Lakers’ Ryan Kelly could return Friday vs. Memphis

Los Angeles Lakers Ryan Kelly (4) defends against Utah Jazz's Derrick Favors (15) in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, April 14, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Los Angeles Lakers Ryan Kelly (4) defends against Utah Jazz’s Derrick Favors (15) in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Monday, April 14, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

After sitting out the past six weeks because of a torn right hamstring, Lakers forward Ryan Kelly could return as early as Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center.

After participating in 3-on-3 drills on Saturday and the team’s morning shootaround on Sunday, Kelly plans to participate in the Lakers’ scheduled practices for Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lakers coach Byron Scott said Kelly will participate in five-on-five drills on Wednesday and Thursday before determining his return date.

Kelly has appeared in only three games, averaging 3.7 points in 8.2 minutes. The Lakers signed Kelly to a two-year deal worth around $3.4 million this offseason after he showed promise his rookie season as an outside shooter and floor spacer. He averaged 7.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting in 21.6 minutes in 62 games last season.

“With Ryan, I don’t think there’s many guys on the team he can’t play with,” Scott said. “He’s very smart when he’s out there and he understands the game. It’s about trying to put a combination of guys out there with him where they can be successful.”

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