SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Chicago Bulls swingman Mike Dunleavy says he is "pain free" and is hopeful to return to game action soon after missing all year because of offseason back surgery.
Dunleavy, who has started taking contact in practice since late last week, will practice with the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden State Warriors' D-League affiliate, on Tuesday and Wednesday to get some reps in as the Bulls continue their seven-game West Coast trip.
"I'm getting there," Dunleavy said following Saturday's practice. "I feel good. I'm getting real close. I'm going to spend some time down there next week with the D-League team, some practices.