Sergey Karasev Injury: Updates on Nets Wing's Knee and Return

Brooklyn Nets wing Sergey Karasev is set to miss the rest of the 2014-15 NBA season after suffering a knee injury in the Nets' 111-91 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, the team announced. It provided the following statement: 

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Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Sergey Karasev has been diagnosed with a dislocated patella and a torn MCL of the right knee, along with multiple loose bodies in the knee joint, General Manager Billy King announced. The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of last night's game versus New Orleans. Karasev will undergo surgery tomorrow, March 12th, at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and will be out for the remainder of the season.

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Tim Bontemps of the New York Post previously reported Karasev wouldn't travel with the team as it prepares for an upcoming four-game road trip.

The Nets announced earlier Tuesday night that the 21-year-old sprained his right knee and would have tests done Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. Rod Boone of Newsday reported that Karasev was using crutches after the game.

Devin Kharpertian of The Brooklyn Game thought at the time the way in which Karasev injured his knee didn't bode well for his outlook:

Karasev entered the game averaging 4.8 points and two rebounds a game for Brooklyn.

Although he doesn't occupy a vital role for the Nets, he provides depth off the bench, something the team will need as it continues its push for the playoffs.