Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy (34) goes up for a shot during the second half of Game 6 against Cleveland Cavaliers in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Chicago on Thursday, May 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Nam Y. Huh/Associated Press

Mike Dunleavy Injury: Updates on Bulls SF's Recovery from Back Surgery

Alec NathanFeb 1, 2016

Chicago Bulls swingman Mike Dunleavy underwent offseason back surgery that delayed his season debut. However, he's ready to return to the court.

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Dunleavy Active vs. Timberwolves

Saturday, Feb. 6

K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reported Dunleavy said he's playing Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dunleavy Recalled from D-League

Wednesday, Feb. 3

The Bulls announced Dunleavy was promoted from the Santa Cruz Warriors. Chicago announced Monday that Dunleavy had joined Santa Cruz as part of his rehabilitation.

Dunleavy's Shooting Ability Big Boost for Bulls

Tony Snell and Doug McDermott have acquitted themselves nicely from beyond the arc this season, but neither player can match Dunleavy's catch-and-shoot prowess.

During the 2014-15 season, Dunleavy nailed 39.6 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes and 46.9 percent of his triples via pull-up attempts, according to NBA.com's player tracking data. Chicago's offense has also long benefited from Dunleavy's ability to space the floor and open up driving lanes for Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler.