Russell Westbrook has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, a precautionary measure after he reportedly experienced stiffness in the knee while preparing for training camp. The procedure will cause him to miss the preseason and potentially the first few games of the regular season, if he is not cleared after a four week recovery period.
Westbrook experienced some stiffness in the knee over the past week during individual workouts while preparing for training camp. He elected to have a standard scope as a pre-emptive “maintenance” procedure rather than potentially dealing with issues throughout the season.