Richard Hamilton has been forced to miss a lot of games because of injury this season, the latest of those being a shoulder strain. The veteran shooting guard hasn't played since March 5, but he is finally back and ready to go, as he will start against the Houston Rockets on Monday night.
Late change: Rip is starting at SG. #Bulls
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Up to the announcement, he'd been listed as a gametime decision. The Bulls still will be without point guard Derrick Rose, whom they believe will be back before the end of the regular season.
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