Forward Luke Walton and center Kwame Brown practiced for the first time since suffering sprained ankles, playing full-court four-on-four and also half-court four-on-four at the team's training facility.

Their return is soon, but still slightly difficult to pinpoint. The Lakers' next game is Friday against Sacramento, leaving two more practices to evaluate both players.

"There's a lot still left to be seen this week," Coach Phil Jackson said. "[We] just don't even know what we'd list them ? as doubtful, questionable or where we go as far as that goes."