Wade Working Out In Hopes Of Playoff Return

Dwyane Wade is making an effort to be ready if the Bulls reach the postseason, writes K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune.

Wade, who has a small fracture in his right elbow, has been shooting and participating in non-contact drills, coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters today. However, he cautioned that it’s too early to tell if Wade might receive medical clearance.

“He got a really good sweat in [today],” Hoiberg said. “Just continue to try to increase his workload and hopefully he responds well. He just has a little bit of soreness and stiffness after [shooting], but they want him out there testing it. It’s a work in progress.

“He’s a true pro. He’s working every day. He’s in the weight room, he’s on the treadmill, he’s doing everything that he possibly can. And again, he’s upping his activity on the basketball court. That’s a good sign.”

It has been two weeks since Wade suffered the injury, which will sideline him for the rest of the regular season. The team has gone 3-3 without him and remains in a tight Eastern Conference playoff race, just one game behind eighth-place Miami coming into tonight.

Wade’s teammates are confident the 35-year-old can be ready if they secure a postseason spot.

“We truly believe that,” Nikola Mirotic said. “We see him every morning working, stretching, doing his treatments, sweating. You can see that he really wants to get back, too. It’s important.”

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