Lakers' Ariza out at least 8 weeks after ankle surgery

Veteran Los Angeles Lakers wing Trevor Ariza will be sidelined for at least eight weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle Wednesday, the team announced.

The 36-year-old returned to the Lakers this offseason after previously playing with them for parts of two seasons from 2007-09, a span that included the Lakers' 2009 championship win.

Ariza averaged 9.4 points on 41.1% shooting with 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and one steal in 28 minutes per game across 30 appearances with the Miami Heat last season.