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.”
Earlier in the day, 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.