Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins has initially been diagnosed with a torn Achilles’, ending his season. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press)New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins will undergo surgery to repair his torn left Achilles’ tendon, sources confirmed to The Washington Post, a devastating injury both to the short- and long-term hopes of the franchise. Cousins suffered the injury Friday night in the final seconds of New Orleans’ 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets while trying to track down an offensive rebound. Cousins planted his left foot, then immediately reached down and grabbed his heel, falling to the floor in pain. Once Cousins misses three games, New Orleans will almost certainly be granted a second injury exception, as they now have five players out with long-term injuries.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2018 06:22 UTC