Pelicans' Kevon Looney to miss 2-3 weeks with knee injury sustained in preseason.

New Orleans Pelicans center Kevon Looney is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a left knee injury, specifically a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain, sustained during a preseason game on October 5 in Australia. The injury occurred while he was playing for the team, which added him in the offseason under new executive Joe Dumars. Looney, a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, averages 5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Rookie center Yves Missi, the 2024 21st overall pick, is expected to step in. The Pelicans open the regular season on October 22 against the Memphis Grizzlies.