Dunleavy (back) tallied five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt) in 14 minutes off the bench during his season debut in Saturday's 112-105 loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

The Bulls were without their top star in Jimmy Butler, who sprained his knee a night earlier in the game against the Nuggets, but were able to help fill some of the void on the wing by plugging Dunleavy back in for his season debut after a long recovery process from offseason back surgery. Dunleavy, who missed 49 games due to the injury, unsurprisingly saw his time on the court limited, and he'll likely see his minutes restricted until after the All-Star break. Butler's injury isn't believed to be a long-term concern, but with Nikola Mirotic (appendectomy) facing an uncertain return timeline, Dunleavy could push E'Twaun Moore for the starting wing role alongside Butler.