Rockets guard Ward undergoes surgery

Ward, who is on the injured list, had surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee. In 14 games this season for the Rockets, including 13 starts, he has averaged 5.4 points and 3.1 assists per contest.

The injury to Ward, who has not played since November 26 against Utah, prompted Houston to acquire guards Jon Barry and David Wesley through separate trades within the past week.

Ward has averaged 6.3 points and 4.0 assists over 630 career games with New York, San Antonio and Houston.