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Steven Adams' long-term future with the Oklahoma City Thunder remains in doubt
Steven Adams' long-term future with the Oklahoma City Thunder remains in doubt

#3 Anthony Bennett to undergo knee surgery

Anthony Bennett last played for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA
Anthony Bennett last played for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA

Anthony Bennett was selected with the 1st pick of the 2013 NBA draft but has not played in the NBA since his brief stint with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2016-17 season. Nevertheless, Bennett has rebuilt his career in the G-League and last season averaged 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds with Agua Caliente.

Bennett's form resulted in a spot on the Houston Rockets' roster, however, Jonathan Feigen of Houston Chronicle has confirmed that the 26-year-old has suffered a serious injury:

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Rockets forward Anthony Bennett will undergo have an arthroscopic surgery on his sore left knee that is expected to prevent him from earning a roster spot this month, a person with knowledge of the decision to have the procedure said on Wednesday.

The Rockets already have a maximum of 20 players on the roster, and it is unlikely that Bennett will be retained ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season.

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