Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin returned to practice on Saturday as he moves closer to a return from quadriceps and hand injuries.
Griffin has missed the past 41 games and also still faces a four-game suspension for an incident in which he broke his right hand while punching Clippers equipment staffer Matias Testi.
Griffin is not allowed to start the suspension until he is medically cleared to play.
"I don't know if one practice is enough to activate him," coach Doc Rivers told reporters.
"We've got to activate him when we think he's ready to play."
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Sacramento Kings All-Star centre DeMarcus Cousins said he will undergo a procedure on his feet after the season.
Cousins has been plagued with tendonitis in both feet most of the season and he said he will have a procedure involving platelet rich therapy, which will use platelets from his blood to repair the tendons.
He is expected to be sidelined from four to six weeks but hopes to be recovered in time to try out for the US Olympic squad for the Rio Games.
He is one of 30 finalists for the 12-player rotation
Cousins is averaging 27.1 points and 11.6 rebounds this season for the Kings.
