Jose Alvarado News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Available Saturday Alvarado (rib) will play in Saturday's game against Phoenix.

Impact As expected, Alvarado will suit up Saturday after being listed as probable leading up to the contest. He missed the Pelicans' last game with the injury, allowing Devonte' Graham to receive 20 minutes of action. Alvarado shouldn't be under any sort of restrictions so expect him to fulfill his 20.7 minutes per game average.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed as probable Alvarado (rib) is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Alvarado was held out of the Pelicans' last game due to the injury but is slated to return Saturday. His availability would spell fewer opportunities for Devonte' Graham and Dyson Daniels on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

William Guillory: Jose Alvarado (right rib contusion) and Brandon... - The Athletic Jose Alvarado (right rib contusion) and Brandon Ingram (left great toe contusion) will both be out for tomorrow's game vs Utah, per the Peli...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Won't play Thursday Alvarado has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Jazz due to a right rib contusion.

Impact Alvarado will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Devonte Graham, Kira Lewis and Dyson Daniels are all candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Alvarado's next chance to play will be Saturday's game against the Suns.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes 20 points off bench Alvarado notched 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 128-117 win over Phoenix.

Impact Alvarado had a terrific first half shooting the ball, knocking down five of seven shots for 16 points, including all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. He added only four more points in the second half on 1-of-3 shooting, though he did grab two of his three steals in the fourth quarter to help close out the Suns. Alvarado has now scored at least 20 points in two of his last three contests after previously failing to hit that mark in 2022-23.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson's 35 points lift Pelicans past Suns, 128-117

Zion Williamson capped a season-high 35-point performance with a 360-degree, one-handed jam in the final seconds that upset Phoenix players, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated t...

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giving it a go Friday Alvarado (ribs) will play in Friday's affair with the Suns.

Impact Alvarado was considered a game-time decision due to a rib injury. He's ultimately been given the green light to suit up and will give it a go Friday. Alvarado has averaged 9.6 points, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Alvarado (ribs) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Suns, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Alvarado was listed as questionable for the contest due to a rib contusion and will not be ruled in or out until shortly before tipoff. If he were to miss, more minutes would open up for Devonte' Graham, while Kira Lewis would emerge as a candidate to crack the rotation.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Alvarado (ribs) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado exited Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a rib contusion and underwent X-rays that came back negative. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Friday, but Devonte' Graham and Dyson Daniels are candidates to see increased run if Alvarado is unavailable.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Alvarado is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game versus the Pistons due to a rib contusion.

Impact Alvarado tallied two points, two assists and two steals in 20 minutes before exiting Wednesday's game. However, X-rays on his ribs came back negative. Alvarado's status for Friday's game versus Phoenix is uncertain.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Alvarado has career-best night in Pelicans win over Nuggets Jose Alvarado highlighted a crowd-stirring, career-high 38-point performance with a career-best eight 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelica...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Posts season high off bench Alvarado logged 38 points (12-19 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 121-106 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Alvarado followed a season-high-tying scoring total Friday by leading New Orleans in scoring with a new season-high mark in Sunday's victory. Alvarado connected on a season-best eight threes, now tallying 15 or more points in four games this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Alvarado Gets a Water Bottle Shower After His 38 Point game, Postgame Interview

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Pelicans Highlights: Jose Alvarado career-high 38 points vs. Denver Nuggets 12/4/22

DECEMBER 4, 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

Jose Alvarado PUT ON A SHOW 🔥 38 POINTS off the Bench

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores season high off bench Alvarado provided 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Friday's 117-99 win over the Spurs.

Impact Alvarado provided a scoring punch off the bench for the Pelicans on Friday. Alvarado also dished out five dimes without turning the ball over. The second-year guard is averaging 8.7 points, 3.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 20.9 minutes across 22 games this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Alvarado will come off the bench during Friday's matchup against the Spurs.

Impact CJ McCollum's return to the starting lineup following a four-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols will shift Alvarado back to his usual bench role. Across 15 games as a reserve, Alvarado has averaged 7.9 points, 2.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Williamson powers short-handed Pelicans past Thunder 105-101

Zion Williamson scored 23 points, matched his career high with eight assists and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 44 seconds left to lift the short-handed New Orleans Pel...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Specialist performance Wednesday Alvarado registered five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 129-110 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Alvarado shifted into the starting lineup and provided excellent streaming value. Nine assists and three steals can be highly valuable since both categories can be difficult to find on the waiver wire. Alvarado's stint in the starting lineup could be a short one, but until it ends, he is worth grabbing as a short-term specialist pickup.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Alvarado is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado gets the start Wednesday with CJ McCollum (illness) out. Alvarado is averaging 13.5 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 27.5 minutes across his two starts this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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