Tyreke Evans (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Sacramento, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

Evans (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Sacramento, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Evans' problematic knee had already sparked conversation about a minutes reduction to lessen wear and tear, and now the team has officially ruled him out for Thursday's game. To make matter worse, Anthony Davis (concussion) will miss Thursday as well, meaning the Pelicans will be without their best offensive threats. Bryce Dejean-Jones will get the start in Evans' place against the Kings.