NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -The New Orleans Pelicans announced Wednesday (Oct. 15) that center Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain in his left knee.
FILE – New Orleans Pelicans forward Kevon Looney (55) poses for a portrait during their NBA basketball media day in Metairie, La., Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)(Gerald Herbert | AP)
The Pelicans say that the injury occurred Oct. 5 during the team’s preseason game against the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australia.
Looney will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks, and further updates will be provided as appropriate, according to a team source.
Before signing with New Orleans this offseason as a free agent, Looney spent the past 10 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, where he won three NBA Championships.
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The Pelicans are in Orlando Thursday night (Oct. 16) for their final preseason game. It will not be broadcast over the air but fans can catch a livestream at Pelicans.com.
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