Lakers forward Pau Gasol has missed the first three games of the season with a hamstring injury.

However, his return may be near as he will accompany the team on a two-game road trip to Oklahoma City and Houston.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson told the Los Angeles Times that Gasol is "close enough" to travel with the team. He added that it typically takes six weeks to recover from the type of injury that the forward is suffering from.

"We don't have six weeks," Jackson said. "There are ways to come through this without having to jeopardize him."

Via Los Angeles Times

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