Washington Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr underwent surgery to repair a fractured right foot after an offseason workout injury, NBA.com reported from the team's announcement.
The Wizards said Sarr is expected to make a full recovery before next season. The procedure was performed by Dr. Martin J. O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, according to the team statement quoted by NBA.com.
Sarr Surgery Follows Offseason Workout Injury
NBA.com, carrying an Associated Press report, said Sarr was hurt during an offseason workout. ESPN separately reported that the injury happened on a contact play late last week.
The Wizards PR account said the fracture was in Sarr's right foot and that the surgery was successful. The update did not give a specific return date, so the cleanest timeline is the team's broader expectation that he recovers before the 2026-27 NBA season.
Sarr, listed at 7 feet, was the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. NBA.com reported that he averaged 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds last season while improving his shooting to 48.2% from the field after shooting 39.4% as a rookie.
Washington Keeps Draft Plans In View
The injury lands just before another important roster checkpoint for Washington. NBA.com noted that the Wizards hold the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, which is scheduled for June 23 and 24.
ESPN reported that Sarr was limited to 48 games last season because of injuries but remained a central part of Washington's young core. The Wizards have been trying to move beyond a long rebuild after losing at least 64 games in each of the past three seasons.
The immediate basketball effect is narrower than the headline can make it sound. Sarr is not being ruled out for opening night; the verified news is surgery, a successful procedure and a team expectation that he will be ready before next season.