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Rookie Derik Queen Faces Surgery, Eyes Stronger Comeback

7/27/2025

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Rookie Derik Queen faces surgery for a torn wrist ligament after struggling with high turnovers and fitness issues during the summer league. This setback could be a blessing in disguise, giving him 12 weeks to hone his conditioning and emerge stronger for the 2025-26 season.

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Rookie Derik Queen faces surgery for a torn wrist ligament after struggling with high turnovers and fitness issues during the summer league. This setback could be a blessing in disguise, giving him 12 weeks to hone his conditioning and emerge stronger for the 2025-26 season.