NBA: Phoenix Suns' Frye ready to make return

After missing the 2012-13 NBA season because of a heart condition, Channing Frye says doctors have cleared him to return to the court.

Frye was diagnosed with an enlarged heart that prevented him from doing any cardio workouts, leaving him uncertain that he would be allowed to play basketball again. But he resumed exercising a few months ago and now is ready to play.

Frye, who received his salary last year through insurance and is due to make $6.4 million this season, now has to wait for the team to clear him to return.

The 6-foot-11 forward-center has career averages of 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game with the New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers and Suns. The 30-year-old averaged 10.5 points and 5.9 rebounds during the 2011-12 season for the Suns. - Reuters