Ryan Anderson Injury: Updates on Pelicans Forward's Groin and Return

New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson has been out since March 20 as he nurses a sports hernia, and he could face surgery to repair it. It is unclear when he'll return to the court.

Continue for updates.

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Latest on Anderson's Status

Tuesday, April 5

Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the doctor Anderson visited in Philadelphia recommended surgery for the forward.

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Anderson Out vs. Nuggets

Thursday, March 31

Anderson will not be available Thursday against the Denver Nuggets, according to Brett Dawson of the Advocate. 

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Anderson Injury Further Cripples Pelicans' Frontcourt Depth

Anderson's battled injuries the past few seasons, depriving the Pelicans of watching their offense operate at full strength for extended stretches. 

A season-ending neck injury cut Anderson's 2013-14 season short after 22 appearances, and although he returned for the start of the following campaign, the stretch 4 missed 21 games due to an MCL sprain during the 2014-15 season. 

This season, Anderson's averaging 17.0 points on 42.7 percent shooting from the field and 36.6 percent shooting from three. 

New Orleans is now pressed for depth at the 4 with Anthony Davis also out due to left knee and shoulder injuries, but Dante Cunningham isn't a bad substitute option. Possessing a decent mid-range jump shot and good quickness, Cunningham's capable of filling the void if the groin injury doesn't hamper Anderson for too long.