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Bulls' Hinrich returns from thumb injury (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich was ready to return for Chicago's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, about a month earlier than initially anticipated after he underwent thumb surgery in November. With forward Luol Deng also available after missing eight games with a sprained left ankle, the Bulls had their full core available for the first time this season.