"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. 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."
Kevon Looney has a left knee proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks. The injury occurred Oct. 5 during a preseason exhibition game in Australia against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Looney is a 6-foot-9 center entering his 11th NBA season and was part of three Golden State Warriors title-winning teams. He has career averages of 5 points and 5.7 rebounds. Looney was a notable offseason free-agent acquisition by Joe Dumars, the Pelicans' executive vice president of basketball operations. Pelicans backup centers include 2024 first-round pick Yves Missi, who averaged 9.1 points and 8.2 rebounds as a rookie. The Pelicans open the regular season Oct. 22 at Memphis.
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