Charles Smith out with knee injury

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Clippers forward Charles Smith has been sidelined for four to six weeks with a knee injury.

The team reported that Smith underwent arthropscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee Saturday morning.

Team physician Tony Daly, who performed the procedure at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital, said the surgery went well without any complications.

Smith, 26, led the Clippers in scoring last season with 20 points per game, including a single-game career high of 50. The 6-foot-10, first round draft pick is in his fourth year with the club.

It is believed Smith sustained the injury in a pre-season game against the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 16.