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Sources: Lakers' Christian Wood to have procedure, out several weeks

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, sources told ESPN on Monday.

Wood has been sidelined more than a month after experiencing swelling in his knee during the All-Star break.

The 28-year-old big man signed a one-year, veteran minimum contract with the Lakers in the offseason and has averaged 6.9 points on 46.6% shooting (30.7% from 3) and 5.1 rebounds this season in 50 games.

The Lakers came into Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks as the No.