Bulls' Markkanen to resume activities after doctor's approval

Cardiologists have cleared Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen to resume full basketball activities, the team announced Thursday. Markkanen, 21, experienced extreme fatigue and an accelerated heart rate during a game in Toronto on March 26.

A battery of tests conducted at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore determined that dehydration and nutrient deficiency caused his symptoms. The 7-footer missed the rest of the regular season, finishing his second campaign with averages of 18.7 points and 9.0 rebounds in 52 games.

Markkanen said he will split time between Chicago and his native Finland this offseason. He vowed to add strength and improve his lateral quickness, according to the Chicago Tribune.