Trail Blazers' Festus Ezeli: Hits minor snag in rehab effort

Ezeli experienced a minor setback in October during his comeback from a left knee procedure, Jason Quick of CSN Northwest reports.

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Ezeli indicated that he experienced swelling in the knee when he took part in back-to-back practices in mid-October, which prompted the Trail Blazers to slow down his rehab effort. The center, who had required an injection back in August to address his chronic knee pain, was initially expected to be available for the start of the season, but the setback looks like it could delay his return until December or later. The Trail Blazers haven't outlined an official timetable for Ezeli, and likely won't until he's cleared to resume full-contact practices.