Blake Griffin (elbow) could return as early as Sunday against the Rockets, the LA Daily News reports.

Griffin (elbow) could return as early as Sunday against the Rockets, the LA Daily News reports.

Analysis:

It looks as though Griffin will not play Friday in Dallas, but his return appears imminent. If he does not end up playing Sunday, his next opportunity will come Tuesday when the Clippers host the Hornets. Griffin has missed the past 14 contests with a staph infection in his right elbow.