Wizards' center Etan Thomas has been cleared to participate in non-contact drills such as shooting and running. Thomas hasn't played this season after having surgery to repair a leak in his heart.

Thomas underwent aortic valve replacement surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Oct. 11. It had been speculated that the six-year veteran wouldn't return this season, but a team spokesman said that no timetable has been set.