National Basketball Association

Alan Anderson undergoes 'successful' surgery

Published May. 12, 2015 6:06 p.m. ET

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Alan Anderson was a major player during the Nets' six-game, first-round series loss to the Hawks this season. He guarded Kyle Korver often. He bounced off screens. He defended others well. He knocked down shots. And apparently, he did it all while hurt.

Anderson missed the final seven games of the regular season with what was being referred to as a "sprained ankle" at the time, only to return for Game 1 against Atlanta. Here is the Nets' official press release, which the team sent out Tuesday afternoon:

Anderson averaged 7.4 points in 23.6 minutes while posting a 44-35-81 shooting line this past season. He will be a free agent this summer.

#Nets announce Alan Anderson underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his left ankle today.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) May 12, 2015

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Alan Anderson underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today, May 12, to remove bone spurs from his left ankle, General Manager Billy King announced. The procedure was performed by Nets' foot and ankle specialist Dr. Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. Anderson is expected to resume basketball-related activities in July.