Tyreke Evans (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery Thursday, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Evans (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery Thursday, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Evans injured the knee during the Pelicans' first-round series against Golden State, playing through the ailment in Games 2, 3 and 4. The team has not announced a return timetable, but considering it was only an arthroscopic procedure, Evans is likely to be ready for the start of the 2014-15 season, barring any setbacks.