A couple of weeks ago, Dwyane Wade was diagnosed with a sprain and fracture in his right elbow. This has led to him being out for two weeks, and it was reported that he was going to be out for the rest of the season. Now, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that Wade has been working out in hopes of making it back in time for the playoffs.
“Coach Fred Hoiberg said Wednesday Wade has been shooting and working out in non-contact drills with the hope of returning if the Bulls qualify for postseason play. But like Wade said two weeks ago, Hoiberg said it’s too early to know if Wade will receive medical clearance.”
(4/5/17 UPDATE) Dwyane Wade will reportedly return on April 8th vs the Nets.
Sources: Dwyane Wade plans to return from right elbow injury Saturday vs Brooklyn Nets. Story to come on @CSNChicago
— Vincent Goodwill (@vgoodwill) April 5, 2017
The Chicago Bulls are currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference, and they are 1.5 games behind both the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat. The Bulls have just eight games remaining, while the Heat and Pacers have seven games left.
Dwyane Wade, in his first season with the Chicago Bulls has averaged 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Wade was averaging his second highest three point percentage of his career before he went down the the elbow injury.
The NBA playoffs will being on April 15.
