Forward Donatas Motiejunas and guard Marcus Thornton missed both games of the Rockets' road trip since the deal that sent them to Detroit was voided Monday, but Thornton especially could return to the team as soon as Saturday when the Rockets play the Spurs.
The timetable for both to return is still uncertain, but Rockets interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that both have expressed a desire to play soon, though doctors are still re-evaluating Motiejunas' test results.
"The conversation today, he said he's feeling good. He's interested in playing sooner rather than later looking to play. They are going to look at the .