Impact Alvarado is considered day-to-day, but his status for Saturday against the Bulls is in the air. With Alvarado sidelined, Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins will hold down the fort for the second unit.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JOSE ALVARADO #15 - POINT GUARD - NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
10.7 PPG •
2.2 RPG •
4.5 APG
10.7 PPG
2.2 RPG
4.5 APG
Will not play Alvarado (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against the Spurs.
Deemed questionable for Friday Alvarado (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against San Antonio, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Alvarado tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's game against the 76ers and returned to action afterward, but he didn't practice Thursday and will carry a questionable tag ahead of the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. If he's unavailable, Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins could see increased run.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns after brief exit Alvarado (ankle) has returned to Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Impact Alvarado departed from Wednesday's game against Philadelphia after tweaking his right ankle -- the same ankle that held him out for nearly the first month of the season. His re-appearance should issue confidence for fantasy managers moving forward.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Alvarado is questionable to return during Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a right ankle injury.
Impact While he still has a chance at returning to Wednesday's tilt, it's certainly a concerning sign that the injury is in the same ankle that kept him out of the first 13 games of 2023. If he can't return, expect Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins to see more action while Kira Lewis could crack the rotation.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores five points in debut Alvarado (ankle) posted five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three assists across 15 minutes in Monday's 129-93 win over the Kings.
Impact Alvarado missed the Pelicans' first 13 games of the season while recovering from an ankle sprain, but he received the green light to make his debut Monday, albeit on a minute restriction. With the game turning into a blowout, the Pelicans didn't need to overextend Alvarado, who could gradually see his playing time creep up in the team's subsequent contests. Dyson Daniels and Jordan Hawkins are likely to see their respective minutes take hits moving forward with Alvarado back in the fold, though all could still make for low-end 12-to-14-team league options in category leagues until CJ McCollum (lung) and Trey Murphy (knee) are cleared to return to action.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Alvarado: 'I'm Back' Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado talks about his return to the team.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jose Alvarado: 'I'm Back' Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado talks about his return to the team.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Says he'll play Monday Alvarado (ankle) said that he'll play in Monday's game against the Kings, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Alvarado was questionable for Monday's matchup, but he'll be able to make his season debut after missing the Pelicans' first 13 games with a right ankle sprain. It wouldn't be surprising to see him face some sort of minutes restriction during his first game back in action.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday Alvarado (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings.
Impact Alvarado has missed the Pelicans' first 13 games of the season but is expected to return to action soon. If he's available for Monday's matchup, it wouldn't be surprising to see him have a limited workload.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
BREAKING: Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado Injury Status For Timberwolves The game status for Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado versus the Timberwolves on Nov. 18.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ruled out against Minnesota Alvarado (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Alvarado has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. However, the 25-year-old guard is expected to return to action soon, with Monday's contest versus Sacramento being his next chance to suit up.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Saturday Alvarado (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Alvarado has yet to suit up this season due to an ankle injury. However, his status being upgraded to questionable is a good sign of his availability against Minnesota.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Alvardo (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact As expected, Alvardo has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a 12th straight game due to start the campaign. However, coach Willie Green said it's possible the backup guard will make his season debut during the second half of New Orleans' back-to-back set versus Minnesota on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful Friday Alvarado (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Impact Although Alvarado will likely remain out for Friday's matchup, it's at least encouraging that he's listed as doubtful on the team's initial injury report rather than being immediately ruled out. The Pelicans also face the Timberwolves in the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday, and it wouldn't be surprising if Alvarado is out for that matchup as well.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out another 1-2 weeks The Pelicans announced Wednesday that Alvarado (ankle) is expected to return to full team practice in 1-2 weeks.
Impact Alvarado sprained his right ankle during an offseason workout but has progressing well recently. He's been doing light on-court work recently, and it's encouraging that he has a timetable for full participation in practice. It's possible he'll be able to return to game action shortly after, but it also wouldn't be surprising to face some restrictions once he's cleared to return.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Wednesday Alvarado (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Impact Alvarado suffered his ankle injury during preseason and has yet to make his season debut. While the Pelicans said he would be re-evaluated by now, no update has been provided. With CJ McCollum (chest) also out, Jordan Hawkins, Kira Lewis and Dyson Daniels should continue to receive extended minutes in the backcourt.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Re-evaluated in two weeks Alvarado (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Alvarado suffered the injury during offseason workouts and later had a setback during camp. With Alvarado sidelined for at least the first couple weeks of the season, second-year point guard Dyson Daniels will have an opportunity to showcase his talents behind CJ McCollum.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Monday Alvarado (ankle) didn't participate in Monday's practice session, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Alvarado sustained a right ankle sprain in late September and was forced to miss the entire preseason. Although he practiced in a limited capacity late last week and has been targeting an Opening Night return, it appears increasingly unlikely that he'll be able to suit up for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Memphis. If he misses time to begin the regular season, Dyson Daniels and Kira Lewis could see increased work.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Practices in limited capacity Alvarado (ankle) participated in non-contact portions of Thursday's practice session, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Alvarado missed the entire preseason due to a right ankle sprain that he sustained in late September, but the hope has been that he'd be ready for Opening Night against the Grizzlies on Oct. 25. While he'll presumably have to ramp up his intensity in practice before he's cleared to suit up, it's encouraging to at least see him practicing in a limited fashion.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for 2-3 weeks Alvarado (ankle) is expected to return to basketball activities in approximately 2-3 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Alvarado suffered a right ankle sprain during an offseason workout that could keep him out for most, if not all, of the preseason. However, the third-year point guard should be healthy for the Pelicans' regular-season opener on Oct. 25 against Memphis.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Alvarado Injures Ankle, Could Miss Pelicans Training Camp: Report An injury to the Pelicans’ spark plug will sideline him for an undisclosed amount of time.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Pelicans Jose Alvarado To Miss FIBA World Cup Alvarado will not fully participate with the Puerto Rican national team for the second-straight summer.
JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Return timetable pushed back Recent imaging of Alvarado's right tibia has shown incremental improvement, and he will be re-examined in 2-3 weeks.
Impact Alvarado missed the last 10 games due to a stress fracture in his right tibia. His new timetable likely rules out a regular-season return, but he could retake the floor if the Pelicans make the Play-In Tournament. Kira Lewis and Dyson Daniels should continue to see extended minutes in Alvarado's absence.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans' Alvarado out 3 weeks, Nance out 2 weeks
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will be out at least three weeks and forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss two weeks because of recent injuriesMARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sidelined at least three weeks Alvarado will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right tibia.
Impact Alvarado is far from guaranteed to retake the floor after his re-evaluation, but the team will at least measure where he's at when the date approaches. Without Alvarado available off the bench, the Pelicans will have to turn elsewhere for backup point guard duties. Among the options to see some added minutes are Kira Lewis, Dyson Daniels and Garrett Temple, while Josh Richardson could also slide over to point guard and open minutes for others.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
