DENVER (AP) -The Toronto Raptors filed a statement of claim against the Spanish Basketball Federation on Friday for nonpayment of insurance related to Jorge Garbajosa’s injury.
Garbajosa underwent more surgery on his left leg and ankle on Dec. 11 in Baltimore.
The 6-foot-9 forward broke a bone in his lower leg and dislocated his ankle while trying to block a shot last March. The injury ended his rookie season.
Although the injury looked as if it would keep him out until training camp at the earliest, Garbajosa declared himself healthy enough to suit up for Spain at the European basketball championships in Madrid over the summer.
At first, Toronto balked at Garbajosa’s participation after general manager Bryan Colangelo said that tests showed the forward’s fractured fibula wasn’t completely healed. However, the two sides struck a deal after the Spanish federation agreed to insure his contract.
“It is unfortunate that we’ve reached this point,” Toronto officials said in a statement. “The matter is now before the courts. Therefore, we will respect the court process and not comment further.”
Add A Comment
THIS IS NOT A GAMBLING SITE – If you think you have a gambling problem click here.
Disclaimer: This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Individual users are responsible for the laws regarding accessing gambling information from their jurisdictions. Many countries around the world prohibit gambling, please check the laws in your location. Any use of this information that may violate any federal, state, local or international law is strictly prohibited.
Copyright: The information contained on TheSpread.com website is protected by international copyright and may not be reproduced, or redistributed in any way without expressed written consent.
About: TheSpread.com is the largest sports betting news site in the United States. We provide point spread news, odds, statistics and information to over 175 countries around the world each year. Our coverage includes all North American College and Professional Sports as well as entertainment, political and proposition wagering news.
©1999-2023 TheSpread.com