Dwyane Wade has advised LeBron James not to rush back from his ankle injury.

Before James missed his second straight game against the Bulls on Saturday, he sought out Wade's advice regarding the injury.

Miami has lost three straight games, two of which James has missed.

James went through an extended workout at the United Center about an hour before Saturday's game in hopes of returning to the lineup.

"He came to me and asked me, 'What should I do?' " Wade said. "We've got a good enough team to make sure that before you get back on the court that you're healthy [enough] to be who you are."

LeBron could return as soon as Tuesday against the Hawks.