Ball missed each of the Bulls' last four games before the All-Star break due to an illness, but he started in this one and posted a decent stat line despite his shooting woes. Ball has started in each of his last nine appearances and is likely to remain in that role following the roster moves Chicago has made in recent weeks.

The Chicago Bulls have been stuck in a weird middle-ground over the past few years and were expected to be heavy sellers at the February 6 NBA trade deadline. While the Bulls traded away two-time All-Star Zach LaVine,