J.J. Redick (back) on Thursday said that he is hopeful of a return to action with 3-4 games left on the schedule, the NBA's Official Site reports.

Redick (back) on Thursday said that he is hopeful of a return to action with 3-4 games left on the schedule, the NBA's Official Site reports.

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This might just be wishful thinking rather than an actual timetable, but it provides insight into what Redick is aiming for. Returning with 3-4 games left in the season would allow him to shake off the rust in plenty of enough time before the Clippers' playoff run was to begin. It's an ideal time for a return from injury before the playoffs, although the fact that he thinks it's a possibility means that his recovery process is obviously progressing.