Wizards’ Bradley Beal to have season-ending wrist surgery

2022-02-08 22:46
Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Credit Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal will undergo surgery on his left wrist and miss the rest of the 2021-22 season.

After the three-time All-Star was re-evaluated by a hand specialist Tuesday, the Wizards said that Beal, his agents and the team "mutually agreed" the surgery was necessary to repair a torn scapholunate ligament.

"Despite the last 10 days of getting intensive treatment and rehab on my wrist, it became clear that I would not be able to compete to my standards or to the level that our team and our fans deserve," Beal said in a news release. "I'm disappointed to have my season end this way, but we all agreed that this was the best decision. I look forward to coming back at 100 percent and continuing to lead this team as we work together to build toward the future."

Bradley Beal

Bradley  Beal
Team: Washington Wizards
Position: SG
Age: 28
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 94 kg
Birth place: St. Louis, United States of America

Beal has not played since sustaining the injury Jan. 29. In a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Beal attempted to take a charge from an oncoming player, fell and landed on his hand and wrist.

It was not a season to remember for Beal, who also missed three games in December and three in January due to multiple stints in COVID-19 protocol. Beal is unvaccinated.

In 40 games, Beal averaged 23.2 points, 6.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds as the Wizards tussled for an Eastern Conference play-in game spot. Washington is currently 11th in the East at 24-29.

Beal finished second in the NBA in scoring each of the past two seasons and was an All-NBA Third Team selection for 2020-21. A frequent subject of trade speculation, Beal has often said he wants to remain in Washington and try to win there.



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