MARCH 1, 2023ā¢STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Smelling Salts Needed In Rose CityThe New Orleans Pelicans are taking some punches and need some smelling salts to wake up a squad riding a four-game losing streak.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Smelling Salts Needed In Rose CityThe New Orleans Pelicans are taking some punches and need some smelling salts to wake up a squad riding a four-game losing streak.
MARCH 1, 2023ā¢NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pelicans' Alvarado out 3 weeks, Nance out 2 weeks
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will be out at least three weeks and forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss two weeks because of recent injuriesMARCH 1, 2023ā¢ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Richardson - Questionable with quad contusionRichardson has been diagnosed with a right quad contusion and is questionable Wednesday against the Blazers, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
ImpactThe Pelicans are already very thin on the wings, so this obviously isn't ideal. If Richardson is unable to play, Trey Murphy could reemerge with a sizable bump in fantasy value. Naji Marshall also stands to benefit, as he's someone who can play multiple positions.
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Jonas Valanciunas - Questionable WednesdayValanciunas (left calf contusion) is questionable Wednesday against the Blazers, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
ImpactThis is a tough blow for New Orleans as they already have several key players injured. If Valanciunas is unable to play, both Jaxson Hayes and Willy Hernangomez would make for intriguing streaming options.
MARCH 1, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Zion Williamson - Making good progressWilliamson (right hamstring strain) is making good progress and will undergo an MRI next week, ESPN's Andrew Lopez reports.
ImpactWilliamson hasn't seen the floor since Jan. 2 and suffered a setback Feb. 12. The latest report from the Pelicans is positive, and there should be a better idea of his timetable after his MRI. In the meantime, CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram will see elevated usage and Josh Richardson will continue to be a big factor in his new role.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jose Alvarado - Sidelined at least three weeksAlvarado will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right tibia.
ImpactAlvarado is far from guaranteed to retake the floor after his re-evaluation, but the team will at least measure where he's at when the date approaches. Without Alvarado available off the bench, the Pelicans will have to turn elsewhere for backup point guard duties. Among the options to see some added minutes are Kira Lewis, Dyson Daniels and Garrett Temple, while Josh Richardson could also slide over to point guard and open minutes for others.
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