Mike Dunleavy underwent back surgery and had a setback during the in-season rehab process. (NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. is set to make his season debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, league sources told The Vertical.

The plan for Dunleavy to play on Saturday is dependent on him not suffering any physical setbacks between now and then. Dunleavy will travel with the Bulls to Denver for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

After undergoing back surgery and a setback during the in-season rehab process, Dunleavy recently returned to full-contact practices and workouts. He spent two days practicing with Santa Cruz of the NBA Development League and flew to meet the Bulls in Sacramento, Calif., on Wednesday.

The Bulls are desperate for Dunleavy, 35, to make an impact, especially with injuries to Joakim Noah and Nikola Mirotic. The Bulls are 26-21, holding onto fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Dunleavy was a significant part of the Bulls' success last season, averaging 10.9 points, four rebounds and 2.6 assists in the Bulls' 12 postseason games.

Dunleavy has averaged 11.7 points in 13 NBA seasons with Chicago, Milwaukee, Indiana and Golden State.

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