The Chicago Bulls have been riddled with injuries over the last few years, causing their playoff runs to be cut short.
Last season, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich missed significant time due to injury. Heading into the 2013-14 campaign, everyone is expected to be healthy and ready for the start of training camp.
Rose is the clear big story, but Noah and Deng are the Bulls' second- and third-best players. And while Hinrich will revert to a backup role, his production will still be key throughout the season, especially on the defensive end.
As training camp gets closer, let's take a look at where each injured Bull stands.
Derrick Rose
The biggest story for the Bulls will be Rose's performance from training camp up to the postseason. Luckily for Bulls fans, his return will be a real thing this time around—and with a date too.
During an Adidas event in mid-July, Rose told reporters he'd "definitely" be playing in the first preseason game (via HoopsHype). That game will be against the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 5.
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Article written by Andres Montero
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