Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh‘s status is probable before Friday's preseason game versus the Phoenix Suns.

Vonleh has been inactive since August 31 when he underwent a surgical procedure to remove a bone fragment from his right thigh.

Since being cleared to practice, Vonleh says it feels great to be back on the court.

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It’s great being back out there. It felt like it’s been forever. I’m just trying to stay locked in in practice, because I missed some time. I’m just enjoying the process and being back out there.

This week, the past couple days, I’ve been doing all the contract drills, the four-on-four, three-on-three, the five-on-five, whatever the coaches were doing. We had a station where we did one-on-one’s, I did that, too. I just got done playing one-on-one over there, king of the court, and I felt good.

Chances are he will get spot minutes on the floor Friday, but won't be treated as a heavy contributor early.

The Blazers matchup with the Suns Friday night at 10 p.m. EST.