Alec Burks underwent successful surgery on his fractured left fibula. Burks will remain in Salt Lake City to begin his rehabilitation, and will then accompany the team on road trips once he is cleared to travel. He will be out indefinitely, and further updates will be provided when appropriate.
More on Alec Burks Injury
Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks has elected to undergo surgery on his fractured left fibula, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The procedure, which will include the insertion of a plate and screws on Tuesday in Salt Lake City, will allow Burks to begin weight-bearing activities quicker than simply letting the bone heal on its own. The surgery could expedite his return to the court.
Rusty Simmons: Stephen Curry just moved through the locker room with a pronounced limp.
Tony Jones: Alec Burks to have surgery tomorrow on his fractured ankle, league source tells the Salt Lake Tribune
Adrian Wojnarowski: Utah guard Alec Burks has suffered an ankle fracture and will likely miss a minimum of six weeks, league source tells Yahoo Sports.
Tony Jones: Hearing ankle injury for A Burks is potentially significant. "Doesn't look good" is how it was put. He's in a boot. Still no diagonosis tho
Andy Larsen: Hayward on Alec Burks' injury: "It looked like his leg was shaking, and he was in a rough place. It was tough to see. Everybody loves AB."
