The Toronto Raptors announced on Thursday that Khem Birch underwent successful arthroscopic surgery “to clean up loose debris” on his right knee. Sounds gnarly!
As noted by the team, Birch is expected to make a full recovery, with a rehab schedule bringing him back to action ahead of training camp in September.
We all know it’s been a tough road injury-wise for Birch since he was signed late in the Tampa season in April 2021. Aside from all the elbows to the face — it seems like we’ve seen Khem in a protective mask as often as we’ve seen him without one — Birch’s knee had been a problem throughout this season, and was no secret among team observers.