The Los Angeles Clippers may be out of the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, but Elton Brand and Shaun Livingston still hope to return to the court this season, according to the Los Angeles Times.

"It's up to the training staff, but I think that's what we are looking at," said Brand. "It's not too sore. I'm starting to get balance and be able to do things you actually need to compete on the court, five on five."

"I'm definitely optimistic about it," Livingston said about playing this season. "I've got to be that. And we'll see where it takes me."