Lance Stephenson has been diagnosed with a groin injury that will require surgery.

An MRI performed on Saturday confirmed the injury. A timetable for his return will be announced at a later date.

Stephenson, 6-5, 230, was originally signed by New Orleans on Sept. 14. In six games this season, Stephenson has averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game.

The Pelicans primarily kept Stephenson to play in the absence of Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans.