Rajon Rondo: (Hand) Out 6-8 Weeks

Updating a previous report: Rondo had successful hand surgery Friday after breaking it at home Thursday and will have to miss the next 6-8 weeks as a result, The Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

Rondo will almost certainly be unavailable or diminished to start off the regular season. This updated timetable for return suggests that he could miss up to three weeks of the regular season and may still be affected by the injury even when he ultimately returns to the court. His value will take a hit in most drafts, but he's still one of the better options at point guard around the league and might be a steal in mid rounds if he's only forced to miss the first three weeks of the regular season.