Dwyane Wade expects to play against New York Knicks

Dwyane Wade has said that he is "ready to go" when the Miami Heat return from the All-Star break with a game against the New York Knicks tomorrow.

The shooting guard has not played since January 27 because of a hamstring injury, but he was a full participant in the team's first practice since the break yesterday.

"I feel like I'll be playing on Friday, I'm ready to go," The AP quotes the 33-year-old as saying.

The Heat currently occupy the final playoff place in the Eastern Conference standings.