Tyreke Evans Injury: Updates on Pelicans Guard's Recovery from Knee Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans swingman Tyreke Evans has been out of the lineup since he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Oct. 20. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Evans to Play vs. Grizzlies

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Evans posted on Instagram that he will suit up against Memphis on Tuesday:

On Monday, head coach Alvin Gentry told reporters that "unless something bizarre happens," Evans will play.

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Evans' Surgery Successful

Tuesday, Oct. 20

According to the Pelicans' official release, Evans' surgery on his right knee was a success.

Evans' problem with the right knee began toward the beginning of October, when a knee contusion held him out of the Pelicans' preseason opener. According to Brett Dawson of the Advocate, Evans played in two more games. But soreness sidelined him for Saturday's game, and he went to get the knee checked out.

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Evans' Injury Significant Blow to Pelicans Backcourt Depth

Evans was one of New Orleans' most durable players over the past two seasons, playing in 151 of 164 games. His size (6'6", 220 lbs) also gives him the versatility to play at the 2 or even 3 depending on what size lineup the Pelicans want to roll out.

It's been apparent over the first six years of his career that he can score, having averaged 16.8 points per game, but he came along nicely last season as a distributor, dishing out a career-high 6.6 assists per game.

With the Pelicans looking to rebound from a 4-13 start, getting Evans back in the lineup gives New Orleans a reliable scorer alongside Anthony Davis, something they desperately as they try to compete in the Western Conference. 

Stats courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com.