Derik Queen (New Orleans Pelicans)
July 2025
Rookie forward Derik Queen will miss the start of training camp after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, sustained during Summer League action. He’ll be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
Queen tore his scapholunate ligament during Tuesday’s game and underwent surgery on Friday, performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles. Drafted 13th by Atlanta, his rights were acquired by the Pelicans via trade.