Washington Wizards: Corey Kispert out for the season

The Washington Wizards have announced that Corey Kispert underwent a successful surgical procedure  to repair a ligament tear to his left thumb.

The former Gonzaga shooter averaged 11.6 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in his fourth NBA year , shooting 45 percent from the field and 36 percent from long range.

Kispert is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season.