Lauri Markkanen (pelvis) returning to Bulls' lineup Wednesday following extended absence
Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen (right pelvic stress reaction) is starting on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Markkanen is returning to game action for the first time since January 22. He will be limited to 18-20 minutes Wednesday as the Bulls ease Markkanen back into the mix. Head coach Jim Boylen added that Wendell Carter Jr. will start and play 22-24 minutes. Otto Porter Jr. will log 20-22 minutes off the bench. Thaddeus Young may move back to the bench with Markkanen active.
Per numberFire's NBA Heat Map, the Bulls-Timberwolves game has the third-highest over/under (229.5 points) on Wednesday's nine-game slate.
- Spurs' Keldon Johnson (knee) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Derrick White starting for Boston on Thursday in place of inactive Al Horford (toe) March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) questionable for Jazz Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Lauri Markkanen (quad) available on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Lauri Markkanen (quad) questionable for Utah on Wednesday March 26th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) ruled out on Wednesday March 26th, 2024
- Jazz send Johnny Juzang back to bench Monday March 25th, 2024