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(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-10-17 10:15

WASHINGTON -- Miami Heat reserve forward James Jones will miss up to three months of the upcoming NBA season after undergoing right wrist surgery, the team announced Thursday.

Jones ruptured his extensor tendon in the wrist during a Wednesday practice session. He will have the operation performed Saturday.

Jones played in 58 games for the Portland Trail Blazers last season, averaging 8.0 points and 2.8 rebounds a game.