Pacers' Caris LeVert close to returning to action

LeVert had been out since a post-trade physical revealed a small mass on his kidney

Caris LeVert is close to returning to action and making his debut with the Indiana Pacers.

Per ESPN, Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert could return from an extended absence during the team’s three-game road trip that begins Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeVert, who was acquired in the four-team trade that sent James Harden to the Nets and Victor Oladipo to the Rockets, had been out since a post-trade physical revealed a small mass on his kidney.

“Caris LeVert played in practice today. He’s getting closer and closer, it won’t be too much longer,” coach Nate Bjorkgren told reporters on Thursday. He added that there’s “a chance” LeVert could play during the road trip.