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#1 Gerald Green set for surgery, but could still return this season

Gerald Green will undergo surgery tomorrow

Gerald Green suffered a broken left foot during the Houston Rockets' preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. The injury was expected to keep the veteran out for the entire 2019-20 season, although Chron is reporting that Green will undergo surgery on Monday and still has an outside chance at returning after four months:

Gerald Green is scheduled for surgery on Monday to repair his broken left foot, a person with knowledge of his plans said. It will not be determined until Monday's procedure if Green could come back in roughly four months or if it could take twice as long.

Green has spent the past two seasons with the Rockets, firmly establishing himself as a key player in Mike D'Antoni's rotation. During the 18-19 season, Green averaged 9.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per contest.