Jamison to miss rest of pre-season with shoulder injury

Jamison was hurt during the first quarter of Wednesday's win over Cleveland Cavaliers

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Washington: Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the rest of pre-season after suffering a shoulder injury, the team said on Thursday.

Jamison was hurt during the first quarter of Wednesday's 109-104 win over the host Cleveland Cavaliers.

He will be re-evaluated next week after the inflammation subsides, team President Ernie Grunfeld said on www.nba.com/wizards.

The 12-year veteran has averaged 15.4 points and 6.8 rebounds in five preseason games.

Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison (4) runs into Cleveland Cavaliers' Jawad Williams in the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Cleveland on Wednesday.

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