Mar 13, 2009 2:41 PM EST

New Jersey Nets forward Eduardo Najera underwent successful surgery today to repair a sports hernia. The surgery was performed by Dr. Richard Cattey at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Najera will miss the remainder of the season. The ninth-year forward has played in 27 games in his first season with the Nets, posting averages of 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Via Press Release