Rockets forward Anthony Bennett will undergo have an arthroscopic surgery on his sore left knee that is expected to prevent him from earning a roster spot this month, a person with knowledge of the decision to have the procedure said on Wednesday.
Bennett, the first pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, had spent the past two seasons in the G League, averaging 12.2 points on 54.6 percent shooting and 4.5 rebounds in 20.9 minutes per game with Agua Caliente last season. He is not with the team in Honolulu.
Bennett, who had thought he was day-to-day heading into the start of training camp, hoped to earn a return to the NBA on the strength of his improved 3-point shooting.