Grant Hill still is recovering from a fourth surgery to his left ankle on March 18. Staff writer Brian Schmitz spoke with Hill after one of his workouts in a swimming pool at RDV Sports-plex. Among other things, Hill, upbeat and in a joking mood, says he hopes to return to play sometime this upcoming season. But he is also prepared to sit out the entire season if the rest benefits what he calls his final comeback attempt.

"If it means having to sit out a year, . . . then I'm not saying it will be easy," said Hill, who has played just 47 games since signing with the Magic as a free agent in 2000. "But I'll do whatever is necessary."