New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall (shoulder) will be welcomed back into the lineup on Thursday versus Sacramento. He's recovered from a shoulder problem that kept him sidelined for a couple of games. Marshall is typically one of the first guys off the bench, and New Orleans is going to need his presence in a situation where Brandon Ingram (knee) remains absent and Larry Nance Jr. (personal) can't play. However, Marshall isn't a very attractive piece fantasy-wise. He's averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.3 minutes for the season.
Naji Marshall Questionable Thursday Versus Sacramento
New Orleans Pelicans forward/guard Naji Marshall (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Marshall has missed the last two games with his shoulder limiting him on the court and further weakening New Orleans' depth. Brandon Ingram missing 11 straight games allowed Marshall to get extra minutes to contribute more before being forced out with shoulder issues. The Pelicans have incentive to keep Marshall out on Thursday in the first half of a back-to-back. Dyson Daniels and Larry Nance Jr. will benefit from more playing time if Marshall misses another game.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He's expected to continue missing time due to a lingering right shoulder issue. The absence of Marshall should mean increased playing time for Larry Nance Jr. in the rotation. He played 32 minutes during their last game but normally plays minutes in the low 20s. He could be a possible dart throw in DFS contests for Tuesday's slate.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall will serve a one-game suspension for his involvement in Friday's scuffle with several players of the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old has averaged 7.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 46 games this season, all down from the 2022-23 campaign. As a result, his absence won't impact many fantasy managers, especially if Zion Williamson (foot) and Brandon Ingram (illness) are active for Sunday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls.
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall was ejected from Friday's clash with the Heat. With less than a minute played in the fourth quarter, tempered flared in the game after Kevin Love fouled Zion Williamson. After a scrum formed on the court, Marshall appeared to have put his hand around Jimmy Butler's neck. Marshall might now receive a suspension for the incident. The 26-year-old struggled in Friday's game and finished scoreless in 13 minutes, but he's a valued reserve who would definitely be missed by the team. Marshall averages 7.3 points for the season with 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 18.4 minutes. The Pelicans resume play on Sunday against Chicago.
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's tilt versus Memphis. The 25-year-old has suffered an ankle sprain and might have to come out of the lineup after playing in 18 consecutive games. Marshall has been a productive bench piece for New Orleans, with averages of 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 20.1 minutes. Trey Murphy III could be the biggest beneficiary of Marshall's absence on Tuesday and get over the 30-minute mark off the bench. It's a favorable matchup against a struggling team, although Ja Morant will make his season debut in the game.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (knee) has been listed as available on Sunday night against the Dallas Mavericks, which will be his first game of the season. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a knee contusion since the preseason and he's returning at a perfect time, as the team will be without Herbert Jones (fibula), CJ McCollum (lung), and Trey Murphy III (knee). Marshall will likely come off of the bench in his first game back but should see plenty of time with everyone banged up.
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Naji Marshall (knee) will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced on Monday. The 25-year-old missed a third straight game to start the year Monday night against Golden State, and he looks set to be unavailable for at least seven more games. Marshall averaged over 23 minutes off the bench last season and even earned 21 starts as the team struggled with injuries. New Orleans could have really used him versus the Warriors, as Brandon Ingram (knee) was a late scratch. Dyson Daniels, Matt Ryan, and Jordan Hawkins have seen the most action off the Pelicans bench this term, with the latter also marking his first career start in Monday's matchup due to Ingram's absence.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (knee) first suffered a knee contusion during a preseason game and he's been out ever since. He's already missed the team's first two games and is set to miss a third while he deals with the knee ailment. Marshall doesn't affect the fantasy basketball landscape whenever he returns, but he could take away some value from some of his teammates. He averaged 23.3 minutes per game last season, but didn't produce much given that time.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (knee) remains out for Saturday's meeting with the visiting Knicks. The 25-year-old suffered a right knee contusion during a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks in mid-October and was expected to miss a few weeks, meaning he could be nearing a return. However, even when Marshall is back in the lineup, he's not anticipated to be a reliable contributor for fantasy managers, considering he averaged only 9.1 points last season.
