Steve Francis will miss at least another two weeks with right-knee tendinitis following a second opinion on his condition in Washington. Francis will re-evaluated.

Francis, not with the team last night, said earlier this week he’s “quaking in his boots” about his knee not responding to strength exercises or treatment. At this point, it’s not a stretch to speculate he may ultimately need surgery and be lost for the season. Francis’ absence spared Isiah Thomas the embarrassment of benching him.