Lofton Jr. has spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Grizzlies, 76ers and Jazz. His career averages are 4.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting

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.

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.