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Jonas Valanciunas | Pelicans vs. Pistons Shootaround 12/7/2022

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Alvarado's 38 points pace Pelicans past Nuggets, 121-106

Jose Alvarado highlighted a crowd-stirring, career-high 38-point performance with a career-best eight 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans won their fourth straight game by bea...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feasts in win Valanciunas contributed 21 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Friday's 117-99 win over the Spurs.

Impact Valanciunas was a matchup nightmare for San Antonio, scoring at ease over the Spurs' undersized lineups. Valanciunas still possesses volatility, but when he's incorporated Valanciunas remains on nightly double-double watch.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson powers Pelicans past Popovich-less Spurs, 117-99

Zion Williamson had 30 points and matched a career high with 15 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans rolled to a 117-99 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, who were without coach...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

William Guillory: Zion and Jonas Valanciunas have combined for 51... - The Athletic Zion and Jonas Valanciunas have combined for 51 of the Pelicans' 87 points. No one else on the team has more than 8.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another double-double in win Valanciunas posted 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-108 victory over Toronto.

Impact Valanciunas nearly had a double-double by halftime, scoring nine points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field to go along with 10 rebounds over the first two quarters. The Pelicans center added another seven points and three boards in the third quarter to give him 13 rebounds on the night, which led all players. Valanciunas has recorded a double-double in three of his last five games while shooting 63 percent from the field over that stretch.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108

Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and Trey Murphy added six 3-pointers and 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muted performance vs. OKC Valanciunas closed Monday's 105-101 victory over Oklahoma City with eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas' role has been inconsistent all season. The Pelicans are deep enough for coach Willie Green to pull the big man when he's not playing well, and small-ball lineups are on the table. In eight-category leagues, Valanciunas is having the second-worst season of his career, ranking 131st per game. Given that center is a position of scarcity and Valanciunas is no stranger to huge performances, he can't safely be dropped in 12-team formats. But fantasy managers shouldn't consider him an automatic start, either.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans play the Raptors for cross-conference game

Toronto heads to New Orleans for a non-conference matchup

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal impact despite victory Valanciunas tallied four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Friday's 132-111 win over the Warriors.

Impact Valanciunas played his second-lowest minutes total of the season, as he picked up five fouls in just 17 minutes. Valanciunas' four turnovers also tied a season high despite his limited playing time. The veteran big man could continue to see less action as Zion Williamson's return will likely cause the Pelicans that give their star forward better spacing.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson has season-high 32 points, Pelicans beat Spurs

Zion Williamson had a season-high 32 points along with 11 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans never trailed Wednesday night while handing the San Antonio Spurs their sixth straig...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records double-double Valanciunas amassed 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes during Monday's 128-83 win over the Warriors.

Impact Valanciunas didn't have his best performance from the charity stripe, but he was perfect from the field and also contributed on the glass en route to his first double-double since Nov. 9. The veteran big man has seen a decrease in his overall numbers during the current month, though. He's averaging 11.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in November after putting up 16.7 points and 10.5 boards per contest in October.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ingram scores 34, Pelicans rout depleted Warriors 128-83

Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 34 points in the same game that Zion Williamson returned from a three-game absence, and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the depleted Golden Stat...

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in loss Valanciunas accumulated ten points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes in Friday's 117-109 loss to th Celtics.

Impact Valanciunas is now averaging 13.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.3 blocks and 0.5 triples across 23.6 minutes per game. He averaged 30.3 minutes for the Pelicans last year, so it looks like they are monitoring his workload a little more early on this season. As a result, his overall production may take a slight hit.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on track Valanciunas closed Wednesday's 124-110 win over the Bulls with 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas had been held to 17 combined points over his last three games heading into Wednesday's matchup, but he erupted for 22 points on a strong shooting night. This is the second time this season he's found success against the Bulls, as he also poured in 21 points Nov. 9 in Chicago. The big man has had a slightly down first month of the season, at least by his recent standards, averaging 13.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 50.7 percent from the field over 15 games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas on Win | Pelicans vs. Bulls Postgame 11/16/2022

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • YOUTUBE

CJ McCollum scores 23 points, Pelicans top Bulls 124-110

CJ McCollum scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 22 points,and the New Orleans Pelicans won their second straight game without Zion Williamson in the lineup, beating the Chica...

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held in check against Memphis Valanciunas finished Tuesday's 113-102 victory over the Grizzlies with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas played a season-low 14 minutes during Tuesday's matchup and was unable to generate much production for the Pelicans. He committed four turnovers and also posted season-low marks in scoring and rebounds. The 30-year-old has displayed plenty of upside early in the season, but he's now been held to single-digit scoring totals in three consecutive games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas on Defense, Zion Williamson | Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Shootaround 11/15/2022

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Morant, Memphis set for matchup with New Orleans

Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup with New Orleans averaging 28.8 points per game

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records double-double Wednesday Valanciunas scored 21 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding 13 rebounds, three assists and a steal across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 115-111 win over the Bulls.

Impact On paper, Valanciunas should operate as New Orleans' fourth-best offensive threat behind CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, but the veteran big man has managed to produce above that role of late. He's scored in double figures in three games in a row and has two double-doubles in that span. In fact, Valanciunas has five double-doubles across 11 outings in the current campaign, and he should remain a valuable fantasy alternative across all formats due to his two-way ability.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas on his offense, team win | Pelicans Bulls Postgame 11/9/22

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Efficient performance Monday Valanciunas closed Monday's 129-122 loss to the Pacers with 14 points (7-9 FG), seven rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes.

Impact Although Valanciunas' final stat line might not be eye-popping, he was extremely efficient -- he ended two boards shy of posting another double-double and only missed two shots from the field. Relegated to a secondary role on offense behind the likes of CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, Valanciunas is still a solid fantasy performer across all formats and has four double-doubles across 10 appearances while averaging 14.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar work on glass Valanciunas closed Saturday's 124-121 overtime loss to the Hawks with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-4 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 26 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas notched his fourth double-double of the season with a strong showing Saturday night. He also recorded his first block since Oct. 25 against Dallas. Valanciunas shouldered his largest workload since Oct. 28, as he'd been limited to 24, 22 and 19 minutes in his last three starts prior to his double-double in Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray, Young lead Hawks past Pelicans 124-121 in OT

Dejounte Murray had 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Trae Young added 34 points and 10 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-121 in overtime

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS