Nov 14, 2008 10:35 AM EST

Spurs' guard Manu Ginobili is traveling with the team and claims that his ankle is improving every day.

"I'm getting better every day," Ginobili said, who had surgery on his left ankle in early September. "But I still haven't practiced with the team or anything like that."

He is still walking with a limp and isn't expected to return until December despite signs that point to an earlier return.

"When he's ready, he'll play. That's the best way to put it," coach Gregg Popovich said.

Via ESPN