Ben McLemore Out 12 Weeks with Broken Foot

Grizzlies guard Ben McLemore will be sidelined for an estimated 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a non-displaced fracture in his right foot.

McLemore, 24, suffered the injury when he landed on a player’s foot during a pick-up game in Los Angeles last week.

Last month, McLemore agreed to a two-year, $10.7 million deal with Memphis.

Per press release:

Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace announced that guard Ben McLemore has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The injury occurred when he landed on another player’s foot after driving to the basket during a pick-up game in Los Angeles.

 

McLemore underwent successful surgery and will be out an estimated 12 weeks. He is expected to make a full recovery.

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