Taj Gibson (ankle) is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Gibson (ankle) is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Gibson completed a full-contact practice Tuesday without incident and looks like he's finally ready to make his preseason debut after missing the first four games of the Bulls' exhibition schedule. The 30-year-old hasn't endured any notable setbacks in his recovery from offseason ankle surgery; the team has just been proceeding cautiously with him throughout training camp.