Portis (hip) will play in Friday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Portis is returning from a two-game absence with a bruised right hip. Jericho Sims now has a major obstacle to overcome for minutes Friday, though Kyle Kuzma (calf) is out. Portis has scored in double figures in nine of his last 10 outings, averaging 14.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 29.1 minutes per game during that span.