Marc Gasol out indefinitely after breaking right foot

Steven J. Gaither

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The Grizzlies will be without their big man as they look to stay in the playoff hunt. 

Center Marc Gasol has a broken right foot and will be out indefinitely, the team announced Tuesday. 

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The team initially called the injury a foot sprain, but in evaluation by team physicians Tuesday morning, an MRI revealed a fracture in his right foot.

“Marc is a cornerstone of our franchise," general manager Chris Wallace said in a statement. "We are focused on getting him healthy. A further update will be provided after the All-Star Break."

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The 31-year-old Gasol is averaging 16.6 points and seven rebounds per game this season for the Grizzlies (30-22), who are currently in fifth place in the Western Conference.  

Steven J. Gaither