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AP sources: Wizards PG John Wall to have left knee surgery

30 of January 2018

Washington Wizards John Wall celebrates late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, in Atlanta. Washington won 129-104. Wall did not play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore),Washington Wizards John Wall celebrates late in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, in Atlanta. Washington won 129-104. Wall did not play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Two people familiar with John Wall's status say the Washington Wizards point guard will have surgery on his left knee. One person says the length of Wall's absence will be determined after the surgery. The other says the expectation is that Wall could miss six to eight weeks. He had surgery on both of his knees before last season.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two people familiar with John Wall’s status say the Washington Wizards point guard will have surgery on his left knee.

One person tells The Associated Press that the length of Wall’s absence will be determined after the surgery. The other says the expectation is that Wall could miss six to eight weeks.

Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Wizards had not announced that Wall needs an operation.

He had surgery on both of his knees before last season.

Wall was recently selected to his fifth NBA All-Star game. He is averaging 19.4 points and 9.3 assists this season.

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AP Sports Writer Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed to this report.

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