Lakers rookie Hart has surgery on broken hand, out 4-6 weeks | Inquirer Sports

Lakers rookie Hart has surgery on broken hand, out 4-6 weeks

/ 11:07 AM March 03, 2018

FILE – Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after missing two free throws in the final second against the Boston Celtics during a 108-107 Laker win at Staples Center on January 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers rookie Josh Hart will be sidelined for four to six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his broken left hand.

The Lakers announced Hart’s prognosis Friday.

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Los Angeles (27-34) has less than six weeks left in its season, and coach Luke Walton has said the Lakers won’t rush Hart back into action.

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Hart broke his hand during practice in Miami on Wednesday. The first-round pick out of Villanova is averaging 6.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 55 games as a regular member of the Lakers’ rotation.

The Lakers have won four straight heading into Saturday’s visit to San Antonio.

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