After exiting Thursday’s overtime victory over Sacramento due to a knee injury, Pelicans center Yves Missi has been diagnosed with a right knee hyperextension, the team announced today (via Twitter). An MRI showed no structural damage in the knee, according to the Pelicans, who say that the rookie big man will help reevaluated at some point next week, with more details to come … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Missi Hyperextends Knee, Replaced By Bulls’ Buzelis For Rising Stars
Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Hunter, Pelicans, Ingram, Boucher
As the Raptors sought out a scorer and play-maker to complement Scottie Barnes, they considered several options besides Brandon Ingram ahead of last Thursday’s trade deadline before making a deal with New Orleans, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Toronto had real interest in forward De’Andre Hunter, according to Fischer, who says the Raptors have had … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Hunter, Pelicans, Ingram, Boucher
Pelicans’ Herb Jones Has Shoulder Surgery, Done For Year
Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has had successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff, per a New Orleans press release. As had been anticipated earlier this week by Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, Jones will indeed be shelved for the rest of the season while he recuperates. This story will be updated… … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Herb Jones Has Shoulder Surgery, Done For Year
Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
Zion Williamson remains the focal point of the Pelicans’ plans, despite his extensive injury history. Executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said during a lengthy press conference that he’ll continue to build his team around the high-scoring big man, the Associated Press’ Brett Martel relays. “If you take just his body of work this year, what he’s done for us when … [Read more...] about Griffin: Williamson Remains Centerpiece Of Pelicans’ Future Plans
Pelicans Bracing For Herb Jones To Miss Rest Of Season
There’s a good chance that Pelicans forward Herbert Jones will be shut down for the season, executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin said today to reporters, including Rod Walker of NOLA.com (Twitter link). Jones has been out since January 8 due to a torn posterior labrum in his right shoulder. The club indicated at the time that he had been ruled out … [Read more...] about Pelicans Bracing For Herb Jones To Miss Rest Of Season