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Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole Cleared for Action Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (quadriceps) has received the green light to play on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has upgraded Poole's status from questionable to available. The savvy scorer has been out since early November, making only seven appearances this season. Due to his long layoff, Poole may only see limited action on Thursday. However, once he is back in shape, Poole could be set for a huge stretch, with Zion Williamson (adductor) on the shelf. Before straining his left quadriceps, Poole posted 17.3 points and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.

3 days ago

Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole Considered Questionable for Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (quad) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Poole has missed 18 consecutive contests due to a quad strain and hasn't been labeled questionable since the injury occurred, dating back to November 4. If the 26-year-old is still unable to return on Thursday, Jeremiah Fears and Jose Alvarado will continue to carry heavy workloads, helping out Trey Murphy III and the Pelicans' backcourt.

4 days ago

Derik Queen • C • Pelicans

Derik Queen Posts Massive Triple-Double In Loss To Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Derik Queen erupted for 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four blocks in 33 minutes during Monday's 135-132 loss to San Antonio, marking the best performance of his young career. The rookie is averaging 17.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.8 assists across his last five games while shooting 51.8 percent, and his role remains secure with Zion Williamson (adductor) still sidelined and the Pelicans leaning heavily on their starters. Queen should be added in competitive formats, with Trey Murphy III and Saddiq Bey benefiting from the stability his play provides.

5 days ago

Jordan Poole • PG • Pelicans

Jordan Poole Remains Sidelined on Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (quad) will miss his 18th consecutive game on Monday while dealing with a quad strain. His timetable is still unclear, so there's no telling how much time he'll continue to miss. While he's sidelined, Jeremiah Fears and Bryce McGowens have been anchoring the backcourt with Trey Murphy III mixed in as well. Fears has been delivering good value and has now started in 22 of his 24 games played. In those starts with added minutes, he's averaged 15.9 points, 3.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.7% from the floor with a usage of 26.1%.

6 days ago

Herbert Jones • SF • Pelicans

Herbert Jones Tagged as Questionable Against Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (calf) remains on Monday's injury report ahead of their contest with the San Antonio Spurs. He's dealing with a right calf strain which has kept him out of their last eight games, but he's considered questionable for this one. While Jones, Jordan Poole (quad), and Zion Williamson (adductor) have all been sidelined, Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey, and Jeremiah Fears have all been in the starting lineup. Bey and Fears have been the more consistent options for fantasy managers looking for replacements. In their last game against the Nets, Bey registered 18 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two threes while Fears accrued 14 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal, and one turnover.

6 days ago

Yves Missi • C • Pelicans

Yves Missi Trending Toward Game-Time Decision

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn after missing the past two games, positioning rookie big Derik Queen for another sizeable workload if he sits again. Queen logged 12 points, four rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes Thursday and posted 21 points and eight rebounds in his previous start, giving him firm streaming appeal if Missi remains out. Trey Murphy III and Jeremiah Fears also see small bumps in usage, while Kevon Looney and Karlo Matkovic remain low-minute reserves.

Dec 6

Yves Missi • C • Pelicans

Yves Missi Sidelined vs. Wolves

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against Minnesota, leaving rookie Derik Queen in line for another sizable workload. Queen has started the past two games and averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists while playing heavy minutes, making him a strong short-term pickup in all formats as the Pelicans remain without Zion Williamson (adductor) and several starters. Queen's scoring efficiency and passing give him a stable floor, and he should again operate as the primary interior option until Missi returns.

Dec 4

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Sidelined at Least Three Weeks

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (adductor) will be out for an extended period and will be re-evaluated in three weeks due to a right adductor injury. Williamson has been limited to 10 appearances this campaign, averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 0.5 blocks in 31 minutes per contest. Now, with Zion out at least to the end of December, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen and Micah Peavy will be assigned larger roles to help out the team's frontcourt.

Dec 2

Trey Murphy III • SF • Pelicans

Trey Murphy III Will Return Tuesday Night

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (elbow) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Timberwolves after missing the last two games. Murphy is averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals per game in 19 contests. He has had a high usage rate this year, especially in games when Zion Williamson (adductor, questionable) has been sidelined. Murphy's return will be huge for the Pelicans as they try to get just their fourth win of the season. Murphy has a high ceiling as a result of his usage, and you can get him back in your fantasy lineups as normal on Tuesday night in his return.

Dec 2

Yves Missi • C • Pelicans

Yves Missi Uncertain to Play Tuesday Against the Timberwolves

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (foot, ankle) was listed as questionable by the Pelicans for their Tuesday night matchup against the visiting Timberwolves. Missi started on Sunday against the Lakers, but he had come off the bench in his previous six games. In his last seven games, he's averaging 6.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 blocked shots, and 1.1 assists in 21.6 minutes per game. He's been backing up rookie Derik Queen, who could get more minutes against the big front line of the Timberwolves. Kevon Looney could also get a few more minutes in the second unit if Missi is sidelined.

