Pacers' Caris LeVert out indefinitely after small mass found on kidney
Indiana had just acquired the guard earlier in the week
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Caris LeVert, who was sent to the Indiana Pacers as a part of a four-team trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets from the Houston Rockets, is dealing with a medical issue.
An MRI conducted as part of a physical before the trade revealed a small mass on LeVert’s left kidney, the team said. He will undergo further medical tests to determine the next steps.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"On behalf of my family and myself, we want to thank the Indiana Pacers for their support and guidance. We are grateful for their extreme thoroughness during the physical process and I am looking forward to joining the team and being part of this great organization as soon as possible," LeVert said.
Kevin Pritchard, the president of basketball operations, added: "We acquired Caris because of who he is as a young man first and foremost. His basketball skill and on court play speaks for itself and we know he has a great career ahead of him. We will support Caris through this time and know that he will join us on the court as soon as he is able."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}LeVert, 26, was on the Nets through his short career.
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He was averaging 18.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6 assists per game for the Nets before the trade.