After missing the entirety of the last two seasons due to a lingering knee injury, guard Lonzo Ball was able to successfully work his way back onto the court for the Chicago Bulls this season, making 19 appearances off the bench since late October.

The Chicago Bulls are widely expected to sell at the NBA trade deadline, and the team may currently possess one of the biggest available difference makers. Two-

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 13, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,

CHICAGO — DeMar DeRozan raised his arms and waved to the roaring crowd following a video tribute during a timeout. The six-time All-Star made a triumphant return to Chicago on Sunday. He scored 21 points in Sacramento’s 124-119 victory over the Bulls, helping the Kings extend their season-high win streak to seven games.

Sacramento has won four of the last five against the Bulls, going 4-1 against the spread in those contests. The Kings have also been playing against a not-so-light slate in building up the wins, with five of their six wins against teams with a winning record and inside the current playoff space in each conference.