Nikola Mirotic will start Monday against the Raptors.

Mirotic will start Monday against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Mirotic will start alongside Taj Gibson in Chicago's frontcourt as Gibson takes more of a role below the rim while Mirotic opens up the court by hovering around the three-point line. Despite averaging just 21 minutes since his return from an appendectomy, Mirotic could be in store for a bump in playing time with Mike Dunleavy (illness) likely sitting out Monday.