Bonzi Wells finally returned to the practice court Monday after a month-long absense.
The question now is how soon will he suit up in a Rockets uniform.
Wells practiced for the first time since going on the inactive list on Nov. 7 and could play as early as Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Wells said after his most recent workout that he was happy to be back on the court.
"It felt kind of like home," Wells said. "It felt good. I'm happy to be back. It's been a long time coming. Whenever your love is taken away from you a little bit, you're sad. But I'm really happy to be back and I'm ready to start playing."