The Los Angeles Lakers announced Josh Hart underwent successful surgery to repair the fracture of the fourth metacarpal on his left hand. Hart is expected to miss four to six weeks while recovering.
Hart suffered the injury during Wednesday’s practice in Miami. He returned to Los Angeles, where the operation was completed by Dr. Steven S. Shin. The projected timeline leaves open the possibility that Hart could return this season.
Lakers head coach Luke Walton said this week he did not rule out Hart missing the remainder of the season, but added the team would not rush his recovery.