Brandon Roy says he may return to the NBA

Brandon Roy, who retired from the NBA before the season, is contemplating a comeback.

“It's hard being away from the game. Don't be surprised if you see Brandon Roy make his way back to the court,” Roy told Eurobasket (via Pro Basketball Talk).

Roy, drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2006 draft, was NBA rookie of the year in the 2006-07 season, and was an All-Star the following three seasons. His minutes and production dropped sharply in the 2010-11 season, his fifth, due to chronic knee issues. It was clear last season that Roy would never return to his old form.

But there were factors besides health that led to Roy’s decision to retire, sources told the site.

“There's something to it, but it's not the right time for me to get into it right now,” Roy said. “I've been doing some treatment and I'm trying to leave the window open to returning to basketball. ... If the treatment I've been looking into can work, I believe there's a good chance you will see Brandon Roy back hoopin'."