NEW ORLEANS: New Orleans Pelicans first-round draft pick Derik Queen is expected to miss the start of training camp after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, the team announced on Friday. The injury occurred on Tuesday during the Pelicans’ NBA Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Las Vegas.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced Friday that rookie center Derik Queen will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after undergoing successful surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist.

The New Orleans Pelicans’ Derik Queen underwent surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist. The rookie, 20, will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.