JORDAN HAWKINS NEWS

Sidelined for season finale Hawkins (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Hawkins will end up missing an eighth straight game in the season finale due to a nagging back problem. Antonio Reeves should continue to handle an increased role in Hawkins' absence. Hawkins will finish the season with averages of 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game across 56 appearances (nine starts).

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City plays New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three games in a row

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Another absence coming Hawkins (back) will not play Friday against the Heat.

Impact Hawkins will be sidelined for a seventh straight game, and there's been no indication if he'll be able to return for the final game of the regular season Sunday against the Thunder.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Miami, seeks to halt 5-game slide

New Orleans looks to break its five-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans play Miami

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Thursday Hawkins (back) will not play Thursday against the Bucks.

Impact Hawkins will be sidelined for a sixth straight game and there's been no indication if he's close to a return. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Heat.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans takes on Milwaukee on 4-game losing streak

New Orleans comes into the matchup against Milwaukee as losers of four straight games

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Tuesday Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Hawkins is slated to miss his fifth straight game due to a back injury. There's no clear timetable for the 22-year-old's return, though it wouldn't be a surprise if the non-contending Pelicans exercise caution with Hawkins moving forward. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Bucks.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Brooklyn on 4-game road slide

New Orleans will look to end its four-game road skid when the Pelicans face Brooklyn

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gary Trent Jr.'s 29 points and Brook Lopez's double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107

Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee faces New Orleans on 3-game win streak

Milwaukee comes into a matchup with New Orleans as winners of three straight games

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out for Sunday Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Hawkins will miss a fourth straight game for the Pelicans as he deals with a back issue. The next chance for him to return to the floor for New Orleans will be Tuesday against the Nets.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Los Angeles on 3-game road skid

New Orleans enters a matchup against Los Angeles as losers of three road games in a row

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Friday Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Hawkins will miss a third straight game for the Pelicans on Friday while dealing with back spasms. Due to Hawkins' absence, Antonio Reaves could see more time on the floor against the Lakers.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Hawkins (back) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Hawkins will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to back spasms. Antonio Reeves could draw another start in his absence. Hawkins' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Harden and the Clippers host conference foe New Orleans

Los Angeles hosts New Orleans in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't suit up Sunday Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Hawkins will miss his first game since Jan. 31 due to back spasms. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Clippers. Bruce Brown and Antonio Reeves will likely see a bump in minutes due to Hawkins being sidelined.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Charlotte Hawkins (back) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Hawkins has started the last two games for the Pelicans but is in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Charlotte due to a back issue. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 37.2 percent from the floor and 33.1 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. GSW Hawkins (ankle) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Hawkins has been dealing with an ankle issue, but that won't keep him off the floor Friday against Golden State. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 37.5 percent from the floor and 33.2 percent from deep this season.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy and the Pelicans host conference foe Golden State

Golden State plays New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Monday Hawkins won't return during Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle injury, though his X-rays came back negative. He'll finish the game with nine points (4-14 FG, 1-9 3...

Impact Hawkins sustained the ankle injury during the first half and limped back to the locker room before returning for the start of the second, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com. While the 22-year-old attempted to play through the injury, he eventually exited to the locker room with 4:44 remaining in the third quarter and was ruled out shortly thereafter. Antonio Reeves and Lester Quinones are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans McCollum Hawkins will start in Monday's game against the 76ers.

Impact The 22-year-old shooting guard will return to the starting five due to CJ McCollum (rest) being sidelined. Hawkins has made seven starts on the season, averaging 19.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals across 33.1 minutes per contest.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season high off bench Hawkins chipped in 25 points (8-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's 136-130 loss to Detroit.

Impact Hawkins shined off the Pelicans bench in Sunday's contest, leading all players in threes made while ending second on the team in scoring in an offensive outburst. Hawkins set a new season high in threes made while matching his season high in scoring, a mark he last recorded Dec. 22.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Holland has big final quarter and scores season-high 26 points to lead Pistons over Pelicans 136-130

Ron Holland II scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Detroit Pistons beat CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans 136-130

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS