Pelicans' Omer Asik out three weeks with calf strain
New Orleans Pelicans forward Omer Asik (calf strain) is expected to miss three weeks.
What It Means:
Asik could be ready for the start of the season, but it increases the uncertainty in the team's front court. Alexis Ajinca is expected to miss another four to six weeks with a hamstring strain. Any time missed for Asik could lead to an expanded role for Ryan Anderson.
Asik finished last season ranked 62nd in nERD at 1.7 while Anderson was a bit lower with a nERD of 0.2. Asik started all 76 games in which he played last year, averaging 26.1 minutes with a 112 Offensive Rating, meaning any time missed would result in opportunity via volume for others.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
Recent NBA Player News
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
Recent Chicago Bulls Player News
- Chicago's Ayo Dosunmu (quad) will play on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Andre Drummond (ankle) available for Chicago on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Chicago's Alex Caruso (ankle) active on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Alex Caruso (ankle) expects to play Friday for Bulls April 19th, 2024
- Bulls' Andre Drummond (ankle) questionable for Friday April 18th, 2024
- Ayo Dosunmu (quad) uncertain for Bulls play-in Friday April 18th, 2024
