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Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Returns to Action Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) will end a seven-game absence on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. He makes a timely return, with Saddiq Bey (hip) out for a third consecutive game. Jones has posted 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game across 28.0 minutes this season. His scoring has declined from previous years due to lower shooting efficiency. Jones' return will affect Karlo Matkovic's role in the rotation.

2 days ago

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Misses Seventh Straight Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for a seventh straight game Sunday against Miami due to a right ankle sprain. With Jones and Saddiq Bey (hip) both sidelined, New Orleans continues to test its wing depth, though fantasy results have been underwhelming. Over the last six games, Bryce McGowens has averaged 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 20.0 minutes, while Jordan Hawkins has posted 2.8 points in 11.4 minutes. Micah Peavy has chipped in 2.7 points in 12.2 minutes. All three remain risky, deep-league-only options. Jones' next chance to return comes Tuesday against the Lakers.

4 days ago

Saddiq Bey • PF • Pelicans

Saddiq Bey Ruled Out Versus Heat

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (hip) will miss a second straight game Sunday against Miami due to a right hip strain. Bey's absence has opened wing minutes, though the fantasy results have been uneven. Bryce McGowens has started each of the last four games but is averaging just 6.3 points on volatile shooting across 25.3 minutes, making him a risky streaming option. Micah Peavy's playing time has fluctuated sharply, limiting his usefulness even in deeper formats. Bey's next chance to return comes Tuesday against the Lakers.

4 days ago

Saddiq Bey • PF • Pelicans

Saddiq Bey Won't Suit Up on Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (hip) is officially ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was listed as questionable coming into this contest due to right-hip soreness. The Pelicans will play it safe and hold out Bey for at least one game. The Pelicans are likely going to use a committee approach to fill the void left by Bey. This means that Jordan Hawkins, Bryce McGowens, and Micah Peavy should all see increased run. There's no clear streaming option from Bey's absence, but Hawkins offers the most upside. Fantasy managers should view him as a low-end streaming choice with the team likely leaning on multiple players to fill the playing time.

6 days ago

Derik Queen • C • Pelicans

Derik Queen is Unavailable on Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (quadriceps) is ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will sit this game out after suffering a quad injury during Wednesday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. He was questionable heading into this game, so this doesn't sound like something that will cause a lengthy absence. Without Queen, the Pelicans will likely lean on Yves Missi and Kevon Looney during Friday's game. Missi is the better streaming choice between the two players for Friday's slate. He should at least be able to offer low-end streaming value without Queen on the court.

6 days ago

Derik Queen • C • Pelicans

Derik Queen Facing First Career Absence Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The rookie big man could miss his first career game due to a left quadriceps contusion. Queen has been New Orleans' starting center since mid-November, averaging 14.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks in the first unit. If Queen isn't cleared to play, Yves Missi and Kevon Looney will split the minutes at the five spot in a good fantasy matchup against a team that gives up the sixth-most fantasy points to centers.

6 days ago

Saddiq Bey • PF • Pelicans

Saddiq Bey May Sit Out Friday's Game

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (hip) is questionable to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. He is dealing with a sore right hip and might be out for only the second time this season. It has been an impressive comeback campaign for Bey, who was unavailable for the entire 2024-25 season due to an ACL injury. The 26-year-old is averaging 15.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, having started every game since Nov. 22. Jose Alvarado will return from a suspension on Friday and could help fill some of Bey's minutes if needed. Bryce McGowens could also be back in the rotation.

6 days ago

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Remains Sidelined vs. Portland

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, marking his sixth straight absence with a right ankle sprain. His next chance to return comes Sunday against Miami. Jones' continued absence has not produced reliable fantasy value from the supporting cast. Jordan Hawkins has averaged just 10.4 minutes and 3.4 points over his last five, while rookie Micah Peavy has logged 9.9 minutes and 2.8 points. Saddiq Bey (hip), who posted 16 points Wednesday, carries the most stable role if cleared, while the rest remain fringe deep-league options.

6 days ago

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Returns to Starting Lineup Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will rejoin the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the New York Knicks. Since returning from a hamstring injury, he has made seven consecutive appearances off the bench. His move back to the first unit indicates that Williamson is now ready for his usual workload. As a starter, the explosive forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.9 minutes this season. Bryce McGowens will give up his spot in the first unit to Williamson and is listed as inactive on Monday.

