Sixers' Johni Broome to miss at least 4 weeks after knee surgery

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Johni Broome on Saturday underwent a partial meniscectomy to address a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced.

Broome sustained the injury on Feb. 21 while playing with the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League. He finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots in 23 minutes, 41 seconds during a home loss to the Maine Celtics.

Sixers coach Nick Nurse last week expressed disappointment that Broome suffered the injury after performing well with the Blue Coats. The team said Broome will be reevaluated in four weeks and will provide further updates as appropriate.

Broome, signed to a two-way contract, has played sparingly with the Sixers, totaling 55 minutes across 11 appearances for Nurse. He has logged more than 10 minutes in a game once, recording four points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals on Nov. 25.

The 23-year-old is averaging 21.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals while shooting 46.3% from the field in 26 games with the Blue Coats. He erupted for a G League-season-high 50 points, 17 rebounds and six assists on Jan. 16.

Broome and the organization will certainly hope for a quick recovery after suffering a setback on the court. He has had a productive year and will look to return to the court as soon as possible.

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