When the Bulls resume practice Monday afternoon, positions will be up for grabs. Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg deemed it so.
Fuming following Saturday’s forgettable 32-point home thrashing at the hands of the Thunder, Hoiberg vowed to put his team through its most grueling practices of the year Monday and Tuesday, and said this week could redefine roles.
“It’s open right now,” Hoiberg said. “We’re going to go in and compete and see who wants to play.”
Veteran center Robin Lopez was the only lock as a starter entering training camp, Hoiberg said recently. Promising rookie Lauri Markkanen has no need to look over his shoulder — and shouldn’t even when (if?