NBA: Lakers' Henry has wrist injury

The season-long injury woes continue for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The latest casualty is guard Xavier Henry. The Lakers announced Saturday night (Sunday, PHL time) that Henry suffered a torn ligament in his left wrist during Friday night's (Saturday, PHL time) game against the Washington Wizards in Los Angeles.
 

INJURY UPDATE: Xavier Henry underwent an MRI today on his left wrist. The results showed a torn ligament.

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 23, 2014

Henry will be examined by a hand specialist on Monday and an estimate on his return will be given at that time.

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 23, 2014

Henry is scheduled for an examination on Monday (Tuesday, PHL time) with a hand specialist. It is uncertain how long he will be sidelined. Henry missed 28 games with a right knee injury before returning on March 3.

The 23-year-old Henry scored 12 points in 23 minutes against the Wizards on Friday night. He is averaging 10.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in his first year with the Lakers after two seasons with New Orleans.

The Lakers' long injury list this season includes veteran guards Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. - Reuters