Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, who has been dealing with a left-knee injury, appears to be making progress. Wade practiced Monday, and it looks like he will play in the Heat's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in Shanghai, China.
Dwyane Wade injury update: Heat star practices, may play Thursday
Today’s big news from practice is the progression of Wade’s recovery. He practiced and Spo hasn’t ruled him out of Thursday’s game.
— Joseph Goodman (@MiamiHeraldHeat) October 9, 2012
A source tells me Wade will play Thursday but only for about 10 mins.
— Joseph Goodman (@MiamiHeraldHeat) October 9, 2012
Wade is recovering from offseason surgery. He underwent the arthroscopic procedure July 9, and his initial timetable for recovery was four to six weeks. While his recovery has taken longer than originally expected, Monday's news likely means Wade will be ready for Miami's season opener against the Boston Celtics Oct. 30.
With lingering knee problems last season, Wade averaged 22 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. While those numbers were solid, they were down from his career averages of 25, five and six.
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