Impact Lewis spent just over a week in the G League but will be available for the Pelicans' matchup against the Suns on Friday. He'll provide depth with Jose Alvarado (ribs) questionable.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
KIRA LEWIS JR.
Called up from G League Lewis was recalled from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Friday, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Sent to G League Lewis was assigned to the G League Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
Impact Lewis has yet to take the floor for the Pelicans due to a knee injury and seemed slated to make his first NBA run of the season; however, his debut will have to wait as he spends more time with the Squadron. He should remain a top option for Birmingham for as long as he's there.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Pelicans Lewis was recalled from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Monday.
Impact Lewis hasn't yet made his season debut for the Pelicans this year due to a knee injury, but he'll be available for Monday's game against the Thunder after spending some time in the G League. Over 24 appearances with New Orleans last year, he averaged 5.9 points and 2.0 assists in 14.2 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder set for matchup against the Pelicans
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against New Orleans averaging 31.1 points per gameNOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spurs face the Pelicans on 5-game losing streak
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Debuting for G League club Lewis (knee) is scheduled to play for the G League's Birmingham Squadron in the club's game against the Austin Spurs on Thursday, Jennifer Hale of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Lewis will be taking the court Thursday for his first game action in 11 months, after he missed most of the 2021-22 season while recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. According to Hale, Lewis has been taking part in 5-on-5 work during practice for about a month, but the Pelicans may want to see him regain conditioning over the course of multiple games in the G League before making him available for his 2022-23 NBA debut. Once he rejoins the Pelicans, Lewis isn't guaranteed to have a regular spot in head coach Willie Green's rotation.
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kira Lewis Jr.'s comeback to continue in Birmingham The New Orleans Pelicans have assigned the guard to the Squadron.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • AL.COM
Assigned to G League The Pelicans assigned Lewis (knee) to the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Monday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Impact The move is a positive sign for Lewis' rehab, especially considering the guard is less than a year removed from the torn ACL he suffered in December of 2021. It's still not clear when Lewis will be available to make his 2022-23 debut, but he seems to be progressing well. He'll resume his rehab with the Pelicans' G League squad as he works his way back to full health.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Morant, Memphis set for matchup with New Orleans
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Green and the Rockets visit conference foe New Orleans
Houston travels to New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup SaturdayNOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans hosts conference foe Portland
Portland takes on New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup ThursdayNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans faces Chicago on 3-game road skid
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Indiana and New Orleans to meet in cross-conference contest
Indiana and New Orleans face off in non-conference actionNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pacers host the Pelicans in non-conference play
Indiana and New Orleans face off in non-conference actionNOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks host the Pelicans for out-of-conference contest
Atlanta and New Orleans square off in non-conference actionNOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Golden State faces New Orleans, aims to break road losing streak
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New Orleans visits Los Angeles for conference matchup
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Clippers face the Pelicans on 3-game slide
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Team option picked up The Pelicans exercised Lewis' (knee) fourth-year option for the 2023-24 season Thursday.
Impact Lewis is out indefinitely to begin the regular season due to a torn ACL that he sustained last December, but he'll remain under team control for two more seasons. Over 24 appearances for New Orleans last year, he averaged 5.9 points and 2.0 assists in 14.2 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix faces New Orleans in conference matchup
Phoenix and New Orleans will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foesOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Orleans plays Dallas in conference showdown
New Orleans faces Dallas in a matchup of Western Conference teamsOCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out indefinitely Lewis (knee) won't play Sunday against the Jazz and remains out indefinitely.
Impact Updates on Lewis' rehab from a torn ACL last December have been infrequent. It seems unlikely he'll be returning this month.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Utah visits New Orleans after overtime win against Minnesota
Utah visits the New Orleans Pelicans following the Jazz's 132-126 overtime win over the Minnesota TimberwolvesOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hornets host the Pelicans in non-conference action
Charlotte hosts New Orleans in out-of-conference playOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Friday Lewis (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Lewis will have to wait to make his season debut while recovering from ACL surgery he underwent last December. His next chance to play is Sunday versus Utah, but there is no clear timeline on when he will return.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
