While Kirk Hinrich is set to miss the next twelve weeks for Chicago, the Bulls are close to getting Larry Hughes back onto the court, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

After dislocating his right shoulder three weeks ago, Hughes went through the majority of the Bulls' Monday practice and is hoping to play either Thursday against Dallas or Saturday against Indiana.

"It's just getting used to the contact, which I still haven't had," Hughes said.

It is highly likely that Hughes will start alongside Derrick Rose, giving the Bulls some height in the backcourt.