Oklahoma City Thunder forward D.J. White underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair a broken right thumb but will the next miss six to eight weeks of the season, the club announced.
White, a first-round selection in the 2008 NBA Draft, suffered the injury during a Tuesday practice session. He missed most of his rookie season in the NBA after surgery to remove a benign growth from his jaw.
White averages 4.8 points and 1.9 rebounds for the Thunder. He played in only eight games this season and had not played in more than a month.
At 24-18, the Thunder are level with Utah for the final two playoff positions in the Western Conference.
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