Greg Oden expects to receive medical clearance on Thursday to resume playing after being sidelined since December of 2009, when he fractured his left patella in a game against Houston.

"All reports so far have been positive," said Bill Duffy, who serves as Oden's agent along with Mike Conley Sr. "But there is still no timetable for his return. We'll see how his medical evaluation goes."

Blazers team president Larry Miller echoed Duffy's optimism, saying Oden appears to be on schedule for a January return to the court.