Pelicans’ Kevon Looney expected to be sidelined 2-3 weeks with a left knee injury
Original Publication Date: October 15, 2025 5:38PM
Publication Updated: October 15, 2025 6:06PM
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.
___
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
