Bulls' Rose, Gibson, Butler all probable Tuesday vs. Magic

For the first time this season, the Chicago Bulls expect to be at full strength when they take on the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

The team announced that point guard Derrick Rose, swingman Jimmy Butler and big man Taj Gibson are all probable for Tuesday night's game in Chicago.

Butler missed the team's first two games of the season with a sprained thumb, but returned with 24 points to lead the Bulls past the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

Rose missed Saturday's game after suffering sprains to both ankles in Friday's loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Gibson missed Saturday's game with a left ankle sprain of his own.

The Bulls managed a 2-1 start despite their combination of minor injuries, and as one of the Eastern Conference favorites, will be expected to take off with a now fully loaded lineup.

Considering how rarely Rose has been healthy over the last two-plus seasons, having him in the lineup alone without any other Bulls out is reason enough to be excited.

Throw in newcomers like Pau Gasol, Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott and Tuesday may give fans their first glimpse of how good this new-look Bulls team can be.