Injury Update: Evan Turner (Hand) Expected to Miss 5-6 Weeks

Portland Trail BlazersswingmanEvan Turneris expected to miss 5-6 weeks of game action, according to an official release from the team. Turner broke the third metacarpal in his right hand during Tuesday night’s matchup with theDallas Mavericks. Followthis linkfor video of the peculiar injury.

Per Trail Blazers

Portland guard expected to be out 5-6 weeks

Further medical evaluation confirms that Portland guard Evan Turner sustained a fracture of the third metacarpal in his right hand.

他预计将缺席了5 - 6周。的injury will not require surgery.

Turner injured the hand during the third quarter of Portland’s 114-113 win at Dallas on Tuesday.

In 50 games (10 starts) this season, Turner, 28, is posting averages of 9.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

Turner had a bumpy start to the 2016-17 season, but had begun to find a groove in the starting lineup. At this juncture, it is unclear who will take up the mantle at small forward.Maurice Harkless, Al-Farouq Aminu, andAllen Crabbeare all options.