Nets guard Vaughn has foot surgery

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., April 5 (UPI) -- Guard Jacque Vaughn of the New Jersey Nets had foot surgery Tuesday and will be out the rest of the season.

Vaughn, 30, as averaging 5.3 points per game in his first season with the Nets. He suffered the injury Saturday against Orlando.

Vaughan's operation involved having a screw inserted to repair the fracture. He is expected to be back next season.

Vaughn has career averages of 5.0 points and 2.7 assists over eight seasons.