"Ben Wallace will be out indefinitely because of the death of his older brother after a lengthy illness.

Rev. James McBride, the eldest of Wallace's siblings, passed away today at the age of 58. Wallace has missed time this season because of his brother's illness, and went back home to Virginia to visit him in the past month.

Wallace didn't play Friday night against the 76ers, along with many of his teammates, causing a controversy. He, along with Tayshaun Prince and Tracy McGrady had excused absences but didn't play."