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Andrew Bogut is out 8-12 weeks with a fractured ankle, the Milwaukee Bucks have announced.
The Milwaukee Bucks won their seventh game of the season on Wednesday night, but may have lost Andrew Bogut for a lengthy period of time. In Milwaukee's 105-99 win over the Houston Rockets, Bogut got tangled up early, leaving the game in the first period with what was deemed a sprained ankle. He was seen in a boot after the game, but further tests revealed something a bit more significant than a sprain.
According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Bogut fractured his left ankle and will be out indefinitely.
Bucks just announced that hard-luck Andrew Bogut suffered fractured left ankle in Wednesday's tangle in Houston and is out indefinitely.
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) January 27, 2012
Without being a medical expert, it would seem fair to assume Bogut will be on the shelf for quite some time. Ankle fractures are serious business and take quite some time to fully heal -- especially for an athlete, who puts plenty of strain on the joint.
For more on the Bucks, head over to SB Nation's Brew Hoop.
Andrew Bogut Injury: Bucks Center Out 8-12 Weeks With Fractured Ankle
Andrew Bogut will miss 8-12 weeks with a fractured ankle according to the Milwaukee Bucks. The worst case scenario could have the center missing the rest of the 2011-12 season. At best, Bogut would be able to return sometime in mid-March.
Bogut was forced to leave during the first period of Wednesday's win over the Houston Rockets with what was deemed at the time to be a sprained ankle. He was seen leaving the arena a walking boot, however, and further testing revealed that he had fractured his left ankle.
The impact on the Bucks could be immense. Bogut is first on the team with 8.3 rebounds and third with 11.3 points per game, and second with a 15.7 PER this season. Expect Drew Gooden to see his minutes extended with Bogut out, as well as more court time for Larry Sanders.
For more on the Bucks, head over to the SB Nation blog Brew Hoop.
Jan 27 4:15p by Louis Bien - 0 comments