Dajuan

Wagner

It’s the same knee that Wagner had surgery on after missing the last 20 games of last season due to a torn meniscus. While it doesn’t seem that Wagner’s knee problems are behind him, the Cavs have been very encouraged by Darius Miles’ progress this summer. There only figures to be room in the starting lineup for one of the two players next season.

They have until the end of the month to exercise the option. Even though the sixth overall pick in the 2002 draft has been a big disappointment so far, it would seem that he’d still have enough trade value to make the option worth picking up.

No word yet on his return. Wagner’s stepfather is involved in a federal court case.

Coach Paul Silas said the sprain is not severe.

Wagner missed the last five games with a sprained ankle.

The Cavs are expected to activate him for tonight’s game and put rookie Luke Jackson on the injured list.

Wagner will probably see some time on Saturday, but it’s going to be tough for him to get enough meaningful minutes as the Cavs are deep at the guard position with Eric Snow, Jeff McInnis and Lucious Harris.

Wagner’s first couple years as a pro -- ankle and knee injuries, bladder infections, a sister in a bus accident and a step-father on trial -- have been forgettable, but he’s got more potential than anyone in Cleveland not named LeBron.

The problem is an acute or chronic inflammation of the membrane lining the large bowel. Additional tests are expected. Colitis is treated with drugs or surgery. Poor Wagner has had nothing but one setback after another since being the sixth overall pick in 2002. “This is just a minor setback and he’ll be right back soon,” his agent said.

More bad news for Wagner. When will it end?