Shabazz Muhammad Injury Update

Minneapolis/St. Paul The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that forward/guard Shabazz Muhammad underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a ruptured ligament in his middle finger (left hand). The operation was performed by Dr. Richard Berger, with the assistance of Wolves Orthopedic Surgeon Diane Dahm, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Muhammad is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

The injury occurred during practice on Wednesday, February 18. Muhammad played 12:43 on Friday vs. Phoenix, scoring seven points.

In 38 games this season, 13 starts, Muhammad posted averages of 13.5 points, on 48.9 percent shooting, and 4.1 rebounds per game. Muhammad participated in the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend in New York, totaling 10 points and five rebounds for the U.S. Team.