Salt Lake City, UT (SportsNetwork.com) - The Utah Jazz will be without guard Alec Burks for the remainder of the season due to surgery on his left shoulder.
Burks, who signed a multi-year contract extension, on Oct. 31, will have the procedure performed by Jazz head orthopaedic team physician, Dr. Travis Maak, on Wednesday.
"Alec's long-term health has been our top priority throughout this process, and although it is unfortunate that we will be without his services on the court the rest of this season, we commend Alec's commitment and continued effort to play through considerable pain to this point," Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said. "After continued consultation with our medical staff, Alec and his representation, we have unanimously agreed that it would be most prudent for Alec to have this procedure performed now in order to ensure that he will be healthy and ready for the start of next season."
The 23-year-old Burks started all 27 games he played in for the Jazz this season and was averaging 13.9 points and a career-best 4.2 rebounds to go with 3.0 assists.
The Jazz selected Burks 12th overall in the 2011 draft.
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