The 26-year-old missed the past two seasons with a knee injury, but he looked at home in the Bulls' 125-123 preseason win vs. the Timberwolves.

Chicago will play things slowly with Ball's rehab and return, which includes no back-to-backs, as reported on the game's broadcast. But even if he's 60% the player he was before his injuries, playing 60% of the time, the Bulls' outlook gets a little brighter.