Nikola Mirotic (appendectomy) remains 2-to-3 weeks from a return to the court, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Mirotic (appendectomy) remains 2-to-3 weeks from a return to the court, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

While Mirotic has commenced shooting, running isn't a part of his regimen at this time due to lingering pain in his abdomen. In his continued absence, fellow frontcourt members Doug McDermott and Bobby Portis will pick up the slack off the Bulls' bench.