Fred Hoiberg is considering lineup changes for the Chicago Bulls.
Taj Gibson worked with the starters at the morning shootaround and Nikola Mirotic worked with the reserves.
"We’ve put a lot of numbers together the last couple days just trying to figure out the best lineups that were on the floor the last year and through the beginning portion of this year. We’ll see how it impacts the game," Hoiberg said. "We had a lot of talks, debates over the last couple days. It’s certainly matchups. It’s how we’re playing. It’s the rhythm of your guys. You have meetings. That was a big focus of our last couple days, just talking about different lineup combinations. And then at the end of the day, if you feel like you need to pull the trigger and make a change, you do it and try to do what’s best for your team."
Mirotic said he's ready for any role.
"I have to be positive and whatever is best for the team is best for me too," Mirotic said. "If my role changes, I need to stay focused and still play my game whether I come from the bench or start. This is a long season and I have to be ready for everything. I know my team needs me.
"Of course I'm not playing at a great level right now. I'm trying to get back to playing with more confidence. But the most important is how is the team playing? I know I will be fine and the team will be fine."