NBA Rumors: Milwaukee Bucks shut down Ersan Ilyasova
It has been a rough year for Ersan Ilyasova.
He was at the center of trade rumors for part of the season and saw his production take a dip from last season.
Turns out, an ankle injury has been bothering the Bucks’ forward and is likely one of the reasons for his struggles.
According to C.F. Gardner of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Bucks are shutting Ilyasova down for the rest of the season.
Bucks are shutting down Ersan Ilyasova for rest of season after he visited doctor in LA on Wednesday.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) March 27, 2014
Right ankle injury has been problematic for Ilyasova since October. Contributed to tough year as shooting percentage dipped.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) March 27, 2014
Ilyasova was hurt in first preseason game at Cleveland on Oct. 8. Returned for regular-season opener but missed camp.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) March 27, 2014
Ilyasova saw Dr. Richard Ferkel, noted surgeon, on Tuesday. Ilyasova did not play vs. Clippers on Monday after playing Sunday at Sac.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) March 27, 2014
No surgery recommended by Ferkel. Rather a period of rest and rehab.
— cfgardner (@cf_gardner) March 27, 2014
Ilyasova averaged 11.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game this season.