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Chicago Bulls small forward Doug McDermott suffered a concussion on Nov. 14 against the Washington Wizards and hasn't played since. However, he is ready to return.

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McDermott to Play vs. Spurs



Thursday, Dec. 8

McDermott told reporters he will return to action against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night.

McDermott Sent to D-League

Monday, Dec. 5

Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated reported McDermott was sent to the Windy City Bulls, and Sean Highkin of The Athletic noted the small forward practiced with them Dec. 5 with a possibility of returning Thursday.

McDermott Provides Valuable Threat from Deep

Getting McDermott back will be a boost to the Bulls' ability to stretch the floor and score from deep.

First-year Bulls Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo are not the best shooters from distance, which is where McDermott has carved out his niche:

Notable Chicago Bulls 3-Point Shooting Player Career 3PT% Career Best Rajon Rondo 28.9% 36.5% (2015-16) Dwyane Wade 28.4% 31.7% (2008-09) Jimmy Butler 32.8% 37.8% (2014-15) Doug McDermott 41% 42.5% (2015-16) Stats entering 2016-17 season

The third-year man has provided solid minutes off the bench after a tumultuous, injury-riddled rookie season in which he missed 46 games. Last season, he averaged 9.4 points in 23.0 minutes per game.

With McDermott back, Chicago's offense will get a deep threat back after the team lost E'Twaun Moore and Justin Holiday, its two leading three-point shooters, in the offseason.

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This will open up the Bulls' interior and mid-range game, where Jimmy Butler, Wade and Rondo thrive.

Stats courtesy of Basketball-Referenece.com.