Frank Isola of the New York Daily news reports that Antonio McDyess is vowing to play again according to a source close to the star forward.

"He's obviously very upset about the situation because he just wants to play," said a McDyess confidant who asked not to be identified. "It's a terrible feeling."

McDyess has been reported to have been in seclusion since he received the news he would have to undergo another procedure on his knee.

Some are worried McDyess may contemplate retirement, something he has thought about before, with this latest set back.

"He's just happy that the doctors have told him it's not career-threatening," McDyess' friend said. "He doesn't care about his contract. His only concern is playing."