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Looking for some sort of spark in the first half against Boston on Monday, Donovan rolled out a grouping that hadn’t seen much time together. All those four reserves and Zach LaVine did was help overcome a 19-point deficit and bring the Bulls back for a stunning win. So does…

It couldn’t have gone any worse for the starters out of the gate, but facing a 19-point deficit the reserves sparked a fire that Boston couldn’t put out. Now, what to do about the starters and the part-time mentality that has messed with their consistency?

Because Caruso plays the game with so much intensity, Donovan and the coaching staff have made it a point in the early part of this season to keep an eye on his minutes and make sure his intense “reckless” style of play doesn’t lead to burning out or getting injured.

Javonte Green, Patrick Williams and Derrick Jones Jr. are in the mix, but it really comes down to whether the Bulls think Williams will develop more with the starting unit or with the reserves.

The Bulls found themselves in a very familiar position in the first half on Sunday, but then flipped the switch and came back to beat the Raptors in Toronto. No big deal in preseason game No. 3? Don’t tell DeRozan that.

CHICAGO — Zach LaVine will remain a Bull after inking a five-year, $215.2 million deal to return to Chicago after his first summer as an unrestricted free agent.

Chicago brings back Jones Jr. to bulk up their defensive versatility.

Malika Andrews: Bruce Brown has agreed to a 2-year, $13M+ deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Source: Twitter @malika_andrews What's the buzz on Twitter? TJ McBride @ TJMcBrideNBA Here is the updated Nuggets cap sheet with Bruce Brown's ...

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent guard Delon Wright has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal to sign with the Washington Wizards, his agent Greg Lawrence of @wassbasketball tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? Chase ...

Jeff Zilgitt: Gary Harris plans to re-sign with the Orlando Magic, I'm told. Source: Twitter @JeffZillgitt What's the buzz on Twitter? Keith Smith @ KeithSmithNBA Gary Harris is finalizing a deal to return to the Orlando Magic, a league source tells ...

Do the Bulls have a shock-the-world ending planned for the defending NBA champions? Maybe. But like Mike Tyson said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”