"Michael Redd has had butterflies before every one of the 594 NBA games he's played.

That won't change Thursday, when Redd is expected to make his debut with the Suns. But the nervousness will be paired with a greater sense of anticipation.

Redd has played just 61 games the past three seasons while recovering from two reconstructive surgeries on his left knee. If he does take the court against Cleveland, it will be his first game action since last April.

"I'm so excited," Redd said. "The last two years have been the toughest of my life. To come back and climb this mountain, be on this team and play, God is faithful.""