Evan Turner (eye) intends to return Friday against the Bucks

Turner (eye) intends to return Friday against the Bucks, the Providence Journal reports.

Analysis:

Turner missed Wednesday's game against the Pelicans after taking a hit to the eye during Sunday's win over the Lakers. The versatile forward said if it were up to him, he would have played Wednesday, but team doctors ultimately held him out. After a day off Thursday, the expectation is that Turner will return to his usual role, though he'll likely be fitted for protective goggles. "Not wear like the Kurt Rambis goggles," Turner quipped. "Find like an MC Hammer-type glasses."