Matthew Dellavedova undergoes successful surgery for fractured finger
Apr 6, 2023, 8:45 AM
Matthew Dellavedova #8 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles up the court during the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center on March 25, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
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Sacramento Kings guard Matthew Dellavedova is expected to be temporarily out of action after undergoing successful surgery for a fractured finger.
The injury occurred On Wednesday, March 29, in the Kings’ 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the same night the team clinched its first playoff berth in nearly 20 years. In the fourth quarter, the 32-year-old veteran from Australia suffered a right index finger fracture. Dellavedova finished the game with one assist in just six minutes of play.
A week after the injury, the team announced Dellavedova had surgery and will “begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected to make a full recovery.” No timetable was given for his return, however the team said updates will be given when appropriate.
Matthew Dellavedova spent last season playing with Melbourne United in Australia before joining the Kings. In nine NBA seasons, the 6’3 guard has won one NBA Championship and has averaged 5.2 points and just under 4 assists.
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