Coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday that Mirotic (appendectomy) hasn't been feeling well after his recent workouts, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday that Mirotic (appendectomy) hasn't been feeling well after his recent workouts, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Mirotic underwent two surgeries as part of his Jan. 27 appendectomy, with the second procedure requiring a drainage tube. Because the operation didn't go as smoothly as expected, Mirotic has been forced to miss much more time than anticipated, and he still looks to be multiple weeks away from returning to the court. Mirotic's ongoing absence should continue to afford Bobby Portis ample playing time as the Bulls' first big man off the bench.