New Orleans Pelicans rookie Dyson Daniels exited Saturday night's NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers after suffering an apparent ankle injury.
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Daniels landed awkwardly as he attempted a layup midway through the second quarter. He stayed down on the baseline and was eventually helped to the locker room by his teammates.
Aussie Dyson Daniels goes down injured and has to helped off the floor 🤕🙏 pic.twitter.com/wq9FLo4Vx4
— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) July 10, 2022
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Daniels, who was selected eighth overall by the Pelicans, exited the game with one point, one rebound, two assists and a steal in eight minutes.
Dyson Daniels is heading to the locker room. Looks like he may have injured his right ankle from the replay.
— Brooke Kirchhofer (@brookechesney) July 10, 2022
ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports that Daniels suffered a right ankle sprain, with x-rays coming back negative.
Dyson Daniels has a right ankle sprain, according to the Pelicans. X-rays were negative. He will not return tonight.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 10, 2022
The Blazers cruised to an 85-68 win in Las Vegas, behind 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists from Trendon Watford. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 23 points and eight rebounds.
