Pelicans' Lance Stephenson: Will undergo groin surgery
Stephenson has been diagnosed with a groin injury that will require surgery.
Analysis:
A timetable for Stephenson's return will be announced at a later date. The 6-5 guard was signed by New Orleans late in the offseason and has occupied a significant role in the Pelicans' rotation. In six games, Stephenson has averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 27 minutes per game.