Just a couple of weeks before NBA training camps open the Washington Wizards have been hit with a rash of injuries.
The team issued a statement Wednesday saying that centre Emeka Okafor would be sidelined for an indefinite period of time due to a herniated disc. That announcement comes just hours after forward James Singleton suffered a foot injury that would likely cause him miss the start of the season.
“I have worked hard over the summer and was looking forward to the start of training camp next week, so this is a disappointing and frustrating situation for me,” Okafor said in a statement. “But I have confidence that my teammates and coaches will be able to continue to take steps towards our goal of making the playoffs and that I will be able to do my part to help them once I return.”
The herniated disc was originally revealed through an MRI after Okafor experienced discomfort in his neck.
Okafor averaged 9.7 points and 8.8 rebounds in 79 games for the Wizards last season.
On Tuesday, Singleton fractured a bone in his left foot during a voluntary workout at team facilities. He will need surgery to repair the damage which will leave him sidelined for six-eight weeks.
Singleton averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 57 games for the Wizards last season
