DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets say center Brian Butch has undergone surgery to fix a ruptured left patella tendon.
Butch injured his knee in a summer-league game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. He was leading the team in blocked shots before the injury, averaging 1.5 a game.
Lately, the Nuggets have been besieged by knee injuries. Forward Chris “Birdman” Andersen underwent surgery in May to fix a partially torn patella tendon in his right knee, while forward Kenyon Martin had his left knee repaired.
A timetable for Butch’s return isn’t known.
The 25-year-old Butch was signed by Denver last April.
