Chris Bosh did more on the basketball court on Monday than he has in almost three weeks and his return to play seems imminent.

Bosh said he's about "85 per cent" recovered from a lingering injury to his left knee, but if he wakes up today with no swelling or pain after working out strenuously yesterday, he'll dress for Thursday's pre-season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Coach Sam Mitchell has already told the 24-year-old power forward his minutes will be limited, regardless of how Bosh feels, but getting the all-star acclimated to NBA game speed for even a few minutes is imperative.