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Born in Toronto, Bhullar became the first player of Indian
descent to sign with an NBA team when he inked a contract with
the Sacramento in August 2014. The 7-foot-5, 360-pound center
played for the Kings' summer-league title winner in Las Vegas.
Bhullar played for the Kings' D-League affiliate Reno Bighorns
and averaged 10.3 points on 72.7 percent shooting, 8.8 rebounds
and 3.9 blocks in 39 games. He led the D-League in field goal
percentage and blocks per game.
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Phoenix Suns center Alex Len underwent surgery to repair a
broken nose and is expected to be out at least a week.
The second-year center, who is averaging 6.3 points and 6.6
rebounds this season, was injured during the Suns' 109-86 loss
at the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic will have surgery
on his right Achilles tendon next week and miss the rest of the
season, the team announced.
Pekovic, 29, averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in 31 games.
(Editing by Larry Fine) ))
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