From the Blazers...
LaFRENTZ UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers announced that center/forward Raef LaFrentz underwent arthroscopic surgery today to repair a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, Calif.
LaFrentz, who sustained the injury during Portland's game at Seattle on February 22, 2008, is expected to be out 6-8 months.
Hearty congratulations to both Raef and the doctor.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)