Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker will have surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb, sources tell ESPN.
Mike Trout hopes his surgically repaired thumb is healed in time to play in the All-Star Game.
Reigning American League MVP Mike Trout will have surgery Wednesday to repair the UCL in his left thumb, the Angels said Monday. He could be out six to eight weeks.
Mike Trout will not play Monday night after spraining his left thumb on a headfirst slide into second base Sunday, but the Angels are still awaiting the results of Trout's MRI.
Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons suffered a bruised left hand and right thumb after being hit by a pitch Monday night. He is day to day.
Chris Paul was enjoying a solid season before missing 14 games for the Clippers due to a thumb injury. He also missed seven games earlier in the season because of a strained left hamstring.
