Bulls' Wade to play Friday, sit out Saturday

Wade will play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers but will not play Saturday against the Mavericks, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Wade figures to play a full compliment of minutes Friday, particularly taking on former teammate LeBron James, but he will not even travel Saturday for the second game of a back-to-back set as the Bulls look to keep him fresh long-term. Nikola Mirotic started the last game Wade was rested in, making him the favorite to take Wade's place in the lineup for Saturday's contest.