Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich hopes to return from a sprained left thumb on Wednesday night against the Hawks.

Hinrich has missed Chicago's last six games with the injury.

"It's better," he said on Tuesday.

Hinrich feared he had torn a ligament, but was relieved to learn it was only a sprain.

He is averaging 8.9 points and 4.3 assists in 28 minutes per game this season.