PORTLAND, OR (KPTV/AP) -
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden is out for the season.
While undergoing surgery Monday to remove debris from his left knee, the team says doctors found additional damage that required microfracture surgery.
The former No.1 pick in the 2007 NBA draft has now had two microfracture surgeries on his left knee, and one on his right. He has also undergone surgery for a fractured left kneecap.
He hasn't played a NBA game since Dec. 5, 2009, when he suffered a knee injury.
"This is not the news we were hoping for Greg or the organization," said Trail Blazers President Larry Miller. "It's hard to put into words the heartbreak for everyone involved, but especially for Greg. He's a young man who has experienced a great number of physical challenges in his playing career and today is yet another significant setback for him."
Oden will become an unrestricted free agent following this season.
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