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Pelicans’ EJ Liddell to undergo MRI after suffering knee injury

Liddell suffered a right leg injury on Monday in the third quarter of the Pelicans’ win over the Hawks.

New Orleans Pelicans rookie EJ Liddell will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of a right knee injury suffered on Monday versus the Atlanta Hawks in the Las Vegas Summer League.

The injury occurred in the third quarter of the Pelicans’ 101-73 win at Cox Pavilion. He appeared to attempt to gain position down low but his right leg buckled and he fell to the court. He needed assistance walking off of the court and was unable to put any weight on his leg.

Pelicans summer league head coach Jarron Collins called it unfortunate.

“Injuries are part of the game,” Collins said. “You never want to see anyone get injured out there. We’ll have more information tomorrow and just go from there.”

The contest was just the second of summer league for Liddell, the 41st pick last month. He recorded two points, four rebounds and one block in his debut on Saturday, and had six points, four rebounds and two assists prior to leaving on Monday.

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The injury to Liddell came after No. 8 pick Dyson Daniels suffered an ankle injury after eight minutes of work on Saturday. He was ruled out of returning and did not play on Monday. It is not considered to be serious but Daniels is not expected to play again in summer league.

The Pelicans will likely be cautious with each player moving forward and hold them out of action. The team has not yet provided an update on Liddell but it will certainly be holding out hope it is not serious.

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NBA Rookie of the Year: Paolo Banchero early favorite to win in 2023

With the NBA draft completed, @Tipico Sportsbook has released some early odds for the Rookie of the Year award next season.

The NBA is full-steam ahead toward the start of the Las Vegas Summer League on Thursday as the incoming rookie class will have the opportunity to take the court for the first time.

The top picks in the draft will take center stage with the likes of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. all debuting with their respective teams. Fans will even have a chance to see Holmgren a bit earlier as the Oklahoma City Thunder are also participating in the Salt Lake City Summer League this week.

Before those players even take the court, Tipico Sportsbook has already handicapped the class and released some early odds for the Rookie of the Year award next season. The race will certainly fluctuate over the course of the next several months so it will be worth monitoring how things will change in the eyes of the oddsmakers.

Here are the current odds for the 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year race.

The 10 best picks in the 2022 NBA draft

It was an eventful 2022 NBA draft and many teams made very good moves to get better. Rookie Wire took a look at some of the best ones.

It was an eventful 2022 NBA draft and many teams made very good moves to get better.

Teams like Oklahoma City, Houston and Orlando made big splashes and picked up great prospects for the future. With all that being said, some of the best picks were made by teams all over the NBA.

Here are the 10 best picks in the 2022 NBA draft that could shake up the league for a long time to come.

Chris Kirschner: Some of the expected …

Chris Kirschner: Some of the expected Hawks draft workout participants in the coming days, I’m told: Jaden Hardy, Jean Montero, EJ Liddell, James Akinjo, Remy Martin, Leonardo Okeke, Kennedy Chandler, Ron Harper, Johnny Juzang, Wendell Moore, Blake Wesley, Brady Manek

Branham’s Ohio State teammate, E.J. …

Branham’s Ohio State teammate, E.J. Liddell, has been forced to reschedule a few different times — even though the Cavs are still hoping to bring him in for a workout. Liddell’s immediate fit isn’t ideal given the Cavs’ currently crowded frontcourt, but sources say Liddell is one of the many possibilities with the 14th pick — probably further down the priority list. Plus, power forward Kevin Love’s contract expires at the end of the season and Liddell would provide future depth.

Ohio State’s EJ Liddell has pre-draft workout with Bulls

The Bulls hold the No. 18 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

As the NBA Finals kicks off on Thursday, the Chicago Bulls are looking towards the offseason with the NBA draft and free agency right around the corner.

On Wednesday, the Bulls conducted pre-draft workouts, that included Ohio State junior forward EJ Liddell.

The Illinois-native posted a photo on his Instagram story of a Bulls practice jersey just as he did on Tuesday when working out for the Denver Nuggets.

In his junior season, Liddell averaged 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.6 blocks per game, helping lead the Buckeyes to a 20-12 record, ultimately losing to the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Liddell would provide the Bulls a seasoned rookie who can come in and play immediately in a role off the bench. Whether it’s making smart, timely plays on the offensive side of the ball or locking up and protecting the rim on the defensive end, Liddell will be able to contribute on day one as a mid-to-late first-round draft pick.

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