Bulls' Dwyane Wade: Expects to play Friday vs. Rockets

Wade (thigh) went through practice Thursday and coach Fred Hoiberg said he expects the shooting guard to be back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockets, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Wade sat out the last two contests with a left thigh strain, but his return to full practice without any apparent issues bodes well for his chances of getting back on the floor. If Wade is cleared to play Friday, he'd likely approach or surpass 30 minutes while taking back his spot in the starting lineup. Paul Zipser would move to the bench and lose out on playing time, as would rookie Denzel Valentine.