Bulls' Valentine to undergo ankle surgery, out 4-6 months

Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine will undergo surgical reconstruction on his ankle and is expected to miss four-to-six months, the team announced Monday.

Valentine was diagnosed with ongoing ankle stability but is expected to make a full recovery.

The 25-year-old was drafted 14th overall by the Bulls in 2016 and had yet to appear in a game this season after suffering the injury during training camp.

Last season, Valentine averaged 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 77 games played, including 37 starts.