Burks Suffered A Fractured Navicular Bone In His Right Hand During December

Utah Jazz Guard Alec Burks To Miss Remainder Of Season

Burks suffered a fractured navicular bone in his right hand during December

The injury required surgery and will sideline him for at least 12 weeks

The Utah Jazz have announced that guard Alec Burks will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured navicular bone in his right hand. Burks sustained the injury during the Jazz's December 13 game against the Los Angeles Clippers and underwent surgery to repair the damage.

The navicular bone is a small bone located in the wrist, and injuries to this bone can be difficult to heal. Burks is expected to be re-evaluated in three weeks, but it is likely that he will need additional time to recover fully.

This is a significant blow to the Jazz, who are currently fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Burks has been a key contributor for the Jazz this season, averaging 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He has also been a valuable outside shooter, hitting 38.4% of his three-pointers.

In Burks' absence, the Jazz will likely turn to Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Leandro Bolmaro for increased minutes. Alexander-Walker has been a solid contributor off the bench this season, averaging 9.0 points and 3.0 assists per game. Bolmaro is a young player with a lot of potential, but he has not yet found his footing in the NBA.

The Jazz will hope that Burks can return to the lineup next season and help them make a playoff run. In the meantime, they will need to find a way to replace his production without him.

Slc Dunk

The Salt Lake Tribune