JAMAL CAIN NEWS

Pours in 18 points in finale Cain posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Cain finished as New Orleans' second-leading scorer during Sunday's regular-season finale. The 26-year-old two-way player will be a restricted free agent during the offseason, and he finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 5.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks across 13.6 minutes per game in 37 regular-season appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins and Carlson lift Thunder past Pelicans 115-100 in regular-season finale

Rookie Branden Carlson scored a season-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and three blocked three shots and the Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up the best regular season in franc...

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores season-high 25 points Cain had 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 153-104 loss to the Heat.

Impact Due to New Orleans dealing with a laundry list of injuries to end the 2024-25 season, Cain has begun to receive increased playing time. The 26-year-old forward recorded season highs in points (25) and minutes played (35) in Friday's blowout loss. For the first time this season, Cain has scored double-digit points in three straight outings.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo has 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Heat pound the Pelicans 153-104.

Bam Adebayo had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat defeated reeling and injury-depleted New Orleans 153-104 in what became the Pelicans’ most lopsided regular season loss...

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts massive line Cain recorded 20 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Cain erupted for a career-high 20 points in the loss, stepping up for a New Orleans team that was extremely shorthanded. The Pelicans could get some reinforcements back for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but Cain may have earned himself a longer look in the rotation in the final two games of the regular season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 136-111 win over the Pelicans

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to six games with a 136-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Instant offense off bench Tuesday Cain logged 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 119-114 loss to the Nets.

Impact Cain emerged off the bench to provide instant offense, turning in 15 points in just 16 minutes of action. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes across his past four games, and Cain could continue playing meaningful minutes from the second unit to close out a losing season for the Pelicans.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trendon Watford scores 22 and the Nets beat the Pelicans 119-114 to snap a 5-game home skid

Trendon Watford scored 22 points, Drew Timme had 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-114 on Tuesday night to snap a fi...

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops for 11 from bench Cain amassed 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 124-108 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Cain has been a non-factor during his tenure with the Pelicans, but he's one of a few developmental players who may see an extended run in the final week. After not catching on with the Heat, he's appeared in 32 games for New Orleans this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks rotation Saturday Cain ended with five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across eight minutes during Saturday's 146-117 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Cain saw minutes for just the fourth time in the past 11 games, saddling up for eight minutes of garbage time. The Pelicans are focused on nothing but lottery balls, meaning Cain, along with a few others, could at least play a role down the stretch. With that said, it is unlikely to yield consistent production.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 10 minutes off bench Cain finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt) in 10 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 win over the Suns.

Impact Cain missed the Pelicans' final two games before the All-Star break due to an illness, but he was cleared to play when the team opened its second-half schedule Feb. 21 in Dallas. However, Cain didn't crack the rotation in that game or in any of the Pelicans' subsequent two games before getting a chance to pick up some minutes Thursday. The Pelicans were without one of their key wings in Bruce Brown (rest), but with Brown expected back for the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday in Phoenix, Cain could move back out of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Cain (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Cain is set to return following a two-game absence due to an illness. However, he hasn't been a regular member of the rotation even when healthy. The three-year forward has been limited to only 21 appearances off the bench this season while averaging 12.3 minutes per game, so his fantasy value is close to minimal.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Cain (illness) is out for Thursday's game versus the Kings.

Impact Cain will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come against Dallas on Feb. 21.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sacramento Cain (illness) will not play against the Kings on Wednesday.

Impact Cain has played a total of 24 minutes across two February appearances, so his absence won't carry many fantasy implications. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a rematch against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Cain (illness) is available to play Wednesday against Portland.

Impact Cain will be returning from a one-game absence after missing Tuesday's game versus Minnesota. He hasn't seen the floor since Dec. 15, however, and he's not guaranteed any rotation minutes.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Cain (illness) will not play Tuesday against Minnesota.

Impact Cain hasn't seen the floor since Dec. 15 for the Pelicans, so his absence doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Thursday Cain contributed one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 loss to the Kings.

Impact Cain carved out a significant role with the club early in the season due to a litany of injuries, though he has since seen a decrease in playing time with several key players returning to game action. The two-way swingman has appeared in only two of the Pelicans' last five outings, during which he has averaged 1.5 points and 2.5 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Sunday Cain (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Cain has missed the Pelicans' last four games with a right ankle sprain, but it seems he'll be available to return. That said, the three-year guard isn't expected to play significant minutes off the bench even if deemed healthy. Cain has averaged just 15.3 minutes per game in his 12 appearances (zero starts) in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Cain (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact The two-way forward was a late scratch in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and will remain out Friday. Cain has seen an uptick in playing time due to injuries this season, but with several players returning he'll likely have a hard time carving out a significant role off the bench when he comes back. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Cain (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Cain was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's loss to the Raptors and may miss another game. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable for Friday's game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle sprain Cain has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Cain was a late scratch. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis. He hadn't seen playing time in back-to-back games, so his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact off bench Cain racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact With injuries to CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand), Zion Willamson (thigh), Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Trey Murphy (hamstring), Cain has received depth minutes in New Orleans' forward rotation. Across his five appearances in 2024-25, Cain is averaging 5.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.2 minutes.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE