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Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine to miss rest of the season

By Sky Sports News

Thursday 29 November 2018 07:24, UK

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 29: Denzel Valentine #45 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 29, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
Image: Denzel Valentine was a 2016 draft pick by the Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine has had ankle surgery which will force him to miss the rest of the season.

Valentine has not played this year after picking up the injury during pre-season practice on September 25.

The 25-year-old was initially diagnosed with a moderate sprain but has now had to have surgery to stabilise his ankle.

Bulls say he is expected "to return to full basketball activities" in about six months.

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The surgery was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay.

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