Cleveland Cavaliers big man Chris Andersen suffered a torn ACL during Friday's practice that will require season-ending surgery, the team announced.
Andersen went down untouched during practice, according to the Cavaliers, and will have a timetable for a possible return disclosed after his surgery.
The 38-year-old averaged 2.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this season, as he was used sparingly behind Tristan Thompson within the frontcourt.
The lack of play might have been unexpected, though. Signing with Cleveland in the offseason, Andersen could have seen a larger-than-expected role amid some summer departures.