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Alex Sarr's Foot Surgery Success, Returns NBA, Misses FIBA

6/16/2026

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Alex Sarr Surgery

Alex Sarr underwent successful surgery on June 15, 2026, to repair a fractured right foot.
Dr. Martin J. O’Malley performed the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
The Washington Wizards expect Sarr to recover fully in time for the 2026-27 NBA season.
The injury will cause Sarr to miss the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with France’s senior national team.

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Wizards Draft

Wizards will pick first in the 2026 NBA Draft, targeting BYU star AJ Dybantsa or Kansas forward Darryn Peterson.
GM Tommy Sheppard says the trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis aim to fast-track the young core’s growth and help Washington move from three straight 64-loss seasons toward a playoff-contending team.
Sarr’s foot surgery limits offseason contact drills, but the team expects him cleared before the season begins.

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Alex Sarr Surgery

Alex Sarr underwent successful surgery on June 15, 2026, to repair a fractured right foot.
Dr. Martin J. O’Malley performed the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
The Washington Wizards expect Sarr to recover fully in time for the 2026-27 NBA season.
The injury will cause Sarr to miss the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with France’s senior national team.

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