Mario Chalmers (knee) was able to practice Thursday, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Chalmers (knee) was able to practice Thursday, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis:

Chalmers opted to take a few days off to rest his ailing knee, but the injury isn't expected to harm his availability for the start of the regular season. He could be back on the court for Saturday's exhibition against the Rockets.