Barcelona’s Kevin Punter sidelined for three weeks with shoulder injury

Kevin Punter will be out for three weeks after suffering an exacerbation of severe tendinopathy in his left biceps, Barcelona confirmed.

The injury occurred during Barça’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to Tenerife. Punter will undergo conservative treatment and is set to miss the EuroLeague Clásico vs. Real Madrid (Feb. 27), while his availability for the ALBA Berlin game (March 7) remains uncertain.

Punter has been Barcelona’s top scorer in EuroLeague, averaging 16.5 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.2 rebounds. The team currently holds a 14-12 record, tied with Partizan Belgrade and Olimpia Milano for eighth place in the standings.