Meyers Leonard returns to Blazers' lineup vs. Lakers

As expected, Meyers Leonard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers' lineup when they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

The fourth-year center had missed seven straight games after suffering a dislocated shoulder in a Nov. 11 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Leonard has averaged a career-high 8.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in a career-high 26 minutes per game, while starting all nine of the contests he's suited up for.