Pelicans: EJ Liddell out indefinitely after tearing right ACL
New Orleans Pelicans rookie EJ Liddell suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will be out indefinitely, the team announced on Tuesday. An MRI confirmed the injury.
Liddell, the 41st pick last month, suffered the injury in the Pelicans’ win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He attempted to gain position down low but his right leg buckled and he fell to the court. He needed assistance walking off and was unable to put any weight on his leg.
He will undergo surgery to address the injury at a later date.
The contest was just the second of summer league for Liddell. He recorded two points, four rebounds and one block in his debut on Saturday and followed that up with six points, four rebounds and two assists prior to leaving on Monday.
Liddell hadn’t signed a contract with the Pelicans prior to the injury and is not guaranteed a roster spot as a second-round pick. The team and Liddell will now work to determine the next course of action but the news is a tough blow for the 21-year-old just starting off in the NBA.
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