Dec 2

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Questionable Against Minnesota

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (adductor) was downgraded to questionable on Tuesday afternoon, before his team hosts the Timberwolves. Williamson missed Sunday's game with injury maintenance on his hamstring, but he now appears to be dealing with a new issue--right adductor soreness. Williamson has been limited to 10 games this season, averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 0.5 blocks in 31 minutes per game. If Zion is out, Saddiq Bey, Micah Peavy, and Derik Queen could get more work in the frontcourt, especially since Yves Missi (foot, ankle) is also questionable.

Dec 2

Trey Murphy III • SF • Pelicans

Trey Murphy III May Skip Another Game Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (elbow) is questionable to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Due to an elbow injury, Murphy III may have to miss a third consecutive game. Murphy III has been a two-way force for the Pelicans, averaging 19.7 points and a career-high 1.7 steals this season. Zion Williamson (hamstring) is returning to the Pelicans lineup on Tuesday and will carry a huge load on offense if Murphy III doesn't play. Meanwhile, the likes of Saddiq Bey and Jeremiah Fears are also expected to chip in more.

Dec 2

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Back in Pelicans Lineup Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to play on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Williamson missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's action. So far this season, Williamson has made 10 appearances, averaging 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 30.9 minutes. Yves Missi started on Sunday in place of Williamson and will return to the second unit against Minnesota, which lowers his fantasy value.

Dec 2

Trey Murphy III • SF • Pelicans

Trey Murphy III Out Again on Sunday Night

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (elbow) won't play on Sunday night against the Lakers, marking his second-straight absence. The Pelicans are hurting, with Zion Williamson (hamstring), Jordan Poole (quadriceps), Herbert Jones (calf), and Jordan Hawkins (illness) also on the shelf. As a result, fantasy managers can anticipate more production from Jose Alvarado, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, and Jeremiah Fears.

Nov 30

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Resting Against the Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) won't play on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Duke Blue Devil has played relatively well since returning from a stint on the shelf caused by a hamstring injury. As expected, the team will play it safe on the second night of a back-to-back, so fantasy managers can anticipate his return on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. With that said, Saddiq Bey, coming off a 21-point effort, should continue to benefit from Williamson's absence. The same can be said for Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, and Jose Alvarado.

Nov 30

Trey Murphy III • SF • Pelicans

Trey Murphy III Uncertain For Saturday's Matchup

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (elbow) is uncertain for Saturday's game at Golden State because of right elbow soreness, which could keep him out of the opening game of a back-to-back. The Pelicans are already without Jordan Poole (quadriceps) and Herbert Jones (calf), which pushed Saddiq Bey into a 39-minute workload Wednesday that produced 18 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals. A Murphy absence would keep Bey in strong streaming range, while Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens offer deeper-league utility given the team's depleted wing rotation.

Nov 28

Saddiq Bey • PF • Pelicans

Saddiq Bey Cleared for Wednesday's Action

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) is good to go for Wednesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He will return to action after missing one game with an ankle sprain. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) also back in the Pelicans lineup, Bey will likely be limited to a bench role, meaning his fantasy value will be low. As a reserve, Bey has averaged 9.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game this season. On Wednesday, he might make a slightly bigger impact, as Denver allows the third-most bench points in the league.

Nov 20

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Returns to Action Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will play on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports. New Orleans' explosive star has missed eight games with a hamstring injury and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Williamson has made five appearances so far this season, averaging 22.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2.0 steals in 31.4 minutes. While his workload may be limited after a long absence, Williamson can still make a fantasy impact.

Nov 20

Saddiq Bey • PF • Pelicans

Saddiq Bey Uncertain for Meeting With Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) is in danger of missing a second consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. Due to Zion Williamson's (hamstring) absence, Bey has enjoyed a good spell as a member of the first unit, averaging 14.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. However, he landed on the injury report at the start of this week with a sprained left ankle. Williamson also remains on the injury report, meaning Derik Queen and Yves Missi could continue to start together.

Nov 19

Zion Williamson • PF • Pelicans

Zion Williamson Considered Questionable for Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson is close to returning from a hamstring strain, but it is uncertain if he will end his eight-game absence on Wednesday. His latest health issue has given Saddiq Bey (ankle) a chance to impress in the starting unit. However, he is also considered questionable for Wednesday and may miss a second consecutive game. If neither player can make it back on Wednesday, Derik Queen might be in for a very busy night. There will also be additional playing time available for Herbert Jones, Jordan Hawkins, and Micah Peavy.

Nov 19

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