Caris LeVert to return Saturday, make Pacers debut following kidney surgery
The Indiana Pacers are expecting Caris LeVert to make his team debut on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN.
After undergoing surgery to remove a small mass on his left kidney in late January, guard Caris LeVert will make his Indiana Pacers debut vs. Phoenix on Saturday, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 12, 2021
LeVert was acquired from Brooklyn as part of the four-team blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Nets. During his physical with Indiana a small, cancerous mass was found on his left kidney. He had surgery to remove the mass, and has been ramping up his physical activity since.
This year in 12 games for the Nets, LeVert averaged 18.5 points per game. His return is a good sign for not only his overall well-being, but the Pacers hopes as a contender in the Eastern Conference this year.