Nikola Mirotic (appendectomy) has been released from the hospital following two surgical procedures, Yahoo's Shams Charania reports.

Mirotic (appendectomy) has been released from the hospital following two surgical procedures, Yahoo's Shams Charania reports.

Analysis:

Mirotic's timetable for a return is set for sometime after the All-Star break, although there's currently no specificity as to how much time he'll need for a full recovery. In his extended absence, Taj Gibson and Bobby Portis are slated to see increased minutes until Mirotic's return.