Danny Granger has missed the first six weeks of the NBA season due to a strained left calf and Friday was a good day as he wa able to go through a full practice with his teammates.
“I feel good,” Granger told The Indianapolis Star. “I was running, sprinting, playing live for about an hour, so I felt really good.”
There currently is no specific date for his debut, however he should return sooner rather than later if the calf stays strong over the next few practices.
“(The Pacers’ trainers are) kind of holding me back and I think they know best. If it was up to me, I’d be playing, but like I said, they know best,” Granger said. “That’s just me talking from my competitive side. I practiced today, so obviously I’m not far away.”
Whenever he is ready to play, Granger will serve as the backup behind starters Paul George and Lance Stephenson. Having Granger back in the lineup will also allow the Pacers to showcase him to other teams. Granger is set to become a free agent in July and he likely won’t re-sign unless he’s willing to take a massive cut from his $14 million salary this season.
