US EditionNuggets’ Russell Westbrook Says He’s Having Surgery on His Right Hand to Fix 2 Breaks
- Russell Westbrook, the 36-year-old guard for Denver, revealed plans to undergo surgery on Tuesday to address two fractures in his right hand that occurred during the current season.
- Westbrook suffered the breaks amid a playoff run where the Nuggets, dealing with injuries and a short rotation, extended his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to seven games.
- After signing a two-year contract with a player option last summer, he became a key contributor to Denver’s rotation, posting averages of 13.3 points, just under 5 rebounds, and over 6 assists per game, effectively breathing new life into his career.
- Westbrook said in his newsletter, 'I’m grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at 100% soon,' emphasizing his recovery commitment.
- The surgery marks a key step toward Westbrook’s full recovery and precedes important offseason decisions regarding his player option and the Nuggets’ roster rebuilding plans.
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NBA: Russell Westbrook undergoes surgery on right hand
DENVER — Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his right hand to fix multiple ligament tears. The team said Tuesday in a statement the procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin at the Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center. The statement added that Westbrook “is expected to resume full offseason training this summer.” READ: NBA: Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Nuggets Earlier in the day, Westbrook said he was havi…
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Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook undergoes surgery on right hand to repair multiple ligament tears
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his right hand to fix multiple ligament tears.
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook says he's having surgery on his right hand to fix 2 breaks
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook said he was having surgery Tuesday to fix two breaks in his right hand that he suffered during the season. He wrote in his “ Word of Westbrook ” newsletter that he was "grateful for everyone’s support all year and I can’t wait to be back out there at 100% soon. The comeback is already in motion.” The 36-year-old Westbrook is coming off a season in which he helped the Nuggets extend the O…
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