Evans (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Evans underwent surgery in March to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and opened training camp as a limited participant. However, he's now nearing a return to full strength and was able to practice Wednesday, which seems to indicate he'll be ready for game action in the near future. The Pacers have a matchup with the Bulls on Thursday, although it wouldn't be surprising if Evans continues to sit out while getting his conditioning back in order. With that said, he should be good to go by the time the regular season begins.