Mavericks swingman Ryan Broekhoff has been diagnosed with a fractured left fibula, according to a team press release.
Broekhoff’s fracture, which is at the proximal head of his fibula, occurred in the final minute of the Mavericks’ game against the Lakers on Sunday.
The 29-year-old Broekhoff has appeared in 10 games this season, averaging 3.7 PPG in 7.7 MPG. He saw action in 42 games with Dallas last season in his first NBA campaign. The former Valparaiso star averaged 4.0 PPG in 10.8 MPG.
The Australian spent five seasons overseas after his college career before the Mavs signed him to a two-year contract in 2018.
While the injury won’t affect the Mavs’ rotation, it could affect Broekhoff’s long-term prospects with the team. Dallas would have to extend a $1,922,425 qualifying offer to him in June to make him a restricted free agent.
He needs to get more PT, the guy can shoot the lights out.
I agree. I like the guy, and not just from a basketball perspective ;)