Zion Williamson back in Pelicans lineup after missing opener
New Orleans forward Zion Williamson was in the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Pelicans’ openerOCTOBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Zion Williamson Highlights vs. Portland Trail Blazers 10-25-2024
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE
CJ McCollum Highlights vs. Trail Blazers 10-25-2024
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Jordan Hawkins Highlights vs. Portland Trail Blazers 10-25-2024
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Brandon Ingram Highlights vs. Portland Trail Blazers 10-25-2024
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PELICANS at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 25, 2024
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE
BI to Zion half-court alley-oop dunk 👀
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Zion Arrives @ Moda Center #pelicans #nba #shorts
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Zion Williamson - Under minutes restriction Head coach Willie Green said before Friday's game against Portland that Williamson (illness) will play "a little under" his normal minutes, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times...
Impact Williamson missed the regular-season opener due to illness, and while he's been cleared to play Friday, he'll be limited. The 24-year-old averaged 31.5 minutes per game in the regular season during the 2023-24 campaign, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Williamson log 25-29 minutes Friday based on Green's pre-game statement.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson ready to step up | NBA.com There are reasons to believe the Pelicans can stay afloat while Murray is injured, starting with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson.
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • NBA.COM
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray (hand) out 4-6 weeks after surgery New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is expected to miss four to six weeks after successful surgery to repair his broken left hand, th...
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Dejounte Murray - Undergoes successful surgery Murray (hand) underwent successful surgery Friday and is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Murray suffered a fractured left hand during Wednesday's win over Chicago. The 28-year-old guard is now expected to remain sidelined through most of November. In Murray's absence, Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins are candidates to receive increased roles.
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions The Portland Trail Blazers (0-1) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) to Moda Center Friday. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze...
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM
One star in, another out of Pelicans' lineup vs. Blazers The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set ag...
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Zion Williamson - Officially good to go Williamson (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Impact Willaimson will return to action Friday after missing New Orleans' regular-season opener with an illness. Williamson should replace Daniel Theis in the starting lineup against Portland.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray out indefinitely with broken hand New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray broke his left hand during his debut with the team on Wednesday night and will be sidelined indef...
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zion Williamson - Expected to play Friday Coach Willie Green said Williamson (illness) "looks like he's good to go" for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Rod Walker of the New Orleans Advocate reports.
Impact Williamson missed Wednesday's regular-season opener due to an illness but seems poised to return to action Friday. However, fantasy managers should wait for an official injury update to confirm Williamson's availability against Portland.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Out at least two more weeks The Pelicans announced Thursday that Murphy (hamstring) has progressed through the first phase of rehabilitation, has been cleared to begin the return-to-play conditioning phase of...
Impact Murphy continues to deal with a right hamstring strain and will miss at least the first two weeks of the regular season. Until Murphy is officially cleared to return Jordan Hawkins and Javonte Green should continue to receive increased playing time.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Yves Missi - Three rejections in NBA debut Missi provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 123-111 victory over the Bulls.
Impact The 21st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft made an impact at the rim in his debut, and Missi provided good all-around production. The 20-year-old Baylor product might not see this kind of workload on a regular basis, however -- Zion Williamson (illness) missed Wednesday's game, with Daniel Theis playing 19 minutes as the Pelicans' starting center in his place. Once Williamson is healthy, Missi and Theis may have to split backup minutes in the frontcourt.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
CJ McCollum - Hits for 23 against Chicago McCollum finished Wednesday's 123-111 win over the Bulls with 23 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.
Impact The veteran guard had a strong night at the offensive end to begin the season, picking up where he left off in 2023-24 after he shot a career-high 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. McCollum has averaged at least 20.0 points and 2.3 threes a game every season since 2015-16, but he could see more usage than usual in the first month of the current campaign after Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand Wednesday.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Ingram - Pours in 33 to tip off season Ingram provided 33 points (13-23 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 victory over the Bulls.
Impact The 27-year-old forward has a strong start to what could be his final season in New Orleans. Ingram is set to be a free agent next offseason, and his primary focus in 2024-25 could be on staying healthy -- he hasn't played more than 64 games in a season since he was a teenage rookie with the Lakers in 2016-17. Ingram's usage could also see a spike early in the current campaign after Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand Wednesday, an injury that figures to keep him out for at least four weeks. Ingram has averaged better than 20.0 points, 5.0 boards and 5.0 assists in each of the last three seasons, but things seem to be lining up for him to potentially put together career-best numbers in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans All-Star Breaks Hand, Will Miss Significant Time A New Orleans Pelicans All-Star broke his hand and will miss significant time.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Report: Pelicans' Dejounte Murray broke hand in opener Dejounte Murray broke his left hand during his New Orleans Pelicans debut on Wednesday, ESPN reported.The 28-year-old guard produced 14 poin...
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Portland faces conference foe New Orleans
New Orleans travels to Portland for a Western Conference matchup FridayOCTOBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dejounte Murray injures left hand in Pelicans debut | NBA.com Dejounte Murray injured his left hand during his debut with the New Orleans Pelicans and his timeline for returning is uncertain.
OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NBA.COM
