Bryce McGowens News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

It only took 3 games to validate the Pelicans' final roster move Bryce McGowens proved why the New Orleans gave him a standard contract in the Pelicans’ 113-109 win over the Warriors.

20 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Jordan Poole's 2nd-half surge helps the Pelicans top the 76ers, 126-111

Jordan Poole highlighted a 23-point performance with five 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans outscored Philadelphia 60-35 during the final 21 minutes to beat the 76ers 126-11...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday McGowens is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the 76ers.

Impact McGowens started in Friday's loss to Milwaukee, putting up 10 points and two steals across 30 minutes. He'll revert to his regular bench role with the return of DeAndre Jordan to the first unit. McGowens is averaging 7.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game when playing off the bench this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact McGowens will make his 12th start of the season Friday due to the absence of Trey Murphy (shoulder). As a starter this season, McGowens has averaged 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans reward breakout guard with move fans have been waiting for The New Orleans Pelicans front office finally pulled the trigger on an obvious move to give Bryce McGowens a standard deal.

5 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Earns three-year deal The Pelicans signed McGowens to a three-year contract Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact McGowens was previously on a two-way contract. He's fared well across 32 appearances, averaging 7.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.9 minutes per contest. He's likely to play a larger role with Trey Murphy (back) still sidelined.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Settling back into rotation McGowens supplied 12 points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to the Heat.

Impact After going unused in seven consecutive games, McGowens has re-emerged in the New Orleans rotation and logged at least 21 minutes in three straight outings. He's averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 24.4 minutes per game during this period, and the 2022 second-rounder could remain a factor if the 15-41 Pelicans embrace a full-fledged youth movement down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 7 • 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

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

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

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Jordan Poole's 2nd-half surge helps the Pelicans top the 76ers, 126-111

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

New Orleans plays Chicago, looks to stop road losing streak

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

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