Al Jefferson underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.

The operation repaired a tear in the lateral meniscus of Jefferson's right knee.

Jefferson had just returned to the Hornets' lineup after missing 11 games: six for a strained groin muscle and five for a suspension for violating the league's drug policy.

Stephen Curry has undergone an MRI exam on his lower left and Luke Walton says he probably won't play on Wednesday.

"We're confident that whether he plays or not that we can compete and try to win here," Walton said.

The Golden State Warriors will start Shaun Livingston at point guard if Curry is unable to play.

Cleanthony Early was shot in the knee early Wednesday from an armed robbery crew who stole his jewelry.

The ski-masked assailants also stole the gold caps from his teeth.

Early was targeted shortly after leaving a Queens strip club with his girlfriend around 4:15 a.m.

The couple was taking an Uber cab home from the CityScapes gentleman’s club hours after the Knicks beat the Pistons in Madison Square Garden when three cars appeared and boxed them in.

Sources said Early and his girlfriend were riding in the back of the cab, oblivious to the oncoming threat until the attackers stopped their ride.

Early is in stable condition in the hospital.

Early played about 30 seconds Tuesday.

Alec Burks underwent successful surgery on his fractured left fibula.

Burks will remain in Salt Lake City to begin his rehabilitation, and will then accompany the team on road trips once he is cleared to travel. He will be out indefinitely, and further updates will be provided when appropriate. 

He suffered the injury in a fall after being fouled during a shot attempt against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 26.

Stephen Curry might not play on the Golden State Warriors' road trip at the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets because of his ailing left lower leg.

Curry didn't participate in Tuesday's light practice after limping through the Warriors' win on Monday.

Luke Walton said he believed Curry was suffering from something similar to the calf strain that he sustained in his right leg last week but did not know the specifics.

"There's a chance that he won't play in one or both," Walton said. "That's probably going to be a game-time decision or at least determined on how he's feeling tomorrow.

"He hasn't said anything except for he wants to play. Even last night in the game when I saw him in the game limping, and I tried to take him out, he gave the wave-off and said that it was fine."

Eric Bledsoe will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair his torn meniscus. 

Bledsoe was having an All-Star caliber season before the injury. 

Bledsoe is expected to be back in time for training camp.

Eric Bledsoe has a torn meniscus and will undergo surgery to repair it.

Bledsoe is expected to miss approximately six weeks.

Bledsoe suffered the injury in the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bledsoe will undergo surgery Tuesday, December 29. The surgery will be performed by team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tom Carter. 

Alec Burks has suffered an ankle fracture and will likely miss a minimum of six weeks.

Burks suffered the injury when fouled by Paul Pierce, landing awkwardly.

The Utah Jazz have suffered a number of injuries this season beginning with Dante Exum in the summer.

Eric Bledsoe is expected to miss extended time with a left knee injury.

Bledsoe suffered the injury in Saturday's loss by the Phoenix Suns to the Philadelphia 76ers.

There are fears of possible meniscus damage to Bledsoe's knee.

Bledsoe previously underwent surgery in 2014 on the right knee.

Blake Griffin suffered a partially torn left quad tendon during last night’s win over the Lakers. Griffin underwent an MRI this morning that revealed the injury. 

The Clippers leading scorer did not accompany the team to Utah and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Griffin is averaging 23.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 30 games (all starts) this season for the Clippers.