Kirk Hinrich is expected to return to a bench role Wednesday against the Hawks, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hinrich is expected to return to a bench role Wednesday against the Hawks, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Derrick Rose, who missed Monday's game against the Hornets with general body soreness, isn't listed on the Bulls' injury report heading into Wednesday, so the expectation is that he'll reclaim his usual starting role at point guard and see 30-plus minutes of court time. That should result in Hinrich hitting the bench after he put up three points (1-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds, and a steal in 26 minutes while starting in the loss to the Hornets.