Taylor Hendricks, a forward for the Utah Jazz, successfully underwent surgery to address a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle. The injury occurred during a game against the Dallas Mavericks, leading to a season-ending diagnosis.

Hendricks, who was drafted ninth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, had been averaging 4.7 points and 5.0 rebounds this season before the injury. His coach, Will Hardy, expressed concern for the team's emotional response to witnessing the injury.