Dec 30

Jose Alvarado • PG • Pelicans

Jose Alvarado Serving Suspension on Monday Night

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (suspension) will serve the first game of his two-game suspension on Monday against the New York Knicks. The league handed down the suspension after Alvarado got into a fight with Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams on Saturday night. Alvarado will also sit out the matchup with the Chicago Bulls on New Year's Eve. The reserve guard is averaging 8.3 points, 3.2 assists, and one steal per game. Jordan Poole should see an uptick in minutes off the bench behind starting point guard Jeremiah Fears.

Dec 29

Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole Cleared to Play Friday vs. Suns

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Suns after clearing left ankle soreness. Poole missed Tuesday's loss but had been functioning as a bench contributor prior to the absence. Over his last five games, he averaged 16.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 27.3 minutes, reflecting a stable second-unit role. If he resumes that usage, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins would likely see reduced guard minutes and touches. Even in a reserve role, Poole offers situational fantasy value through scoring and free-throw percentage, though field-goal efficiency continues to cap his upside.

Dec 27

Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole's Status In Question On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (ankle) could miss another game Friday night when his team hosts the Phoenix Suns. Poole also missed Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the ankle issue. Following an extended absence in November and early December, Poole is now a bench player in the Pelicans' rotation. He's still getting plenty of shots up (double digits in every game this season) with mixed efficiency. He averaged 16.6 points and 3.2 assists in about 27 minutes in his last five games off the bench.

Dec 26

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Ruled Out Again Friday vs. Suns

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (ankle) will remain sidelined for Friday's matchup against Phoenix, marking a second straight absence due to a right ankle sprain. Jones was unavailable in the previous game, keeping New Orleans short on its usual perimeter defense. If Jones is held out again, Bryce McGowens would likely continue starting on the wing after logging 31 minutes with eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and three steals last time out. Trey Murphy III and Saddiq Bey should continue in their usual roles, leaving McGowens as a fringe option tied primarily to playing time.

Dec 26

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Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Jordan Poole, Herbert Jones Out Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (ankle) and forward Herbert Jones (ankle) will be missing from the lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players are dealing with ankle injuries. Bryce McGowens will take Jones' spot in the starting lineup. As a starter, McGowens has been quite productive this season, averaging 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in five games.

Dec 24

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Set to Suit Up Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion rarely suits up for a complete back-to-back set. However, he is set to suit up Tuesday after posting 24 points, nine rebounds, and three assists across 25 minutes in a 119-113 loss to the Mavericks on Monday. Ahead of this evening's contest, the 25-year-old star forward has seen action in four consecutive contests after missing six games due to an adductor injury. He will likely continue to come off the bench and have his minutes restricted despite Herbert Jones (ankle) sidelined for tonight's tilt.

Dec 23

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Available on Monday Night

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (illness) will play on Monday against the Mavericks. He popped up on the injury report because of migraine headaches. However, it won't keep him off the floor. The 27-year-old has averaged only 9.8 points this season. While that kind of production doesn't make him a viable fantasy option in most formats, his presence will be felt on the defensive side of the ball, which could mean below-average contributions from Cooper Flagg (back) and P.J. Washington.

Dec 22

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Listed as Questionable Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (migraine) may miss Monday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks, as the team considers him questionable for the game. The 27-year-old was hit in the face in a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday and has been dealing with a migraine since then. Jordan Poole started the second half against Indiana and may remain part of the first unit if Jones is absent on Monday. A starting role would increase Poole's fantasy appeal. He finished Saturday's contest with 16 points, two rebounds, six assists, and one block in 32 minutes.

Dec 22

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Head Injury Cuts Night Short

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (head) was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Indiana, finishing with five points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and 12 minutes. Jones has averaged 10.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.6 steals, and 22 minutes over his last five, so any missed time dents his defensive-category value. Jordan Poole absorbed the direct replacement minutes and additional on-ball reps, making him a short-term streamer for points and assists. Saddiq Bey should see steadier wing minutes with a low-usage profile, while Micah Peavy and Karlo Matkovic remain deep-league only.

Dec 21

Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole Cleared for Action Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (quadriceps) has received the green light to play on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has upgraded Poole's status from questionable to available. The savvy scorer has been out since early November, making only seven appearances this season. Due to his long layoff, Poole may only see limited action on Thursday. However, once he is back in shape, Poole could be set for a huge stretch, with Zion Williamson (adductor) on the shelf. Before straining his left quadriceps, Poole posted 17.3 points and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.

Dec 12

Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole Considered Questionable for Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (quad) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Poole has missed 18 consecutive contests due to a quad strain and hasn't been labeled questionable since the injury occurred, dating back to November 4. If the 26-year-old is still unable to return on Thursday, Jeremiah Fears and Jose Alvarado will continue to carry heavy workloads, helping out Trey Murphy III and the Pelicans' backcourt.

Dec 10

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