Rockets' Stephen Silas: David Nwaba to undergo wrist surgery

Rockets swingman David Nwaba has decided to undergo right wrist surgery, according to coach Stephen Silas, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.

The surgical procedure would likely sideline Nwaba for approximately six weeks. Nwaba originally sprained his wrist in a February 28 game, but he tried to tough it out with so many of his teammates unavailable due to injuries.

Nwaba re-aggravated the wrist injury on Sunday against Boston, which put surgery back on the table. Nwaba has appeared in 30 games this season, averaging 9.2 points and 3.9 rebounds. He’s playing for his fifth team in as many seasons.

Houston picked up its $1.824M option on Nwaba in November. He was signed to a two-year deal prior to the resumption. He began last season with the Nets but suffered a torn Achilles tendon in December and was waived shortly thereafter.