Mike Dunleavy: Starts Monday

Dunleavy will start Monday against the Hornets, Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

Monday will just be the second outing of the season for Dunleavy after recovering from back complications, but the Bulls are in desperate need with Derrick Rose (rest), Jimmy Butler (knee), and Nikola Mirotic (appendectomy) all out of the lineup. Dunleavy eventually figured to start anyway, but coach Fred Hoiberg's hand was forced into a decision he would have normally waited on. Nevertheless, Dunleavy is still working on getting back to game form and will likely be limited through the All-Star break to prevent a setback.