Nemanja Bjelica's return prolonged by at least a month / News - Basketnews.com

Nemanja Bjelica hasn't recovered from the calf injury he suffered in August and will be out for at least a month, assistant coach Stefanos Dedas told.

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After suffering a calf injury during a friendly match against Montenegro in August, Nemanja Bjelica missed not only the EuroBasket 2022 but the start of the 2022-23 EuroLeague season as well.

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When it seemed like the forward could be back soon, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced that Bjelica suffered a setback in his recovery a month ago.

Now, assistant coach Stefanos Dedas told SDNA.gr that the player will be out for at least a month.

Bjelica last played official games for the national team during 2023 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. Over two matches against Latvia and Belgium this summer, Bjelica registered 6.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 5 EFF.

Although he had a limited role in the offense, Bjelica was vital for the Golden State Warriors on the defensive end, playing in 71 regular-season games and averaging 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per contest.

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