Bynum Could Return By Thanksgiving

Andrew Bynum could be ready to return to the court for the Lakers by Thanksgiving.

According to Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson, Bynum should be cleared to resume full basketball activities by the end of next week.

"It looks like he's about ready to do 100 percent, load-bearing activity," Jackson said. "Which we think puts him back on the court at the end of next week."

If things go well once he's able to practice fully, Bynum could be playing within three weeks.