Andrew Bogut (knee) appears to be getting closer to a return, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bogut (knee) appears to be getting closer to a return, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Bogut was able to get some work in on the court Tuesday, and may soon be ready for his first live game action since early-December. Consider the injury history, he'll likely be eased into action at first, but still poses a threat to the playing time of Marreese Speights. Even though the Australia native is listed as "out" in advance of Wednesday's contest, he was seen moving around well during warmups, and Simmons seems to think he could see game action if head coach Steve Kerr allowed it.