Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss suffered a right ankle fracture in Saturday's practice and will have surgery later this week, the team announced Sunday.

The Warriors said Chriss "suffered a right syndesmosis ankle injury with a fibular fracture," and a timeline will be set after the surgery.

The 23-year-old found some footing in the Warriors' rotation after being signed last year, and the Warriors were hoping he could continue improving behind No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman this season.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said last week that Wiseman's minutes would get a "bump up" after an impressive first two games, but with Chriss out for the foreseeable future the Warriors will need Wiseman to pick up even more slack.

Veteran Kevon Looney, who has struggled with several injuries over the past year, will also be leaned on more in Kerr's rotation. Chriss averaged 6.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in two games this season.