It is going to be a while before Bucks? point guard T.J. Ford will be able to return to the lineup, however he is now allowed to begin basketball-related activities such as running, shooting and light weight work.

Ford suffered a neck injury back in November 2003 which required a cervical spine surgery.  He has not played or even worked out since his injury.

"He's on the road," said coach Terry Porter. "Before he was on the side of the road but now he's back on it. There's some good news. We don't know (for sure about his future) because of all the uncertainty. But we've got to crawl before we can walk."