Udonis Haslem: "I feel fine"

Udonis Haslem has claimed that he is ready to return to the court for the Miami Heat this week.

The 33-year-old has been struggling with back spasms in the early stages of the season and the problem is the reason for his absence in the past week.

However, Haslem believes that he has fully recovered and ready to make an impact for the Heat again.

"Coach [Erik Spoelstra] wants me to practice before he lets me play," the 10-year NBA veteran told reporters. "But as far as health-wise, I feel fine.

"I think defensively we're starting to pick it up a little bit. So I just want to come in and help, however I can."

Haslem could return when the Heat host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.