Portis's Tendinitis Returns

Coach Joe says that Clinton was held out of practice because his knee tendinitis flared back up. He says the team will monitor it closely - of course - and is being extra careful. The problem was aggravated at Monday's practice, and with two sessions Wednesday I would be surprised if we saw Portis at both of them.

This is going to be a daily evaluation I fear. These can become major issues if not allowed to heal all the way - remember Michael Jordan trying to fight through it with the Wizards a few years back and how that minor preseason knee issue became a big deal? - or they can go away quickly.

We'll be watching closely, I can assure you that much.