The NBA thought it best to schedule this epic clash of play-in tournament titans as soon as possible: DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are returning to Chicago when the Bulls host the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 29.
Chicago's schedule includes some funky opportunities, like back-to-back road games against the Miami Heat at the end of January. Winning twice in South Beach could be a little retribution for the last three years of season-ending play-in defeats.
Lonzo Ball will return to the United Center on Dec. 17. The long-time Chicago favorite is now a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the Bulls swapped him for Isaac Okoro this offseason.