Star insisted at the start of training camp that he was all about the Bulls, not trade rumors. He has held up his end of the bargain, according to coach Billy Donovan, returning from an adductor strain after missing only three games.

Chicago is still expected to explore trade options for both LaVine and Vucevic later in the season, sources told ESPN, but the focus now is for both players to rebound after disappointing

While the East is bad enough that the Bulls could sneak into the Play-In Tournament, they are more than likely heading for a seventh lottery appearance in the last eight seasons.