Wizards' star Gilbert Arenas cleared a major hurdle on his comeback trail on Monday when it was revealed he has been cleared to practice with his teammates on Tuesday, the Associated Press is reporting.

"They cleared me to go out there and go full speed," Arenas aid Monday. "But I am just going to take it slow."

Arenas, according to the report, had been taking part in light , non-contact drills in the last two weeks, and at this stage is nervous about getting hurt again.