The Boston Celtics announce that forward Wally Szczerbiak is scheduled to undergo season ending ankle surgery on Thursday March 8, 2007. The procedure will be performed by Team Physician Dr. Brian McKeon at New England Baptist Hospital.

In 32 games this season, Szczerbiak is averaging 15.0 points and 3.1 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per game. The eighth year pro has missed 24 games this season due to injury; all but one game due to ankle sprains. Szczerbiak recorded a season high of 35 points against the Charlotte Bobcats on November 8, 2006.

The Celtics this season are headed straight to the lottery, with their eye on Greg Oden or Kevin Durant.