LeVert undergoes surgery to repair right thumb ligaments | Inquirer Sports

Nets’ LeVert undergoes surgery to repair right thumb ligaments

/ 06:09 PM November 15, 2019

Brooklyn Nets Caris LeVert talking to Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guards Kyrie Irving (11) and Caris LeVert (22) celebrates as they come into the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert has undergone surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb.

LeVert was hurt Sunday in Phoenix and missed his first game of the season Tuesday in Utah. He returned to New York and had the procedure Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

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The Nets did not give a timetable for his return, saying only that updates will be provided as appropriate.

LeVert is averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He missed half of last season with a dislocated right foot.

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