Bryce McGowens News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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 • Associated Press

Bryce McGowens on setting a new career high | Pelicans-Trail Blazers Postgame Interview 12/11/25

DECEMBER 12 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 5 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Byrce McGowens | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 11/30/25

DECEMBER 1 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Pelicans land perfect fit with final two-way roster spot The addition of Bryce McGowens rounds out a balanced group of two-way players for the Pelicans.

JULY 31 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Latches on with Pels McGowens signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact McGowens will be with his third team in four years since entering the NBA ranks back in 2022. The 23-year-old wing spent the 2024-25 campaign on a two-way contract with Portland, averaging 2.5 minutes in 13 NBA appearances. He'll fill the Pelicans' third and final two-way slot, and he'll have to compete with the likes of Trey Alexander and Micah Peavy for a slot in the back end of the rotation. Considering New Orleans' quality depth at the shooting guard and small forward positions, it's likely McGowens spends a significant chunk of the 2025-26 season in the G League.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija, Trail Blazers to host James and the Lakers

Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Golden State puts road win streak on the line against Portland

Golden State will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Warriors face Portland

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Utah faces Portland, looks to stop 9-game skid

Utah looks to end its nine-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz take on Portland

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Portland hosts conference foe San Antonio

Portland hosts San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Portland takes on Chicago for non-conference showdown

The Chicago Bulls host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference play

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Barnes and Toronto take on Portland in non-conference action

Portland travels to Toronto for a non-conference matchup

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Portland plays Atlanta on 5-game road skid

Portland will attempt to break its five-game road losing streak when the Trail Blazers face Atlanta

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Portland takes on New York, seeks to halt 3-game skid

Portland looks to stop its three-game slide when the Trail Blazers play New York

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Out for season with rib fracture McGowens will miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a right rib fracture during Monday's G League game with the Rip City Remix, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Por...

Impact McGowens was the Remix's leading scorer in the G League, and across his last 10 outings he averaged 30.0 points on 50.3 percent shooting along with 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks over 32.8 minutes per game. He appeared in 13 games for the Trail Blazers but averaged just 2.5 minutes per game. McGowens is on a one-year, two-way contract with the Trail Blazers, and it's unclear whether he'll return to the organization for the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

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