Grizzlies' P.J. Hairston: Returns to practice Thursday

Hairston (groin) returned to practice Thursday and will be available to play Friday against the Mavericks, Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Hairston is officially off the Grizzlies' injury report after a strained left groin held him out for 11 straight games. Although his minutes may be somewhat limited immediately upon his return, Hairston could eventually cut into the minutes of Lance Stephenson, Vince Carter, and Xavier Munford.