Nuggets' Wilson Chandler (hip) undergoes surgery, out for season

Wilson Chandler is expected to return for the 2016-2017 season.

The Denver Nuggetsannounced that forward Wilson Chandler underwent successful hip surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.

Chandler, 28, played in 78 games last season and averaged 13.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He is expected to return next season. Chandler previously underwent hip surgery in May 2012.

Chandler signed a four-year, $46.5 million contract extension over the summer. 

- Christopher Chavez