Bucks' Jericho Sims likely to miss rest of regular season after undergoing thumb surgery
- Milwaukee Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.
- Sims injured his thumb during a game against the Indiana Pacers, though he played 12 minutes in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Sims is expected to miss four weeks and probably won't return until postseason play begins on April 19.
- The Bucks acquired Sims from the New York Knicks at the trade deadline, and he had been earning regular playing time off the bench for the team.
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Bucks' Jericho Sims likely to miss rest of regular season after undergoing thumb surgery
Milwaukee Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery Monday morning to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.
Bucks' Sims has surgery; playoff return 'likely'
Milwaukee center Jericho Sims, who appeared in 14 games since being acquired at the trade deadline, underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, the Bucks announced, and is expected to miss approximately four weeks.
Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected To Miss Four Weeks
Jericho Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb on Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced. Sims is expected to be out for approximately four weeks. Sims suffered the injury during Saturday's game against the Pacers. Sims has played in 14 games since getting traded to the Bucks, and is averaging 2.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes.
Bucks' Jericho Sims Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Out Four Weeks
Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair a torn ligament on his right thumb, according to a team press release (Twitter link). He is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a likely return for the playoffs, the statement adds. Sims suffered the thumb injury on Saturday against the Pacers, but had initially planned to play through it. He finished the game against Indiana and suited up on …
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