The Lakers are expected to have an old face back onto the practice court this week when center Vlade Divac is expected to start practicing.  Divac, traded straight up for Kobe Bryant in 1996, has been sidlined by a back injury since attempting an ill-fated spin move before training camp and could be back as early as today.

"He feels good," Laker spokesman John Black said. "His conditioning is not ready yet, but his back's feeling good.

"We're hoping that Vlade will be able to practice this week. It could be as early as [today]."