The Bulls organization breathed a sigh of relief as Coby White's hip exams came back clean. White awaits to return from his first injury absence of the season after a scary fall. His increased playing time has presented new challenges and growth opportunities as a Most Improved Player candidate.

DeMar DeRozan provides valuable mentorship for White as he navigates the demands of extended minutes. Rookies Julian Phillips and Onuralp Bitim are also adjusting to the NBA pace, with hurdles to overcome as they gain experience.