injury. Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan will not play against the Thunder as he rests on the second night of a back-to-back.
LaVine has not played since removing himself from the game in the first quarter on Jan. 14 against the Warriors after feeling soreness in his left knee. An MRI did not reveal any structural damage, but after the Bulls initially ruled him out until middle to late next week, his knee continued to improve enough for him to meet the team on Monday.