METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans middle Kevon Looney has been recognized with a left knee harm that’s anticipated to sideline him for not less than two to 3 weeks.
The Pelicans introduced Looney’s harm standing on Wednesday, referring particularly to his ailment as a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain.
The harm occurred throughout a preseason exhibition in recreation in Australia in opposition to the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 5.
The 6-foot-9 Looney, who’s coming into his eleventh NBA season, was a part of three Golden State Warriors title-winning groups. He has averaged 5 factors and 5.7 rebounds throughout his profession and was among the many extra outstanding free-agent acquisitions made this offseason by Joe Dumars, the Pelicans’ new govt vp of basketball operations.
The Pelicans’ different facilities embrace Yves Missi, a 2024 first-round draft alternative (twenty first total) out of Baylor.
Missi performed in 73 video games as a rookie, beginning 67, and averaged 9.1 factors, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 26.8 minutes per recreation.
The Pelicans open the common season Oct. 22 at Memphis.
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