The Brooklyn Nets' disappointing start to the season hit a low point with the loss of All-Star center Brook Lopez for the season due to a broken foot, ESPN reports citing league sources.
Nets General Manager Billy King announced Saturday that Lopez had been diagnosed with a fractured fifth metatarsal of the right foot.
The injury occurred during last night's game against Philadelphia. The Nets will issue a further update next week after consultation with their team physicians.
Lopez previously fractured the same bone during the 2011-12 season and underwent surgery following the 2012-13 season to replace a bent screw in the foot.
Lopez has played in 17 games this season, averaging a team-high 20.7 points along with 6.0 rebounds and 1.76 blocks per game.