http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/10578602
DENVER -- Doctors removed a tumor from Nuggets forward Nene, according to the player's website Tuesday.
Advertisement
The statement said the surgery was done Monday at a Denver hospital, but it did not indicate whether the tumor was cancerous or where it was located.
Nene's medical team will discuss what to do next after getting test results expected by the end of the week, the statement said.
Nene, who is from Brazil, took an indefinite leave of absence Friday. The team hasn't released any information about his condition.
Nene is averaging 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds. He missed 22 games earlier this season after undergoing left thumb surgery.
He missed all but one game of the 2005-06 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and he missed 27 games the season before with a variety of ailments.
The Nuggets were scheduled to play the Hawks in Atlanta on Tuesday night after losing to the Bobcats 119-116 in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service
Copyright 2007-2008, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved
Well, I now have a blog on sportsline. Unfortunately, my first post will be a melancholy one. I'd like to wish Nene a healthy recovery and support to his family, friends and team.
Get well soon, Nene!
Posted on: January 15, 2008 4:13 pm
Edited on: January 15, 2008 4:18 pm
Comments