MIAMI - Dwyane Wade had his dislocated left shoulder examined Friday by specialist Dr. James Andrews, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley said there's no rush for a decision on whether season-ending surgery or rehabilitation is the best treatment.

President Bush, right, shakes hands with the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, left, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, during a ceremony honoring the NBA Champion Miami Heat basketball team. [AP]

"It doesn't make any difference," Riley said. "We know he's gone - four weeks, six weeks, the rest of the year."

There's a chance Wade could return for the playoffs if he decides on rehabilitation. He sought a second opinion from Andrews after being examined earlier by team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick.

"He'll consult with Harlan again," Riley said. "I think he's got all the information. I don't think the diagnosis is going to be any different than it was with Harlan."

Wade dislocated his shoulder Feb. 21 when he collided with Houston's Shane Battier. The All-Star guard led Miami to the NBA championship last year and was the league's third-leading scorer this season at 28.8 points per game when he was hurt.

Even if Wade decides on rehabilitation now, he's expected to have surgery after the season.