METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Pelicans center Kevon Looney has been diagnosed with a left knee injury that is expected to sideline him for at least two to three weeks.

The Pelicans announced Looney's injury status Wednesday, referring specifically to his ailment as a proximal tibiofibular ligament sprain.

The injury occurred during a preseason exhibition in game in Australia against the South East Melbourne Phoenix on Oct. 5.

The 6-foot-9 Looney, who is entering his 11th NBA season, was part of three Golden State Warriors title-winning teams. He has averaged 5 points and 5.7 rebounds during his career and was among the more prominent free-agent acquisitions made this offseason by Joe Dumars, the Pelicans' new executive vice president of basketball operations.

The Pelicans' other c

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