NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Derik Queen just earned the kind of praise reserved for legends New Orleans Pelicans fans couldn't believe their ears when they heard what was being said about Derik Queen on Wednesday.
Derik Queen is becoming centerpiece Pelicans have lacked since Anthony Davis The New Orleans Pelicans have finally found their next face of the franchise in standout rookie big man Derik Queen.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Julian Strawther - To miss third straight game Strawther (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Strawther hasn't been able to shake a back injury, which will force him to miss a third straight matchup. His next chance to return will arrive Saturday against the Kings.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Gordon - Likely to play vs. Houston Gordon (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Impact The Nuggets continue to monitor Gordon, who is nursing a hamstring injury, but the forward is expected to play Friday. Gordon is off to a hot start in 2025-26, having averaged 20.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest in 12 games while shooting 53.6 percent from the field. Zeke Nnaji is likely to revert back to the bench.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Amen Thompson is making impact no other point guard can match With their win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets have now climbed to a 10-3 record, and, although there are still some wrink...
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
"This is Kyrie Irving's show" - LeBron had no problems playing off the ball in return to Cavs LeBron knew he didn’t want to take the spotlight away from a young Kyrie with his arrival.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Jordan Poole - Still out vs. Mavericks Poole (quadriceps) is out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Pelicans are expected to re-evaluate Poole in the near future, though the guard won't be cleared in time for Friday. Fantasy managers can consider him questionable at best for Saturday's matchup against the Hawks. With Poole sidelined, Jeremiah Fears and Jose Alvarado should both remain in the streaming conversation.
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
