Sep 26, 2002 9:50 PM EST

The Associated Press reports that Clippers power forward Elton Brand had arthroscopic surgery on his hyperextended right knee on Thursday. The surgery was done in Wilmington, Del., to repair a minor tear of the lateral knee cartilage, suffered during the World Championships in August.

An earlier MRI revealed no damage, but a follow up on Wednesday convinced Brand to have the procedeure.

A timetable for his rehab and return will be announced on Friday.

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