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Timberwolves first-round pick Justin Patton out for Summer League after foot surgery

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The Minnesota Timberwolves announced some unfortunate news on Tuesday afternoon, as it turns out that their first-round pick, Justin Patton, will miss Summer League in Las Vegas after undergoing surgery for a broken foot he suffered during a workout. Via Timberwolves.com:

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced rookie center Justin Patton underwent successful surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his left foot. The surgery was performed in New York by Dr. Martin O'Malley of the Hospital for Special Surgery in collaboration with Timberwolves Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr.