Craig Sager’s leukemia has returned

Craig Sager returned to the NBA sidelines for one game this month. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)

Just weeks after returning to the NBA sidelines following an 11-month battle with leukemia, Craig Sager is fighting cancer again.

His son, Craig Sager II, announced on Twitter that his father will undergo another round of chemotherapy.

We wanted to ensure he was taken care of & that we knew what the next steps were before we shared this #SagerStrong pic.twitter.com/IhUM2nK8yl
— Craig Sager II (@CraigSagerJr) March 29, 2015

The beloved 42-year broadcast veteran missed being a part of the NCAA tournament as he battles the flu.

In an interview with the AJC earlier this month, the 63-year-old Sager spoke frankly about his struggles with cancer and his determination to beat it.

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