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With Ingram and Jones back, the Pelicans are healthier now and looking to stack up victories

The returns of Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones have made the Pelicans look a lot more like the team coach Willie Green envisioned when the season began
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herbert Jones - Will be limited Thursday Coach Willie Green said that Jones (shoulder) will operate under a minutes restriction in Thursday's game against the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports....
Impact jones will return to game action after an 18-game absence due to a right shoulder strain. However, he will be limited to around 30 minutes as he works his way back to playing form.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram - Will have minutes restriction Ingram will have a minutes restriction in Thursday's game against the Suns, head coach Willie Green told Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site. "They'll [Jones and Ingram]...
Impact Ingram was deemed available for this matchup and will step on the hardwood for the first time since Nov. 22 due to right calf tightness. The 30-minute plateau should be enough to believe Ingram could have a sizable role on offense straight away. The star forward is averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 33.6 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans vs. Suns Pregame Report 12/5/2024
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Herbert Jones - Suiting up against Phoenix Jones (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Jones will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' last 18 contests due to a right shoulder strain. However, it wouldn't be surprising for the 26-year-old forward to operate on a minutes restriction as he works his way back into game shape.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Yves Missi - Good to go Thursday Missi (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Missi has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday despite dealing with a sprained right ankle. The rookie center is averaging 15.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.0 minutes across his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III on Herb Jones return, communication | Pelicans vs. Suns Shootaround 12/5/2024
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Daniel Theis - Won't play Thursday Theis is out for Thursday's game versus the Suns due to neck spasms, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Theis will miss his sixth game of the season Thursday due to neck spasms. Yves Missi, Trey Jemison and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Theis' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Thunder.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram - Good to go against Phoenix Ingram (calf) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact Ingram has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing New Orlean's previous five contests due to right calf soreness. Ingram should reclaim his starting spot from Javonte Green.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans' All-Star desires trade to 'winning competitive environment' per NBA Insider | Sporting News The New Orleans Pelicans could be forced to trade their former All-Star to a competitive organization in the near future.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Karlo Matkovic - Returns to parent club The Pelicans recalled Matkovic from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
Impact Matkovic is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the Pelicans while with the NBA club. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 0.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes across five appearances with New Orleans this season.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suns, Pelicans enter matchup trying to work around injuries The Phoenix Suns were getting back on track when Kevin Durant got hurt again.The New Orleans Pelicans are starting to get injured players ba...
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
Pelicans say Zion Williamson (hamstring) to miss at least two more weeks The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson for at least two more weeks, the team announced WednesdayWilliamson has been out of...
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Herbert Jones - Officially questionable Jones (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Impact Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain and has played just four times this season, but the fact that he went through a full practice Wednesday bodes well for his chances of playing against Phoenix. The Pelicans are dealing with lots of injuries at the moment, so having Jones would provide a significant boost on both ends of the court, but mainly on defense, where he's one of the best specialists in the league.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram - Questionable to play Thursday Ingram (calf) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.
Impact Ingram went through a full practice Wednesday, and the questionable tag suggests he has a good chance to play Thursday. Ingram has missed the Pelicans' last five games while dealing with right calf soreness.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Yves Missi - Questionable for Thursday Missi is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns due to a right ankle sprain.
Impact Missi is coming off one of his best performances of the season after a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double in the loss to the Hawks on Monday. He's started the last four games, scoring in double digits in each of those contests and also averaging 9.8 boards per game. If he can't go Thursday, then Daniel Theis would likely start at center.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Alvarado - To be re-evaluated in two weeks Alvarado (hamstring) continues progressing through rehab and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Impact Alvarado has been sidelined since Nov. 11 due to a left hamstring strain. Dejounte Murray's return to action on Nov. 27 coupled with the emergence of two-way player Brandon Boston has salvaged New Orleans' backcourt around CJ McCollum, but depth remains thin beyond this trio.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hawkins - Multi-game absence forthcoming Hawkins (back) has been diagnosed with a lumbar spine annular fissure and will be re-assessed in approximately one week
Impact Hawkins will likely be out for New Orleans' upcoming three contests, now possessing a formal diagnosis following weeks of back soreness. Brandon Boston has emerged as a bonafide contributor on a nightly basis, while the potential return of Herbert Jones (shoulder) in coming days will also add depth on the wings.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Zion Williamson - Will be evaluated in two weeks Williamson is "progressing well through rehabilitation" of his left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.
Impact Williamson's setback-free progression amid a multi-week absence bodes well, and Dec. 19 versus Houston becomes the next landmark game in Williamson's timeline. New Orleans will certainly exercise caution with the 24-year-old's long-term health, but residing in last place in the Western Conference could push the agenda.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Herbert Jones - Trending towards return Thursday Jones (shoulder) practiced fully Wednesday, with coach Willie Green expressing optimism that Jones will play Thursday versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones has been sidelined since Oct. 29 due to a right shoulder strain, limiting him to just four appearances thus far. The Pelicans have limped to a 2-16 record without Jones amid a myriad of other injuries across the roster, although Brandon Ingram (calf) could return to action Thursday as well.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram - Goes through practice Ingram (calf) went through a full practice Wednesday, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Impact Coach Willie Green is hopeful to get Ingram back in the lineup Thursday against the Suns after the forward missed his fifth straight game Monday. Ingram has been in the headlines for another reason too, as he recently changed agents as he prepares for unrestricted free agency during the offseason. He'll be the subject of many trade rumors going forward.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix visits New Orleans on 3-game road slide

Phoenix heads into a matchup against New Orleans after losing three road games in a row
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
De'Andre Hunter helps Hawks handle stumbling Pelicans De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 124-112, on Monday...
DECEMBER 4, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Pelicans Forward's Tenure In New Orleans May Be Coming To An End New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram recently made a big career decision when the former all-star dropped his former agency, Excel Sp...
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • SI.COM
Dejounte Murray - Struggles with shot Murray totaled seven points (2-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and five steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Murray made up for his poor shooting with a beefy stat line, as he recorded his 11th career game with at least five steals. Since returning to the lineup on Nov. 27, the Pelicans have lost all four games with Murray averaging 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers on 27.3 percent shooting from the field in that span.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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