
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Sundiata Gaines of the Nets goes past Leandro Barbosa of the Raptors during the NBA match between New Jersey Nets and the Toronto Raptors at the O2 Arena on March 4, 2011 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sundiata Gaines;Leandro Barbosa (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Nets point guard Sundiata Gaines has suffered a fractured right hip, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today.
Gaines was injured in the first quarter of Wednesday’s game at Cleveland. Gaines will be on crutches for six to eight weeks, after which time he will begin rehabilitation.
The 24-year old from University of Georgia has appeared in 10 games with the Nets this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 14.6 minutes.