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Minutes cut in rough outing Valanciunas notched four rebounds, two assists and one block over seven minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 victory over Dallas.

Impact Valanciunas recorded five turnovers and picked up two early fouls Thursday, causing him to barely play the remainder of the game. New Orleans found much more success with Jaxson Hayes, who posted a plus-11 point differential. However, this is likely a one-off for Valanciunas. He averaged 12.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 29.4 minutes across his previous five appearances and hadn't played fewer than minutes since Jan. 28.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double in return Valanciunas ended Monday's 123-108 loss to the Kings with 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block across 32 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas missed each of New Orleans' previous two games with a calf injury, but he was able to exceed his season average with 32 minutes Monday. The big man finished with his 33rd double-double of the campaign, four of which have come over his past five games. During that span, he's averaging 12.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 60.5 percent from the field.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Valanciunas (calf) will play Monday against the Kings.

Impact Valanciunas will return to action after missing his team's last two matchups due to a left calf injury. He was averaging 11.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his last seven games prior to going down with the injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas on Injury Status, Sabonis | Pelicans-Kings Shootaround 3/6/2023

MARCH 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Questionable Monday Valanciunas (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Valanciunas has been dealing with a left calf contusion that has forced him to miss the last two matchups, but he fully participated in practice Sunday and will have a chance to return to game action a day later. However, the Pelicans plan to monitor him Monday before determining his final status.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fully practices Sunday Valanciunas (calf) was a full participant in Sunday's practice session, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Valanciunas missed the last two games due to a left calf contusion, but his full participation in practice is encouraging. The team will monitor him ahead of Monday's game against Sacramento, but it's certainly possible he'll be able to return to game action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Friday Valanciunas (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Warriors, Christian Clark of NOLA News reports.

Impact The Pelicans are off until March 6 after Friday's game, but there is no guarantee Valanciunas is ready for that one since he was carrying a doubtful tag before this update. When Valanciunas sat out Feb. 27 against the Blazers, Willy Hernangomez drew the start and played 20 minutes, but Jaxson Hayes had more success off the bench despite seeing fewer minutes.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday Valanciunas (calf) is considered doubtful for Friday's matchup against Golden State, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Valanciunas is still dealing with a left calf contusion and is on track to sit out again Friday. With Larry Nance (ankle) ruled out for a couple of weeks, Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should continue to see increased roles. If Valanciunas can't play Friday, his next chance to see the floor will be Monday against the Kings.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Valanciunas (calf) will sit out Wednesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Valanciunas was initially tabbed questionable with a left calf contusion and will ultimately be held out of Wednesday's contest due to the issue. With Larry Nance (ankle) also out, Willy Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should handle the majority of the center minutes. Valanciunas' next chance to play will come Friday against Golden State.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Valanciunas (left calf contusion) is questionable Wednesday against the Blazers, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for New Orleans as they already have several key players injured. If Valanciunas is unable to play, both Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez would make for intriguing streaming options.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet double-double in loss Valanciunas closed with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Valanciunas recorded his second straight double-double, although it came with very little fanfare. In what has been a rough season to date, Valanciunas currently sits outside the top 120 in nine-category formats, a far cry from his last three campaigns in which he finished as a top 50 player. He remains a viable asset but only offers upside in rebounds and field goal percentage.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Toronto has amazing fans.' Jonas Valanciunas looking forward to play in front of Raptors crowd again Thursday’s game against New Orleans marks the first time he’ll play in front of fans in Toronto since being traded for Marc Gasol in Februar...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Efficient, but quiet night Valanciunas closed Monday's 103-100 victory over the Thunder with 14 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes.

Impact Valanciunas missed only one shot Monday, but he got only six looks. The seven-footer simply wasn't involved in the offense, as Brandon Ingram carried the load. On Valanciunas' limited second-half touches, the Thunder showed a double team in the post. His final statline was still solid with 14 points and eight rebounds, despite the low usage. Valanciunas gives fantasy managers good rebound numbers and decent point production, but he has just one steal and eight blocks in the last 20 games.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Tuesday's win Valanciunas accumulated 16 points (8-10 FG), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-107 victory over Atlanta.

Impact After sitting out New Orleans' last game Sunday against Sacramento due to a minor quadriceps issue, Valanciunas was back on the court and delivering his third straight double-double and 29th of the season, tying him with Milwaukee's Bobby Portis for sixth in the league. Since the beginning of January, Valanciunas is averaging 16.7 points, 10.7 boards and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 58.8 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ingram scores 30, Pelicans down Hawks for 3rd straight win

Brandon Ingram scored 30 points, CJ McCollum added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Atlanta Hawks 116-107 for their third straight victory

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to play Tuesday Valanciunas (quad) is available to play against the Hawks on Tuesday.

Impact This is a relief for fantasy managers, as Valanciunas' MRI came back clean and he only ended up missing a single game. His minutes have been pretty low with 21.8 per game over his last four appearances, but he's been productive with averages of 15.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in that span.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Tuesday Valanciunas (quad) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Valanciunas sat out the second game of a back-to-back Sunday with some minor soreness in his quad, but it looks like he'll be back in action Tuesday night, which will likely return Larry Nance to the second unit. Willy Hernangomez could drop from the rotation entirely.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy scores season-high 30, Pelicans top Kings 136-104

Trey Murphy III highlighted his season-high 30-point performance with six 3-pointers and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the absence of several starters to beat the Sacramento Ki...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday Valanciunas (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Sacramento, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The good news is that the MRI on Valanciunas' injured quad came back clean, so it sounds like his absence from Sunday's game on the second leg of a back-to-back is mostly precautionary. Expect more run for guys like Larry Nance, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez with Valanciunas watching from the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Valanciunas is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Kings due to right quadriceps soreness, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Valanciunas appeared to sustain a knee injury during Saturday's win over the Lakers, but he's being listed with a quad injury ahead of Sunday's contest. The talented big man will likely miss at least one game due to the issue, but the extent of his expected absence should become clear when his MRI results return. If he's sidelined, Larry Nance, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez are candidates for increased roles in New Orleans' frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum, Pelicans host the Kings

Sacramento travels to New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Sunday

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for MRI on Sunday Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Valanciunas will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the full extent of the right knee injury he sustained in Saturday's 131-126 win over th...

Impact New Orleans is likely to provide an update on the extent of Valanciunas' knee injury once the results of the MRI are made available Sunday. Even if the MRI rules out any long-term issue, Valanciunas will be hard pressed to gain clearance for Sunday's contest against the Kings. Initial reports on Valanciunas' knee injury appear promising, with Lopez noting that the big man didn't require a brace for his knee and wasn't using crutches while moving about the locker room following the game. Larry Nance, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez will be tasked with covering most of the minutes at center if Valanciunas is sidelined for Sunday's game and beyond.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's game Valanciunas exited Saturday's game against the Lakers due to a right knee injury, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports. He finished with 18 points (9-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14...

Impact The extent of Valanciunas' injury isn't immediately clear, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the big man sits out Sunday against the Kings. If that's the case, coach Willie Green could give more minutes to Larry Nance, Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another double-double Valanciunas racked up 16 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Thursday's 111-106 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Valanciunas didn't have his best shooting performance, but he still posted an excellent stat line while recording his first double-double since Jan. 25. The veteran big man is averaging 16.6 points with 10.4 rebounds per game since the beginning of the new year, racking up 12 double-doubles across 17 contests in that span.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs hang on after Doncic hurt, hand Pels 10th straight loss

Luka Doncic scored 31 points before leaving with a right heel injury, and the Dallas Mavericks held on without their All-Star for a 111-106 victory over New Orleans

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS