FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NICKEIL ALEXANDER-WALKER #9 - SHOOTING GUARD - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
8.8 PPG •
2.6 RPG •
2.6 APG
8.8 PPG
2.6 RPG
2.6 APG
Jazz acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Juancho Hernangomez in 3-team trade with Blazers, Spurs: Sources Alexander-Walker was traded for the second time in as many days, after he was part of the Portland-New Orleans deal on Tuesday.
Dealt to Jazz The Jazz acquired Alexander-Walker and Juancho Hernangomez on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal involving the Trail Blazers and Spurs, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Port...
Impact Alexander-Walker was traded from the Pelicans to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, but he'll be on the move once again without ever playing for Portland. The 23-year-old served mainly in a bench role for New Orleans since mid-November, and he'll likely provide an additional depth option behind Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley in Utah's backcourt. Across his 31 appearances off the bench this year, Alexander-Walker has averaged 11.1 points, 2.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game. While the three teams wait for all players involved in the deal to pass physicals, Alexander-Walker likely won't be available to make his Jazz debut Wednesday against the Warriors, but he should be ready to play Friday versus the Magic.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans play the Heat on 4-game win streak
New Orleans is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over MiamiFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollum
Cole Anthony had 23 points and the Orlando Magic downed the Trail Blazers 113-95, hours after a trade ended ended guard CJ McCollum’s nearly nine-year tenure in PortlandFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ingram scores 26, surging Pelicans top Rockets 110-97
Brandon Ingram scored 26 points and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Houston Rockets 110-97 on to extend their winning streak to four gamesFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans acquire McCollum in 7-player trade with Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans have acquired guard CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a seven-player tradeFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bound for Portland The Trail Blazers agreed Tuesday to acquire Alexander-Walker, Josh Hart, Tomas Satoransky, Didi Louzada (knee), a 2022 protected first-round pick and two future second-round picks...
Impact A popular sleeper heading into fantasy drafts this season, Alexander-Walker opened the season in a starting role for New Orleans, but a string of wretched shooting performances resulted in a move to the second unit. He came off the bench in 31 of his last 32 appearances and averaged 11.8 points, 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 24.2 minutes per contest, but Alexander-Walker still only shot 37.6 percent from the field and 69.1 percent from the free-throw line. Though the 23-year-old hasn't provided much evidence that he's worthy of a big-minute role at the NBA level, the rebuilding Trail Blazers will likely give him an extended look over the final few months of the season to see if he's worthy of including in their long-term nucleus. The 2019 first-round pick is under contract through next season after the Pelicans exercised his $5.01 million team option for 2022-23 in October. With the trade not yet finalized, Alexander-Walker likely won't be available for Portland's game Tuesday against the Magic, but he could be ready to debut for his new team Wednesday versus the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans practice report presented by HUB International: Nickeil Alexander-Walker emphasis on driving improves offense ' New Orleans Pelicans When “literally everybody” provides the same advice on the basketball floor, it can make it easier to follow through on that recommendation....
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • NBA.COM
New Orleans visits Denver for conference showdown
New Orleans takes on Denver for a Western Conference matchup FridayFEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 14 points off bench Alexander-Walker registered 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 111-101 victory over the Pisto...
Impact Josh Hart (knee) was out again, but the Pelicans opted to go big by starting Jaxson Hayes alongside Jonas Valanciunas, which left Alexander-Walker and Jose Alvarado to compete off the bench. Both backup guards played well, but the former was able to finish with better overall production. As a reserve this season (29 games), Alexander-Walker is averaging 11.2 points, 2.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 24.1 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans making Jaxson Hayes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker quite available Scotto: Rival executives also believe Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaxson Hayes are both available for the right upgrade as well. According...
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Ingram has 26, Pelicans rally for 111-101 win over Pistons
Brandon Ingram scored 26 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 13 points and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 111-101FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garners sizable role off bench Alexander-Walker ended with 18 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 34 minutes during Friday's 116-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact With Josh Hart (ankle) back in action, Alexander-Walker was relegated to the bench. However, Brandon Ingram (ankle) was still sidelined, so he still garnered a sizable role as a reserve. He was inefficient from the field, but his scoring production was salvaged by six trips to the free-throw line. Devonte' Graham had to leave the contest in the fourth quarter, so if he's forced to miss any time, Alexander-Walker could be in line for increased run moving forward.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets beat Pelicans 116-105
Nikola Jokic scored 22 of his 29 points in the second half to go with 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the under-manned New Orleans Pelicans 116-105JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming off bench Friday Alexander-Walker isn't starting Friday's game against the Nuggets, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Alexander-Walker was productive as a spot starter Tuesday, as he posted 31 points, five assists, four rebounds and a block in 37 minutes. However, he'll return to a bench role with Josh Hart (ankle) back in action Friday.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Erin Hartigan and Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Pelicans Weekly - January 27, 2022 ' New Orleans Pelicans Todd Graffagnini sits down with Bally Sports New Orleans Host Erin Hartigan and Erin Summers chats with Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • NBA.COM
Erupts for 31 points Alexander-Walker ended with 31 points (11-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 117-107 loss to the 76ers.
Impact Alexander-Walker made his 19th start of the season, though his first since Nov. 20, and took advantage with his second 30-point effort of the campaign. Devonte' Graham, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart were all unavailable Tuesday with ankle injuries, and Alexander-Walker should continue to have an increased role if the trio, or part of the trio, misses additional time.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks Team after Tough Loss ' Pelicans-76ers Postgame
JANUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Embiid leads 76ers past short-handed Pelicans, 117-107
Joel Embiid scored 12 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers pulled away from the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans for a 117-107 winJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Alexander-Walker will start Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact The Pelicans are extremely shorthanded, so Alexander-Walker should be a go-to option offensively. In his 18 starts this season, he's averaged 14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.3 minutes.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devonte' Graham, Nickeil Alexander-Walker on the win ' Pelicans-Pacers Postgame Interview 1/24/22
JANUARY 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Graham, Valanciunas push Pelicans past Pacers, 117-113
Devonte Graham scored 25 points, Josh Hart had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-113JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in double figures off bench Alexander-Walker recorded 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Saturday's 120-105 loss to Brooklyn.
Impact Alexander-Walker has scored in double figures just twice over his last six games. On the season, he's averaging 12.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 26.8 minutes, but his fantasy production remains limited as long as Devonte' Graham, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart remain healthy.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Siakam scores 29, Raptors beat Pelicans for 6th straight win
Pascal Siakam had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Fred VanVleet scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 105-101 win over...JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mitchell scores 29, Jazz top Pelicans 115-104
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Bojan Bogdanovic added 21, and Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-104 to extend their road winning streak to nine gamesJANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
