Rajon Rondo to have surgery on orbital fracture, out for extrended period of time

Rajon Rondo will undergo surgery, according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Rondo was kneed in the face by team-mate Richard Jefferson incidentally in their 108-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

The vicious blow caused an orbital fracture to Rondo's left eye and a nasal fracture. He did not return to the game and has been held out of competition since the incident.

Cuban revealed on Wednesday that Rondo did not suffer a concussion as a result of the hit.

Cuban did not give a timetable for the surgery, but did say the Mavericks are looking to sign a player to a 10-day contract.

Rondo has started 21 games for the Mavs in 2015, averaging 9.2 points, 6.5 assists and five rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game.