HOOPSWORLD has learned that Trevor Ariza of the Los Angeles Lakers was given partial clearance to the floor from his broken foot. A source close to the situation says a CT Scan on Friday showed enough improvement that Ariza has been green lit to participate in basketball drills and non-contact practices.
A follow-up scan in two weeks will determine if Ariza is ready for a full return.
While Ariza would obviously have preferred to be cleared completely after today’s examination, it may have taken at least a week for the Laker forward to return to the lineup.
Assuming he gets a clean scan (around May 9th), he could be able to get back on the court in a matter of days.
While Ariza won’t be able to play against the Nuggets, there is a good chance he will be available at some point in for Round Two.
The Lakers have yet to release a statement on Ariza’s status.
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