Nets' DeMarre Carroll has ankle surgery on eve of season

NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll has undergone right ankle surgery and will miss the start of the season.

The team says Carroll had a right ankle arthroscopy. It was performed Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Carroll started 73 games at forward for the Nets last season, averaging 13.5 points and 6.6 rebounds.

The Nets say updates regarding Carroll's return will be issued as appropriate.

Brooklyn opens its season Wednesday at Detroit.