Jose Alvarado News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Set to play for Puerto Rico Alvarado is included on Puerto Rico's roster for the Paris Olympics.

Impact Alvarado is slated to remain in New Orleans for a fourth consecutive year during the 2024-25 NBA season, but he'll first play for the Puerto Rican national team in the Olympics. Over 56 regular-season appearances with the Pelicans last year, he averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Alvarado Shared an Awesome Moment With Daughters After Clinching Olympic Berth Puerto Rico is one of the four new countries that qualified for the 2024 Olympics in France via FIBA’s qualifying tournament. Along with the...

JULY 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sticks in New Orleans The Pelicans are picking up Alvarado's $1.99 million team option for 2024-25, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Friday.

Impact An undrafted point guard out of Georgia Tech, Alvarado has solidified himself as the Pelicans' top backup point guard over the last three seasons and will likely maintain that role next season. Last season, Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 18.4 minutes per game across 56 appearances.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 12 • NBA.COM

Oklahoma City Thunder notch 97-89 Game 4 victory — and sweep of the Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA Playoffs on Monday after sweeping the New Orleans Pelican...

APRIL 30

Oklahoma City Thunder notch 97-89 Game 4 victory — and sweep of the Pelicans

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Plays significant role in loss Alvarado logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 Play-In Game loss to the Lakers.

Impact Alvarado closed the game Tuesday, providing the Pelicans with plenty of energy off the bench. He served as the primary ball handler down the stretch, making several key plays, particularly on the offensive end. He did appear to suffer two separate ankle injuries during the second half, something that the medical staff will be monitoring ahead of Friday's must-win matchup against either the Warriors or the Kings.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Jose Alvarado Play-In Highlights vs. Lakers 4/16/2024

APRIL 17 • YOUTUBE

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APRIL 17 • YOUTUBE

D'Angelo Russell & Jose Alvarado get into it 😱

APRIL 17 • YOUTUBE

No limitations in return Alvarado (oblique) tallied 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes Sunday in the Pelicans' 113-105 win over the Suns.

Impact Given that he had missed the Pelicans' previous five games with a right oblique strain, Alvarado was expected to face some restrictions Sunday, but he ended up exceeding his season average of 17.8 minutes per contest. Alvarado may continue to have a path to a 20-plus-minute role until the Pelicans get Brandon Ingram (knee) back from injury, likely at some point during the upcoming week.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Highlights: Jose Alvarado with 15 points vs. Phoenix Suns 4/7/24

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Good to go Sunday Alvarado (oblique) has been cleared for Sunday's game versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado will return from a five-game absence due to a right oblique strain, so he could operate under a limited workload Sunday. The 25-year-old has logged just 908 total minutes this season while dealing with a myriad of minor injuries after accumulating 1,311 minutes last year. Alvarado ramping up into the rotation as New Orleans attempts to escape the Play-In Tournament would be a notable addition.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Suns Alvarado (oblique) is questionable to face the Suns on Sunday.

Impact Alvarado has missed the past five games for New Orleans, but he's now considered day-to-day. During the month of March, Alvarado averaged 6.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Alvarado (oblique) is out for Friday's game versus the Spurs.

Impact Alvarado's absence streak will extend to five games Friday due to a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Phoenix.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Alvarado (oblique) will be inactive Wednesday versus Orlando.

Impact Alvarado will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a right oblique strain. The Pelicans have limped to a 2-4 record without him since the All-Star break, although Dyson Daniels (knee) returning to action as of March 30 adds depth to the backcourt.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Alvarado (oblique) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact Alvarado will miss a third consecutive game due to an oblique strain. Jordan Hawkins will likely see an increase in playing time with Alvarado out of the lineup.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Alvarado (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Alvarado didn't practice Friday and will miss a second straight game due to a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Phoenix, but barring a return to practice over the weekend, Alvarado likely won't be available for that contest.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Alvarado (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Alvarado left Tuesday's loss to the Thunder in the fourth quarter due to right hip soreness but is now listed with a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Boston, but depending on how severe the strain is, Alvarado may be looking at a multi-game absence. In Alvarado's stead, Jordan Hawkins could carve out meaningful minutes again, especially with Brandon Ingram (knee) sidelined for a few weeks.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Alvarado (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Alvarado left Tuesday's loss to the Thunder in the fourth quarter due to right hip soreness and may miss an additional contest. If the backup point guard is sidelined, Jordan Hawkins could carve out meaningful minutes off the bench, especially with Brandon Ingram (knee) sidelined for a few weeks.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with lower-body injury Alvarado exited in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Thunder with an apparent hip or back injury and didn't return, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picay...

Impact Alvarado checked out of the game for good with 8:04 remaining in the period and headed straight to the locker room. Head coach Willie Green didn't provide a clear update on Alvarado's status following the game, merely noting that he hopes the reserve guard will be OK moving forward. Until more information about the nature and severity of Alvarado's injury is known, consider him questionable for the Pelicans' next game Thursday versus the Bucks.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Stat Leader Highlights: Jose Alvarado with 17 Points vs. Miami Heat

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

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Oklahoma City Thunder notch 97-89 Game 4 victory — and sweep of the Pelicans