Cavaliers' Dylan Windler likely done for season after left knee surgery

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman Dylan Windler can't catch a break. 

The 24-year-old hasn't taken the court since March 26 and will likely be out for the remainder of the season following a procedure on his left knee. 

"Windler underwent successful left knee surgery yesterday at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago to address ongoing patella tendinopathy concerns," the Cavaliers explained in their official statement. "Recent imaging at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health and continuous evaluation by the Cavaliers medical staff confirmed that surgery was the best course of action to treat the affected area." 

The club added that Windler is out indefinitely. Cleveland is 20-37 on the campaign and won't make any type of significant postseason run this spring. 

This development is the latest unfortunate occurrence for the No. 26 selection of the 2019 NBA Draft who missed all of what should've been his rookie season due to a stress fracture in his left leg, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). Windler has played in just 31 games as a pro and was averaging 5.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest through March 26.