According to the LA Times, Lamar Odom joined his teammates Monday for his first practice since he was suspended Nov. 5 for violating the terms of the NBA's antidrug policy. He participated in several drills, but cut short his workout because of a sore left foot.

"My foot hurts," said Odom, who is eligible to practice but not to play until Sunday against the New York Knicks at the earliest. Odom said Monday he has been in contact with league officials, but has no definite answer when he will be cleared to play. The Clippers will welcome Odom back whenever he is able to play. They were pleased enough by his return to the gym for Monday's practice.

"We have to wait to see what the NBA office says," Coach Alvin Gentry said. "It's not up to us. Whenever he's cleared to play, we'll have to see if he's physically able to play."