Sonics guard Ray Allen had a bone chip and some cartilage removed from his right ankle in a November 1st surgery. He spoke to reporters about his injury for the first time on Saturday and said he hopes to return before the 6 to 8 week time frame given by doctors.

"As quick as a healer as I have been over the years ... I think that allows me a speedier recovery hopefully," said Allen, who arrived at the Sonics' practice facility on crutches. "They said 6-to-8 (weeks). I would like to be back before that timeline. When we go on the road in early December, I want to be playing by then. That is just what I want. What the doctor wants is totally different."