Mike D'Antoni is hopeful both Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash can return at the same time, on Jan. 28, against the Indiana Pacers -- following the Los Angeles Lakers' seven-game road trip.

Asked when he expects his two star guards to return, D'Antoni said, "About the same time. Hopefully both of them are ready."

Bryant has missed most of the season while recovering from an Achillies injury and then a fracture in his knee.

Nash has not played since Nov. 10 due to lingering nerve damage.