Bryce McGowens News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 12, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland hosts conference foe San Antonio

Portland hosts San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Portland takes on Chicago for non-conference showdown

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

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Barnes and Toronto take on Portland in non-conference action

Portland travels to Toronto for a non-conference matchup

APRIL 2, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits clutch shot in Rising Stars McGowens (shoulder) registered two points (1-1 FG) across 3:46 of playing time in Team G League's 25-14 loss to Team C in the final of the Rising Stars event Friday.

Impact McGowens had a far bigger impact during Team G League's 40-39 win over Team M in the semifinals, finishing with 12 points (5-90 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals while hitting the game-winning three to advance to the finals. McGowens had been dealing with a shoulder injury prior to the All-Star break, but that didn't prevent him from participating in Friday's Rising Stars event. The 2022 second-round pick will likely return to the G League with the Rip City Remix following the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Team G League advances to Rising Stars championship game on Bryce McGowens' game-winning shot Casey Holdahl: Bryce McGowens with a game-winning three to give Team G League the come from behind 40-39 victory versus Toumani Camara and T...

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

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JANUARY 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Cleared to play Saturday McGowens (elbow) is available to play Saturday against the Spurs.

Impact McGowens has been dealing with a right elbow injury, but he'll be able to suit up Saturday. His lone regular-season appearance came against the Lakers on Dec. 8, when he finished with two points and one assist in three minutes of action.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 37 points in G League loss McGowens finished with 37 points (11-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 39 minutes in Monday's 112-109 G League loss to the Sant...

Impact The two-way guard delivered a game-high mark in points, though he struggled with efficiency from three-point range. Over his last five G League Tip-Off Tournament matchups, McGowens has averaged an impressive 33.6 points, 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds across 36.6 minutes per game. The 22-year-old has been stellar in the G League, though he has played only three minutes for the parent club in Portland thus far.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds 20 points off bench McGowens recorded 20 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 21 minutes during Monday's 97-95 Summer League win over the 76ers.

Impact McGowens put up a team-high 20 points and managed to get to the charity stripe with ease. The Nebraska product put pen to paper on a two-way contract Thursday and is seemingly eager to prove that he can handle rotation minutes, though he'll need to further distinguish himself amongst a crowded backcourt. Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen), Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Justin Minaya are also in the mix to secure backup guard minutes behind Anfernee Simons (knee).

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Portland McGowens agreed to a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact McGowens spent the first two seasons of his career with the Hornets, but he was let go by Charlotte over the weekend. After performing well late in the California Classic Summer League for the Hornets, he will land a deal with the Trail Blazers that will allow him to move easily between the G League and parent club.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Buzz City The Hornets waived McGowens on Saturday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact McGowens spent the first two years of his career with the Hornets, and he averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.0 minutes per game. The 21-year-old will enter free agency after starting in 14 of the Hornets' 59 games last season, during which he averaged 9.1 points and shot 46.7 percent from the field.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets Player Grades: Bryce McGowens He stayed fairly steady but didn't show significant strides this season.

JUNE 4, 2024 • SI.COM

Bryce McGowens Likes the Idea of JJ Redick as the Next Hornets Head Coach Charlotte's young guard is excited for the future.

MAY 2, 2024 • SI.COM

Starting Sunday McGowens is in the starting lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale against Cleveland.

Impact McGowens will log his first start since Feb. 4, with 13 starts on the year yielding 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 47.4 percent shooting thus far. The second-year guard will get another opportunity to showcase his athleticism and shot making in Charlotte's 82nd game.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores five off bench McGowens notched five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 win over Atlanta.

Impact McGowens has been on the fringes of the Hornets' rotation late in the year, but he was relatively efficient with his limited playing time Wednesday. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaged just 2.6 points in 6.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deployed in garbage time Monday McGowens (knee) recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and no other statistics over three minutes Monday in the Hornets' 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact McGowens was cleared to play after a seven-game absence due to a right knee strain, but he didn't capture a spot in the rotation in his return. Aside from JT Thor playing the final 1:50 of the second quarter, Hornets head coach Steve Clifford ran a tight eight-man rotation while the contest was competitive, as McGowens and the team's other three deep reserves (Thor, Nick Smith and Amari Bailey) all checked into the game with 3:06 remaining and Charlotte trailing by 21 points. All of LaMelo Ball (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle) and Cody Martin (ankle) were sidelined Monday, but it may take the Hornets to be down another guard before McGowens picks up meaningful playing time.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play McGowens (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact McGowens hasn't played since March 8, so he'll likely be limited off the bench during Monday's contest. Over his last seven appearances, McGowens has averaged 2.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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