Wayne Ellington (personal) is expected to rejoin the Lakers later this week, Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ellington (personal) is expected to rejoin the Lakers later this week, Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

Ellington was granted a leave of absence from the team following the tragic murder of his father in Philadelphia last weekend, and he's missed the last four games. If he returns Wednesday, he could be available against the Rockets. Otherwise, Friday against Dallas may be more realistic.