CHICAGO - Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez has been cleared to be a full participant at practice for the first time since undergoing back surgery in December, coach Mike Budenhozler said prior to Friday's game against the Bulls.
Lopez went through a light workout on the court Friday at the United Center. He has been limited to individual workouts recently, but will progress to five-on-five scrimmages with contact.
Milwaukee has remained optimistic that Lopez, who has not played since opening night, will be able to return to the court before the end of the regular season.