Overview

• Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls guard, could return to the lineup as early as Friday's game against Charlotte, pending no setbacks in his recovery from a sore right foot.
• LaVine has not played since Nov. 28 and is currently testing his foot in a rehab stint with the G League's Windy City Bulls.
• Despite LaVine's absence, the Bulls have managed a 10-5 record this season, leading to speculation about his future with the team.
• LaVine, a two-time All-Star, averaged 21 points in 18 games this season, but his shooting percentages were the lowest since his injury-shortened 2017-18 season.
• LaVine's return could potentially boost his trade value, as he has been the subject of recent trade rumors.