Knicks' forward David Lee, one of the leading rebounders in the NBA this season, is feeling significant improvement in the injured right leg that has kept him out of the lineup for a month.  

Lee may return Friday night in Cleveland.  And the possibility has not been ruled out that Lee could take the court as soon as the next game Thursday at the Garden.

When asked about Lee coming back for the Thursday game against Portland, Isiah Thomas said, "If he does, it's a plus."