Is Jordan Bell in the doghouse?

Russ Isabella-USA TODAY SportsJordan Bell was considered a steal of the draft in 2017—acquired only for cash considerations—and impressed with a promising if inconsistent rookie season. Undersized for a big man, his elite athleticism, defensive instincts, and endless energy bode well for the future.

Despite the jaw-dropping dunks, weakside blocks, and impressive perimeter defense, injuries and rookie mistakes hampered his rotation minutes last year. Ankle problems disrupted his game-to-game flow, and his dumb fouls cost him playing time to the Warriors’ more experienced frontcourt veterans.

But Bell ended the season on a high note, contributing well in both the Rockets and Cavaliers series,…