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The Washington Wizards announced Tuesday that fourth-year forward Corey Kispert will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after undergoing successful surgery to repair a ligament tear to his left thumb.
> INJURY UPDATE: Guard-forward Corey Kispert underwent a successful surgical procedure today in New York City to repair a ligament tear to his left thumb. The injury was sustained in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets on March 15.
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Kispert suffered the injury in the third quarter of Washington’s 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on March 15. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Kispert inked a four-year, $54 million contract extension in October following a breakout 2023-24 season in which he averaged 13.4 points on 38.3% 3pt. The forward’s shooting numbers dipped in 2024-25, averaging 11.6 points on 36.4% 3pt.
The Gonzaga alum’s absence adds to the list of Wizards expected to miss significant time, as second-year guard Bilal Coulibaly is out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury suffered against the Toronto Raptors on March 10.