Hornets F Kidd-Gilchrist undergoes groin surgery

Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist underwent surgery for a chronic groin strain on Tuesday. The Hornets said Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to be available for the start of training camp in September.

The 25-year-old Kidd-Gilchrist averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 64 games last season (three starts). In seven seasons with the Hornets, Kidd-Gilchrist is averaging 8.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 421 games (356 starts).