Nuggets' Gallinari to miss season after second ACL surgery

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari underwent surgery on Wednesday morning to reconstruct an ACL tear in his left knee, team announced. The surgery was performed by team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steve Traina at Midtown Surgical Center.

“Danilo’s knee required that he undergo reconstruction of the ACL, which was successfully completed earlier this morning. Knowing Danilo’s drive and work ethic, we look forward to a full recovery and a healthy return to the court next season,” Nuggets General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly said.

Gallinari tore his ACL on April 4, 2013, against the Dallas Mavericks.