Bulls' Dwyane Wade: Will play Friday vs. Rockets

Coach Fred Hoiberg said that Wade (thigh) will play in Friday's game against the Rockets.

Analysis:

Wade was considered probable coming into Friday after he was able to go through Thursday's practice without issue, and the Bulls will give him the green light to return from a two-game absence following his participation in morning shootaround. It's not expected that Wade will face any restrictions while moving back into the starting five, which should result in reduced roles for the likes of Paul Zipser, Rajon Rondo and Denzel Valentine.