Nets F James to sit out against Pacers (AP)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—New Jersey rookie forward Damion James(notes) was expected to
miss the Nets’ game with the Indiana Pacers on Monday night with a sore right
foot.

Coach Avery Johnson says the starting small forward had some tenderness in
the foot and will be evaluated by team doctors later Monday night. The Texas
product missed 34 games after breaking the foot in December.

James insisted nothing is seriously wrong with the foot, and he is being
held out as a precaution. He said he had “blood” treatment on the foot
recently and it is tender when he moves sometimes.

James is averaging 4.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 25 games, including nine
starts.

Johnson also said that point guard Ben Uzoh(notes) will be recalled from
Springfield, Mass. of the D-League on Wednesday.