National Basketball Association

Wall 'slipped on the court' injured groin

Published Jul. 9, 2010 6:37 p.m. ET

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The Washington Wizards rookie point guard was held out of practice Friday morning with a groin injury from Thursday night's session.

''He's got a little bit of tightness in his groin,'' coach Flip Saunders said. ''He kind of slipped on the court and kind of stretched out a little bit in the scrimmage last night so we didn't want to take any chances. We'll see if he loosens up.''

Wall might work out with the Wizards on Friday night. They also practice Saturday morning before leaving for the Las Vegas Summer League.

Wall says there's a little stress and pain but he's not overly concerned.

''This is my first time sitting out like this,'' he said. ''I'm the type of person who doesn't want to sit out too long, but also in this type of situation, practice is important, Summer League is important. But it's an injury that can be hurting you throughout the whole season so my coaches and training staff are doing a great job.''

Saunders raved about the 19-year-old player's ''court intelligence, vision, competitiveness. He's a guy when you start playing full court, his game steps up even more.''