Bucks' Redd says he's near return

Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd participated in practice Tuesday and is planning to play Friday in New York after missing the last 14 months following knee surgery.

Redd says he feels great, but will not play in Milwaukee's game on Wednesday night against Sacramento. In the past few weeks, he's mimicked the routine of the NBA travel schedule, working out in the morning and again at night.

Coach Scott Skiles says Redd is in excellent condition. Redd tore ligaments in the same left knee each of the previous two seasons.

Redd says he lost 25 pounds during his rehabilitation but is still working on his timing and jump shot.