"METAIRIE, La. -- 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 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 out of Baylor."
Kevon Looney has a left knee proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain expected to sideline him two to three weeks. The injury happened Oct. 5 during a preseason exhibition in Australia against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Looney is 6-foot-9 and entering his 11th NBA season, with career averages of 5 points and 5.7 rebounds and three championships with the Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans acquired him as a prominent offseason free agent under executive VP Joe Dumars. The team also lists Yves Missi, a 2024 first-round pick from Baylor, among its centers. The Pelicans open Oct. 22 at Memphis.
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