METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans center Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a left knee injury that is expected to sideline him for at least two to three weeks.
The Pelicans announced Looney’s injury status on Wednesday, referring specifically to his ailment as a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain.
The injury occurred during a preseason exhibition in game in Australia against the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 5.
The 6-foot-9 Looney, who is entering his 11th NBA season, was part of three Golden State Warriors title-winning teams. He has averaged 5 points and 5.7 rebounds during his career and was among the more prominent free-agent acquisitions made this offseason by Joe Dumars, the Pelicans’ new executive vice president of basketball operations.
The Pelicans’ other centers include Yves Missi, a 2024 first-round draft choice (21st overall) out of Baylor.
Missi played in 73 games as a rookie, starting 67, and averaged 9.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 26.8 minutes per game.
The Pelicans open the regular season Oct. 22 at Memphis.
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