OKC Thunder: Kendrick Perkins has second surgery

Thunder center has torn ligament in wrist repaired. He should be ready for the 2012-13 season.

 
From Staff Reports | Published: July 19, 2012    Comment on this article Leave a comment
photo - NBA BASKETBALL: Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, left, talks with Oklahoma City's Kendrick Perkins (5) during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Oklahoma City lost 91-85.  Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
NBA BASKETBALL: Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, left, talks with Oklahoma City's Kendrick Perkins (5) during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena, Sunday, June 17, 2012. Oklahoma City lost 91-85. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

Thunder center Kendrick Perkins has had a second surgical procedure this offseason.

The club announced Thursday that Perkins underwent a successful procedure to repair a ligament tear in his left wrist.

Perkins suffered the injury in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

On July 12, the Thunder announced Perkins underwent a successful procedure on his right groin, which he initially injured during Game 4 in the opening round of the playoffs against the defending champion Dallas Mavericks.

The 27-year-old Perkins is expected to miss 4-6 weeks before returning to normal offseason activities, but he is expected to be ready for the 2012-13 season.

Perkins started 65 regular-season games and averaged 5.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.12 blocks in 26.8 minutes.





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