Report: Lakers' Bradley to play Wednesday after 4-week absence

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley will make his return to the lineup against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the L.A. Times' Brad Turner reports.

The 28-year-old will play a maximum of roughly 20 minutes.

Bradley has been out of commission since Nov. 13 due to a hairline fracture on a non-weight bearing bone in his right leg.

In addition to Bradley's 9.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and a steal per game, the Lakers boasted an imposing 98.6 defensive rating with the former two-time All-Defensive team honoree on the court. With Bradley off the floor, the Lakers' defensive rating comes in at 104.6 points per 100 possessions - good, but not quite as suffocating.