Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand.
The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after Toronto's 139-98 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Poeltl injured his hand during a 111-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The team did not give a timeline for his return from surgery.
The 28-year-old big man has started in all 50 games he's played in, missing 11 games with a sprained left ankle earlier this season.
He is averaging 11.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 26.4 minutes per game.
The news comes after the Raptors announced all-star forward Scottie Barnes also underwent hand surgery Monday. Reserve guard Bruce Brown (right knee inflammation) also missed Tuesday's game, while guard Ochai Agbaji left early with left knee soreness.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2024.
The Canadian Press