Jordan Farmar was cleared to return from a left hamstring tear Tuesday, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a true point guard when they host the Miami Heat on Christmas Day.
Farmar, who had an ultrasound on his hamstring as a final evaluation before being able to join the team for a light walk-through to prepare for the Heat, had been sidelined since Dec. 1 with the injury, missing 10 games as L.A. went 4-6.