Stoudemire to have surgery again

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Report: Stoudemire to have right knee surgery

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Amare Stoudemire's full-time return will have to wait until next season.

The Phoenix Suns' star will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to look for causes of a cyst and fluid accumulation, his manager, Rodney Rice, told The Arizona Republic for Wednesday's editions.

Team physician Thomas Carter is expected to operate Wednesday.

"As of right now, I'd say he's not going to play again this season," Rice told the Republic. "I feel that's the best thing for him."

Stoudemire underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee before the season and missed the first 66 games. The All-Star forward had 20 points and nine rebounds against Portland his first game back, but he was less effective in his subsequent two outings and hasn't played since.

Phoenix coach and general manager Mike D'Antoni said last week that the team would be cautious.

"He's going to play 10 years for us, so we're not going to be nearsighted and think it's so important that next week he plays," he said