Bulls forward Carlos Boozer says he will return to practice with the team on Monday.

Boozer missed the first month of the season because of a broken right pinky finger.

"It felt good," he said. "Got a chance to work out again, worked out [Thursday] and worked out [Friday]. It's a little sore. Still not strong enough, but as long as it keeps getting stronger and stronger, it should be pretty soon."

Boozer signed a five-year deal worth close to $80 million in the offseason.