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Pelicans’ Kevon Looney expected to be sidelined 2-3 weeks with a left knee injury
Looney's left knee sprain from a preseason game in Australia sidelines the Pelicans' veteran center for 2-3 weeks, impacting their lineup before the Oct. 22 season opener.
- On Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced center Kevon Looney has a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee.
- During a preseason exhibition in Australia on Oct. 5, Looney sustained his injury against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
- The team says Looney will be out for two to three weeks, and Pelicans medical staff will re-evaluate him then with updates to follow.
- Looney's absence means the Pelicans must adjust early rotations, as he will miss the regular-season opener Oct. 22 at Memphis, delaying his debut.
- Yves Missi and other frontcourt players now face increased responsibility after Joe Dumars acquired 11th-season veteran Kevon Looney, whose former coach Steve Kerr called his impact `On and off the court`.
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NBA: Pelicans' Kevon Looney sidelined with left knee injury
METAIRIE, Louisiana — 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 ahead of the NBA season. 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…
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