<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">SEATTLE (AP) -- Rashard Lewis doesn't have to play one-handed pickup games anymore. The Seattle forward has been given doctors clearance to start shooting again with his injured right hand that has sidelined the former All-Star since late December. Lewis can't participate in contract drills yet, but was out shooting for an extended period before the SuperSonics' game Friday night against Minnesota. Although he was just given the OK to start shooting this week, Lewis hopes to return either right before or right after the All-Star break. "I still got a lot of stiffness in it and a little sore, and I don't have the fully range of motion in my hand yet," Lewis said. Lewis was injured in the first minute of Seattle's 103-95 loss to Dallas on Dec. 20, straining the tendon sheath on the back of his right hand. He has continued to do cardiovascular work and occasionally would take on teammates -- mostly young center Johan Petro -- playing pickup games with just his left hand. Lewis said he isn't feeling discomfort with shorter shots, but when he steps out beyond the 3-point line, there is some pain. </div> Link.
