Trail Blazers' Festus Ezeli: Undergoes surgery Wednesday

Ezeli (knee) underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday.

Analysis:

Ezeli never suited up with the Trail Blazers this season, as the left knee troubles surfaced almost immediately after he signed with the team in the summer. The 27-year-old's procedure reportedly required the use of a cadaver donor and is more intricate than most knee surgeries, so it appears likely that Ezeli may require a longer recovery time that could sideline him for much of the 2017-18 campaign. Expect the Trail Blazers to decline their $7.73 million team option on the center this offseason.