NBA: Timberwolves' Russell to be out for up to 6 weeks

24-year-old will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Thursday

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell has been ruled out for up to six weeks due to a knee injury, the club announced in a statement on Wednesday.

"Russell, who has missed the last three games due to left leg soreness, will undergo arthroscopic surgery tomorrow to remove a loose body from the left knee," the press release read.

The 24-year-old averaged 19.3 points on 42.6% shooting, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 20 games this season.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn Nets have signed free-agent guard Andre Roberson.

The 29-year-old spent the first seven seasons (2013-20) of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, appearing in 302 games, averaging 4.6 points and 4.0 rebounds.

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