Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Progressing toward return Thursday

Ball (wrist), who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against Denver, is almost pain-free and will likely return to game action during the club's upcoming two-game homestand that begins Thursday against the Lakers, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Ball went through a workout in Chicago on Monday, and he is seemingly nearing a return to action following a multi-week absence due to a sprained right wrist. While Cowley's report is promising news, the 27-year-old guard will still likely face restrictions whenever he returns. Over his last 10 appearances, Ball has averaged 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 25.9 minutes per game.