Gilbert Arenas surprised teammates and coaches when he stopped by Verizon Center practice court yesterday afternoon as the Washington Wizards worked out.

It was the first time that Arenas attended a practice since undergoing surgery to repair a partial tear in his left meniscus on Nov. 21. Arenas, who has not gone to a game or traveled with the team since the surgery, said he will be on hand for tomorrow's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Arenas, who has grown a beard and was getting around with the aid of crutches yesterday, is expected to be out of action for at least three months but has kept in touch with teammates via text messages and phone calls.

"I'm doing fine," Arenas said, while waving one of his crutches. "Just getting used to these things."