The injury hits keep on coming to NBA teams. Nemanja Bjelica injured his foot in the second quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves matchup with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday which required an MRI. According to the Timberwolves website, the MRI revealed a serious injury that will force him to miss the rest of the season:
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) taken this morning revealed that Nemanja Bjelica suffered an injury to his left foot. Bjelica is seeking medical opinions from the appropriate specialists to determine his treatment options and will miss the remainder of the season. Further updates as to Bjelica’s progress will be ssued when more information becomes available.
Bjelica was playing better following weeks of poor shooting in the middle of the season. Over the last 13 games, he was averaging 40% from three-point range. This season he was averaging 18.3 minutes per game 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. At 28 years old and now with a significant foot injury, his future is uncertain for the Timberwolves. If healthy, he should be an above-average player that brings a unique skill set next season.
