Kirk Hinrich is saying that his injured elbow, suffered in Sunday's loss at Washington, is minor, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

The elbow was X-rayed after the game, and the results were negative, according to Hinrich.  A doctor who examined him said he likely has a sprained ligament, Hinrich added.

"It's really just something minor," said Hinrich, who scored 17 points. But as he spoke to reporters Hinrich kept a firm grip on the elbow. It has bothered him for a week or so, he said.