Tyson Chandler (hip) is on track to play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Earl Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Chandler (hip) is on track to play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Earl Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

Chandler has missed the last three games with a bruised hip, but coach Rick Carlisle said "it's looking good" for him to return Thursday. That means Bernard James is set to return to a bench role going forward. Chandler Parsons (ankle), who has also missed a handful of games, will remain out for the next two games.