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Jones to Undergo Surgery

Oct 16 2008 1:58PM
MIAMI, 10/16 – The Miami HEAT have announced that forward James Jones will undergo surgery on Saturday, Oct. 18 to repair a ruptured extensor tendon in his right wrist. The rupture occurred during practice on Oct. 15. After consulting with HEAT team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick, the surgery will be performed by Dr. Ann Ouellette. Following surgery, Jones will have his wrist placed in a cast and he is expected to be out for three months.

Jones was signed by the HEAT as a free agent on July 9.





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