Portland Trail Blazers center Cody Zeller will be on the injury list for an extended period of time. First reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Zeller underwent knee surgery today to address a patellar injury. The backup big man is expected to miss at least the next eight to ten weeks, at which time his status will be reevaluated
According to a statement released by the Blazers, the surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The procedure specifically addressed Zellar’s right patellar avulsion fracture which has caused him to miss the last six games.