Bulls' Lauri Markkanen: On track to play Sunday

Markkanen (back) is on track to make his preseason debut Sunday versus the Pelicans, Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

Markkanen has been nursing back spasms and missed the Bulls' first three exhibition contests as a result. It is not surprising that the team has exercised caution with the rookie in order to avoid a lingering issue. The 20-year-old is expected to play both power forward and center when he debuts.