Dinwiddie undergoes surgery on right thumb

BROOKLYN — Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie underwent successful surgery today to repair ligaments in his right thumb. The procedure was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Updates regarding Dinwiddie’s return will be issued as appropriate.

Dinwiddie has set a new personal record this season, averaging 17.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 28.5 minutes per game over 49 matches. He ranks third this season among all players for points scored off the bench and has registered the second-highest points off the bench in a season in Nets’ history. Compared to last season, Dinwiddie has increased his points per game, field goal percentage, and 3-point percentage. Last season, he was the third runner-up for the league’s Most Improved Player award.

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