The tendinitis in Steve Francis' right knee will force him to  rest over the next few days and possibly even longer.

?He had a difficult time getting up from the dinner table,? said the agent, Jeff Fried. ?He needs to be healthy to perform and help the team, and this is the way to do it.?

?It?s not something that can just be cured overnight,? Francis said. ?I just have to be patient and try to work through it.?