Anthony Davis to miss up to six weeks with broken hand

The New Orleans Pelicans have confirmed that Anthony Davis will be out for up to six weeks with a fractured hand.

The power forward, who was the top pick in the 2012 Draft, sustained a non-displaced fifth metacarpal break during Sunday's win over the New York Knicks.

The Pelicans' medical team has estimated that the 20-year-old will need to rest the hand for four to six weeks after undergoing tests yesterday.

Davis has averaged 18.8 points per game so far this season.