DECEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 11-32 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-32 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Jazz · Tue 1:00AM
NOP -11.0 TOTAL 232.5
William Guillory: Pelicans starters: CJ McCollum Dyson Daniels... - The Athletic Pelicans starters: CJ McCollum Dyson Daniels Trey Murphy Zion Williamson Jonas Valanciunas
Jose Alvarado - 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
Jose Alvarado - 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
LIVE: Pelicans vs Suns Pregame w/ Willie Green 12/9/2022
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Dyson Daniels | Pelicans vs. Suns Shootaround 12/9/2022 | New Orleans Pelicans
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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.
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
Pelicans face the Suns on 5-game win streak
New Orleans plays Phoenix looking to continue its five-game win streakDECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA Friday Night DFS Picks 12/9: DraftKings lineup, sleepers for tonight's daily fantasy basketball tournaments — Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, and two McDaniels Get ready for Friday's NBA DFS slate by checking our DraftKings lineup picks that include Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, and two McDaniels flyi...
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Zion's Respect For Brandon Ingram Not Affected By Streak Zion Williamson has paced the first-place New Orleans Pelicans through a bout of injuries, just like Brandon Ingram did last season.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Zion's Respect For Brandon Ingram Not Affected By Streak Zion Williamson has paced the first-place New Orleans Pelicans through a bout of injuries, just like Brandon Ingram did last season.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
HYPE: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns 12/9/22 and 12/11/22
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Booker, Phoenix set for matchup with New Orleans
Devin Booker leads Phoenix into a matchup against New Orleans averaging 27.9 points per gameDECEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson leads Golden State against New Orleans after 41-point game Golden State Warriors (8-9, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (9-7, eighth in the Western Conference)
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Bear hugs no match for Zion Williamson's beast mode Thanks partly to the increasingly unguardable moves from the 6-foot-6, 285-pound power forward Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans (16...
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bear hugs no match for Zion Williamson's beast mode Thanks partly to the increasingly unguardable moves from the 6-foot-6, 285-pound power forward Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans (16...
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
CJ McCollum - Efficiency issues persist McCollum closed with eight points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 104-98 win over the Pistons.
Impact McCollum has scored less than 10 points in all three games since returning after missing time due to the league's health and safety protocols. The star guard also posted his second-highest turnover tally of the season while picking up four fouls in Thursday's win. Fantasy managers should expect McCollum to take time to work back up to speed, as he is 8-of-33 from the field in his last three contests.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Alvarado - 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
Herbert Jones - Remains sidelined Friday Jones (ankle) is out Friday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones will miss his fourth straight game Friday due to a left ankle sprain. Dyson Daniels has started all three games in his absence. Jones' next opportunity to play is Sunday's game against Phoenix.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram - Remains out Friday Ingram (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ingram will be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a sprained left toe. His next chance to return will be Sunday against Phoenix.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Phoenix
New Orleans heads into a matchup against Phoenix after winning five consecutive home gamesDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zion Williamson Postgame Interview | Pelicans vs Pistons 12/7/22
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Naji Marshall - Delivers strong scoring performance Marshall closed Wednesday's 104-98 victory over the Pistons with 17 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes.
Impact Marshall looked sharp following a tough showing Sunday against the Nuggets, finishing with three points and three boards in 24 minutes of action. The Xavier product missed only one attempt from the field during Wednesday's clash and also made his presence known on the defensive end by collecting a season-high two blocks. Marshall is averaging 7.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists through 22 contests this season.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LIVE: Pelicans vs Pistons Postgame Interviews 12/7/2022
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Zion Williamson - Paces team with 29 points Williamson totaled 29 points (11-16 FG, 7-11 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 104-98 victory over the Pistons.
Impact Williamson led the Pelicans in scoring and enjoyed an efficient shooting night. He's been a regular at the free-throw line over his last four games, attempting 11 or more shots from the charity stripe. He's also scored 25 points or more and has secured three double-doubles during this span.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Solid showing from downtown Murphy notched 20 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 104-98 win over Detroit.
Impact Murphy scored 12 of his 20 points from beyond the arc and recorded a block for the fourth time in five games. He's responded well since returning from a foot injury Nov. 25, averaging 19.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.7 steals over his last six appearances.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
