Ed Davis of the University of North Carolina smiles after being selected by the Toronto Raptors as the 13th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft in New York, June 24, 2010. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineLUCAS JACKSON/Reuters
Toronto Raptors rookie Ed Davis has suffered a knee injury less than two weeks before the start of training camp.
Davis suffered damage to his meniscus cartilage in his right knee while playing basketball Wednesday, the Raptors announced Friday, adding the team and Davis are evaluating treatment options.
A serious injury would be a blow to a young Raptors squad that lost Chris Bosh in the off-season when the all-star forward signed with the Miami Heat.
Toronto selected Davis, a University of North Carolina product, with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft, hoping the six-foot-10 would help fill the front-court hole left by Bosh's departure.
Davis showed promise in his Raptors debut during summer league action in Las Vegas, especially considering his U.S. college season had been cut short when he broke a bone in his left wrist Feb. 10.
Davis averaged 9.2 points and 7.7 rebounds in 61 games over two seasons with the Tar Heels.
Raptors open training camp Sept. 28 and practise for three days in Toronto before heading to Vancouver for the remainder of camp.