The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without their point guard George Hill for at least one month after the 34-year-old veteran underwent a procedure on his thumb on Tuesday.
According to OKC’s official announcement, the team will offer an update on Hill’s condition after he gets re-evaluated in four weeks.
Hill landed in Oklahoma City this offseason as part of the trade that sent center Steven Adams to the New Orleans Pelicans. Up until this point, he’s been performing well for the Thunder, averaging 11.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists to start the 2020-21 season. He’s also provided mentorship for the team’s young guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, stepping into the role that Chris Paul had last season.
With George Hill out of the lineup, OKC is now expected to have a full-on youth movement in their backcourt. The rookie Theo Maledon should start alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, as he has been filling in for Hill in the past.
Maledon, Thunder’s second-round pick in 2020, is enjoying a promising rookie campaign, averaging 7.5 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, currently on a two-game losing streak, are No. 12 in the Western Conference and have an 8-11 record.
