Timberwolves center Justin Patton will reportedly undergo surgery to repair a fractured right foot next week, according to The Athletic.
Minnesota acquired Patton in a huge draft-day trade with the Bulls, who originally selected the Creighton product with the 16th overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft. The T-Wolves received forward Jimmy Butler and Patton, in exchange for guards Kriss Dunn, Zach LaVine and forward Lauri Markkanen, whom Minnesota had taken seventh.
Patton appeared in just one game during his rookie campaign last year. The 6'11", 229-pound big man broke his left foot during a workout last July and spent most of his rookie campaign playing in the G-League.