Steve Nash hopes to return in early February

Steve Nash is making sure he does as much as possible to get his body right before making what could be his final comeback attempt as an NBA player.

"At some point, I have to also realize, do the safest thing, the best possible opportunity to play basketball again rather than letting my angst get the better of me and jumping back in there," Nash said after the Lakers' shootaround Friday.

If all goes well, Nash will practice with the Lakers for a week when they return from their extended road trip and attempt a comeback during the first week of February with about 35 games left in the regular season.