Bobcats' Taylor undergoes successful surgery, out 6-9 months

Charlotte Bobcats forward Jeffery Taylor underwent successful surgery on Monday to repair the rupture in his right Achilles tendon that he suffered in Friday’s game at Detroit.

The surgery was performed by foot specialist Dr. Bob Anderson.

Following four weeks of non-weight bearing, Taylor will begin the rehabilitation process. The standard timeline for recovery is 6-9 months.