Evening Defense and Injuries

Gilbert Arenas had a bandage around his left hand after yesterday's early practice. Team trainer said that he had a slight bruise on his hand; he'll be re-evaluated this morning. He is expected to be alright though.

Jarvis Hayes did not practice in the late practice. He seemed to be doing some form of rehab on his reconstructed knee. The trainers said that it was just precautionary. But, if you looked his response the knee doesn't seem to be completely healed.....I'll keep you posted.

Darius did some light shooting last night. He wasn't participating with the rest of the group, or even an assistant. The situation with him is strange because he doesn't seem to feel, nor is he being perceived as a member of the team. The trainers have called his injury a "pinched nerve" in his lower back. I'm with Kevin, that's not good. Eddie said that he's not even considering Songalia into the playing equation until he's able to practice. Also hinting that second year player Andray Blatche is of higher regard and that WHEN Songalia returns he could find himself the odd man out. Very strange! I'll keep you posted.

Last night's practice was open fully to the media. It was the first time that we had the chance to watch Special Defensive Assistant Bill Berry at work. Berry ran the entire evening practice which was focused entirely on defense. The new defense is a lot more active than before. Yesterday, they were working on a scheme that looked like a hybrid 3-2, where the wings are required to slide down into the paint when the ball crosses court. It was very effective and well executed, proving that they have put in major work over the summer.

All other issues of the evening weren't issues worth wasting space on.

Have a great weekend gentle bodies.

G