Clippers’ Westbrook undergoes surgery on fractured hand and is listed as week to week

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his fractured left hand, and the team describes his status as week to week.

Westbrook broke his hand Friday in the Clippers’ 140-115 victory over the Washington Wizards. The 2016-17 MVP and nine-time all-NBA performer appeared to suffer the injury while trying to poke the ball away from Washington’s Jordan Poole.

The 35-year-old Westbrook had played in every game for the Clippers this season before breaking his hand. He missed a second straight game Monday night as the Clippers visited the Milwaukee Bucks.


Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook runs up the court during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. Westbrook fractured his left hand during the first half. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook runs up the court during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. Westbrook fractured his left hand during the first half. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Westbrook is averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 22.6 minutes this season.

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish, left, and guard D'Angelo Russell defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish, left, and guard D’Angelo Russell defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)