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Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels diagnosed with meniscus tear – Winnipeg Free Press

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels has been diagnosed with a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, the team announced Monday.

The Pelicans said they are evaluating treatment options and did not immediately give a timeline for Daniels' return to basketball.

The 6-foot-8 Daniels, a native of Australia, was New Orleans' first-round pick in the 2022 NBA draft, selected eighth overall.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Yannik Peterhans)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Yannik Peterhans)

This season, Daniels appeared in 52 games with 15 starts, playing nearly 22 minutes per game, averaging 5.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals.

The Pelicans are in Memphis on Monday for a game against the Grizzlies.

Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III was diagnosed with a similar meniscus injury in early September, before NBA training camp even opened. He underwent arthroscopic surgery and his recovery took nearly three months before returning to the Pelicans lineup on November 29.

Entering Monday night's NBA playoffs, the Pelicans have 29 regular season games remaining.