STOUDAMIRE INVESTIGATED IN DRUG POSSESSION CASE

Damon Stoudamire practiced with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday,
but didn't comment on a District Attorney's office confirming that a
grand jury will decide whether the point guard should be charged with
felony drug possession.

The Clackamas County District Attorney's office confirmed Tuesday that
a grand jury will decide whether Stoudamire should be charged.

The team said Stoudamire's attorney has advised him not to talk about
the issue. Stoudamire, 28, met Tuesday with Bob Whitsitt, team
president and general manager, who said Stoudamire feels badly about
causing a distraction before the playoffs. But Whitsitt added:
"Damon's a big part of what we're doing and will continue to be, and
we're all behind him and with him."

KATU-TV in Portland first reported Monday that police had forwarded
Stoudamire's case to prosecutors last Friday after a search at the
player's home.