Cleveland Cavaliers center Semih Erden underwent surgery to repair a broken thumb and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
Erden was injured while playing for Turkish club Besiktas.
The 7-foot Erden averaged 4.0 points and 2.9 rebounds last season in 41 games with Boston and Cleveland.
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