Tyreke Evans: Status for rest of season uncertain

Coach Alvin Gentry clarified Wednesday morning that it hasn't been determined yet if Evans will require season-ending surgery on his right knee. "He's seeing some specialists and getting some second opinions," Gentry said. "We'll see where that leads. That's basically it right now."

Analysis:

A report filed earlier in the day by Yahoo! Sports' Shams Charania first suggested that Evans, who had only previously been ruled out through the All-Star break with right knee tendinitis, would undergo surgery, but it appears the Pelicans are exploring all avenues before making a decision on the combo guard's availability for the remainder of the season. Once the Pelicans have gathered sufficient information from medical experts, an update on Evans' status should be provided, but the fact that a season-ending procedure even remains a possibility for the 26-year-old is quite worrisome. He can likely be dropped in most formats with a quick return -- or any return at all -- seemingly not on the horizon.