Chandler Hutchison and Tom Satoransk, who both tested positive for COVID-19, are on the road to recovery.

After a seven-game absence, Markkanen is expected to return to a Bulls team humming offensively on Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Lauri Markkanen and Ryan Arcidiacono returned to Bulls practice for the first time since entering the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocol for close contact.

Satoransky, Lauri Markkanen, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacono are all in the league's health and safety protocol

Zach LaVine had 39 points and Coby White scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Jalen Brunson, starting in place of the injured Luka Doncic, had 31 points for the Mavericks. Otto Porter Jr. added 15 for the Bulls, who were without starter Lauri Markkanen and reserves Tomas Satoransky, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacano.