Bryce McGowens News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans next move following trade deadline is painfully obvious After waiving Dalen Terry, the Pelicans have a clear path to converting Bryce McGowens from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract.

19 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Heads to bench McGowens will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against Denver.

Impact McGowens will head back to the second unit for Tuesday's contest after making two consecutive starts. The Pelicans' injury issues have allowed the 23-year-old wing to see plenty of playing time, and he's averaging 8.0 points across 19.9 minutes per game in 2025-26.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday McGowens is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Wizards.

Impact This will be the 10th start of the season for McGowens and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen. As a starter this season, McGowens has produced averages of 10.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 triples and 0.9 steals per game.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 20 points in loss McGowens finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to the Hawks.

Impact McGowens played a season-high 37 minutes on Wednesday with Trey Murphy (back), Herbert Jones (ankle), Jose Alvarado (oblique) and Saddiq Bey (hip) all sidelined. The 23-year-old guard made the most of his opportunity, finishing third on the team in scoring only behind Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson. Primarily playing in a reserve role this season, McGowens is averaging 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals while shooting 50 percent from downtown in 19.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Hawks roll to 117-110 victory over Pelicans as word of Trae Young-to-Wizards trade breaks

Zaccharie Risacher scored 25 points, Jalen Johnson added 19 and seven Atlanta players scored in double figures Wednesday night in a 117-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans as the...

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Headed to bench McGowens will come off the bench for Sunday's game in Miami.

Impact Trey Murphy is set to return after missing one game with a back issue, so McGowens will shift back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, McGowens owns averages of 6.2 points per game on 58.1 percent shooting from the field and 80 percent at the charity stripe.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 13 points vs. Portland McGowens accumulated 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 122-109 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact McGowens got the starting nod despite being inactive for each of the Pelicans' two games prior to Friday's loss and ended up scoring in double digits for the first time since Dec. 11. The fourth-year guard's role for the Pelicans appears to be in flux, but he should be in line for more playing time for as long as Trey Murphy (back), Herbert Jones (ankle) and Saddiq Bey (hip) are sidelined.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday McGowens is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Impact McGowens did not play in the Pelicans' last three games, but he will be in the starting lineup Friday due to the absences of Saddiq Bey (hip), Trey Murphy (back) and Herbert Jones (ankle). Across eight starts this season, McGowens has averaged 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals over 27.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers' former young project has found new life elsewhere Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Bryce McGowens is making the most of his new opportunity with the New Orleans Pelicans.

JANUARY 2 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Inactive Monday McGowens is listed as inactive for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact McGowens has started his team's last three matchups, but he's not listed in the first unit against New York and is actually inactive for Monday's clash. The Pelicans will roll with Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen in the frontcourt as a result.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Jones McGowens will start against the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact With Herbert Jones (ankle) sidelined, McGowens will enter the starting five for the first time since Dec. 6. The two-way player has averaged 13.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 28.6 minutes per game in five starts so far this season.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays Chicago, looks to stop road losing streak

New Orleans will try to break its six-game road slide when the Pelicans face Chicago

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Poole scores 22 and the Pelicans snap their 7-game skid with a 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers

Jordan Poole scored 22 points in his return from a left quadriceps injury that sidelined him for 18 games, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 14...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Erupts for 23 points McGowens produced 23 points (8-11 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes of Thursday's 143-120 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact McGowens had the hot hand Thursday, helping the Pelicans snap a seven-game losing streak. Herbert Jones was ejected in this game, and McGowens drew the starting nod at halftime and delivered one of his best performances of the campaign, matching his season-high mark of 23 points. He's been trending up and is gaining steam as a waiver-wire pickup in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench McGowens isn't starting Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact McGowens will return to a bench role after starting five straight games for the Pelicans. He's struggled to make an impact as a reserve, averaging 7.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in his previous five appearances off the bench.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Porter, Claxton lead the Nets to a 119-101 victory over the Pelicans

Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton had his second triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 15 points with five dimes McGowens had 15 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 loss to Minnesota.

Impact This was a nice bounce-back game for McGowens, who was held to just six points on 2-for-5 shooting his last time out. The 23-year-old two-guard will likely be inconsistent, but he'll continue to see a ton of opportunity while Jordan Poole (quad), Herbert Jones (calf) and Zion Williamson (adductor) are out.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Leads ream with 23 points McGowens notched 23 points (9-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to the Lakers.

Impact McGownes is now with his fourth team in four seasons after signing a two-way contract with the Pelicans in July. A fractured rib halted what had been a promising campaign with Portland's G League club, but the Trail Blazers declined to extend his qualifying offer. The Pelicans are hurting at almost every position, so while McGowen's move from the Birmingham Squadron wasn't surprising, his team-leading Sunday result was unexpected.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Luka Doncic, Lakers start fast, beat Pelicans 133-121 for 7th straight victory

Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers raced to their seventh straight victory, 133-121 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday nigh...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday McGowens will start Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact With the Pelicans missing multiple key players, McGowens will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over his last three appearances with the parent club, the two-way player has averaged 8.7 points in 17.3 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson scores 29 and the Pelicans end a 9-game skid with a 143-130 win over the Bulls

The New Orleans Pelicans have ended a nine-game skid and won for the first time under interim coach James Borrego

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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