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LaVine (knee) will make his return Saturday against the Pistons, Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahoman reports. According to Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago, LaVine will initially be on a 20-minute restriction and won't play in the team's one back-to-back prior to the All-Star break.
LaVine, in working back from a torn ACL, has not played this season. That will change Saturday, however, when he makes his Bulls debut. LaVine played a significant role for the Timberwolves last season, scoring 18.9 points across 37.2 minutes per game. He may find himself in a similar situation this season in Chicago, as he figures to be one of the team's main options, if not the No. 1 option, on offense. LaVine's integration into the rotation could mean fewer minutes for the likes of Jerian Grant, David Nwaba, Paul Zipser and Justin Holiday. That said, much of who sees a reduced role depends on how coach Fred Hoiberg chooses to use LaVine, whether it be at point guard, shooting guard or small forward.
