Isn't that the same kind of fracture Simmons had? *looks it up* yup. Seems pretty serious. Too bad for Smith. Weird that the Process is simultaneously successful and snakebit.
Yeah, it’s also what KD had a few years back. Generally seems to be a 6-9 month recovery, with a risk of recurrence if not properly healed, so conservative approaches tend to be preferred. Given that he’s a project rookie and unlikely to provide much use if he’s thrown into the rotation post-ASB, I expect they’ll hold him out all season.