Brandon Roy to Have Athroscopic Surgery on Both Knees

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy will have arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees next week.



The team says there is no timetable for the All-Star guard's return.



Roy has missed 16 games this season because of soreness in his knees, which he has said is caused by a lack of cartilage.



Roy is averaging 16.6 points in 23 games this season. For his career, the three-time All-Star and 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year is averaging 19.9 points and 4.9 assists.



Roy's decision to have surgery was first reported by the Portland Tribune newspaper on its website. It will be performed next week by Dr. Don Roberts.



"I'm trying to do the best thing I can to get back on the floor," Roy said in a statement Thursday. "We've been able to get a number of different opinions and it's something we've decided."

 

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