Blazers forward Robinson has thumb surgery

Portland Trail Blazers forward Thomas Robinson underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, it was announced today by General Manager Neil Olshey.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Kirk Wong at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash.

Robinson injured the finger July 15 during Portland's NBA Summer League game against Atlanta in Las Vegas.

Robinson is expected to be ready for Portland's Fall training camp.