Suns guard Leandro Barbosa is hoping to return in this Friday's game against the Clippers.

Barbosa has been out since Nov. 15 against Toronto.

"It was pretty good," Barbosa said. "It's still sore. It still locked the inside of my ankle. That's impressive for me, because I really rolled the outside. The pain's on the inside."

He was expected to take part in Sunday's practice and fully participate by Wednesday.

"It's getting better," Barbosa said. "I feel it when I want to stretch my calf. I think Christmas will be a good time to come back."