Jayden Quaintance expects to undergo knee procedure, miss the start of the 2026-27 season
Pounding The Rock • • sports
Key Points:
- Dr. Riley Williams III, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and head team physician for the Brooklyn Nets, provided a second opinion on Quaintance’s injured right knee, recommending a follow-up procedure that could sideline him for six months.
- Quaintance’s ACL is fully intact, and while his knee can be maintained as is, a clean-up surgery is advised for a permanent solution.
- The procedure may delay the start of Quaintance’s rookie NBA season, but it aims to ensure a long and healthy 15-year career.
- Despite injury concerns and rumors of a draft drop, teams remained interested, with San Antonio selecting Quaintance at No. 20 as a strategic choice.
