Cody Martin’s return can now be measured in weeks instead of days.
The Hornets swingman underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, the team announced on Friday. Martin had missed the past 12 games with left quad soreness after battling left knee tendinopathy during the preseason. An MRI taken this week as he cranked up his level of basketball activities revealed a cartilage issue, leading to the decision to address it via a surgical procedure.
Although Martin hasn’t really played this season, it’s another blow to a struggling team already missing LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward.