Reggie Evans returned to full-contact practice with the Raptors on Monday for the first time in three months.

"Today was a fun day for me," he said. "I finally got to a good stepping stone. ... I've got some work to do."

Evans damaged ligaments in his left foot in an Oct. 14 preseason game.

"I love playing against Reggie. He only knows how to play one way and that's all out," Chris Bosh said. "I think it's good to have him back practicing. Once he gets in shape, I think he can really help us."

Evans hopes to make his regular-season debut for the club on Feb. 17, the first game after the All-Star break.

"When that time comes, it'll be a big day," he said.