Wizards' Haywood has torn ligaments in wrist Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Washington Wizards center Brendan
Haywood has torn ligaments in his right wrist and will undergo surgery, team
president Ernie Grunfeld announced Wednesday.
A report from the Washington Post earlier Wednesday put the timetable on
Haywood's return at four-to-six months, putting his entire season in jeopardy.
The Wizards will not report on a timeline for recovery until after surgery,
which is yet to be scheduled.
The surgery will repair a torn dorsal scapho-lunate ligament in his right
wrist. Haywood visited two hand s... More...
Caron Butler scored eight points with four rebounds and three assists in Friday's 71-60 loss to the Pistons. He also recorded a steal, but only shot 3-of-8 from the field.
Antawn Jamison told the media that he expects to play in the Wizards' season opener on October 29, according to the Washington Post. He is also aiming to play in the final two preseason games. He is recovering from a strained right knee.
Caron Butler sat out Wednesday night's game against the Grizzlies after playing 24-plus minutes against Dallas the night before according to the AP. Wizards officials said Butler was just resting and had not suffered any injury.
