Sonics guard Ronald Murray expects to practice today after missing all of training camp and the past 12 games because of a strained left quadriceps muscle.

Murray, the team's third-leading scorer last season, said he was at the training facility twice a day receiving treatment and working out while teammates soared through a 10-day, six-game trip with a 5-1 record.

"The pain is gone," he said. "I mean, I feel it here and there, but it's like normal pain from working out. Once I go home and rest for a little bit it goes away."

Sonics coach Nate McMillan wants to see Murray in at least four practices before taking him off the injured list, which could make Murray's return Dec. 4 at Portland. But McMillan said there isn't a target date.