CLEVELAND, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Cleveland Cavaliers rookie guard Dajuan Wagner late Tuesday underwent a medical procedure to remove a blood clot in his ureter. The procedure was performed at the Cleveland Clinic.
Team medical personnel said the tube connects his left kidney with his bladder. The clot had been discovered Monday during tests for Wagner's bladder infection.
It is anticipated that the procedure will speed his recovery, but Wagner will remain at the clinic for a short time. No timetable has been set for his return to the team.
"I talked to Dajuan and he's in good spirits but he's very disappointed that he can't start the season with the team," Wagner's father, Milt, told the Akron Beacon Journal. Milt Wagner is a former NBA player who now coordinates basketball operations at Memphis University, where his son played for one season before being drafted. "Dajuan is a competitor and he wants to be out there. It's taking longer than expected, but this isn't something that's serious."
Wagner, the sixth overall pick in this year's NBA draft, is an explosive shooting guard who may also play the point for the Cavaliers. His specialty is getting into the lane and creating shots for himself and his teammates.
The 6-3 Wagner left Memphis after his freshman season to enter the draft. When the Cavaliers selected him sixth overall, it became clear they planned to deal point guard Andre Miller, who was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal for forward Darius Miles.
Wagner, who possesses quickness, long arms and great jumping ability, had a stellar season in his only year at Memphis. He averaged 21.2 points per contest and led the Tigers to an overall record of 27-9. He then was named the Most Valuable Player after he led Memphis to the NIT title.
