Derrick Rose fully participated in Chicago's practice on Saturday and is "more than likely" going to return on Sunday against the Knicks.
Tom Thibodeau wouldn't commit to that fully but said Rose is "very close" and that the Bulls are optimistic about Sunday.
"My groin is not bothering me," Rose said. "I'm happy to move on. My spirits are up. I felt good out there.
"It's really not up to (Thibodeau). It's up to me. If I'm feeling good, I'm going to play. If I think I need some more days, I'm going to take some more days. More than likely I'll be out there."