Pacers' Aaron Brooks: Returns to full practice

Brooks (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Analysis:

A sore right knee has prevented Brooks from playing in the Pacers' first three contests, but he's trending in the right direction as Tuesday's contest approaches. Brooks was able to put in a full practice Monday, so assuming he makes it through Tuesday's morning shootaround in sound condition, he'll likely be cleared to make his season debut. With Rodney Stuckey (hamstring) ruled out Tuesday and potentially beyond that, Brooks, along with Joe Young and Glenn Robinson, could be in line for larger roles than expected with the Pacers' second unit.