Jose Alvarado News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

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Houston and New Orleans will square off in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

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Siakam and Indiana take on New Orleans in non-conference action

New Orleans travels to Indiana for a non-conference matchup

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Brooklyn is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a victory against New Orleans

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Likely to miss two more weeks Alvarado (oblique) is expected to miss about two more weeks, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Alvarado has already missed three games in a row with left oblique soreness, and it sounds like the Pelicans want to give him even more time to get the issue resolved. With the guard staying on the shelf, Bryce McGowens has played at least 26 minutes in three straight contests and seems to be the direct fantasy beneficiary of Alvarado's absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans plays Denver, aims to end home slide

New Orleans aims to stop its 5-game home slide with a victory against Denver

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Remains out Sunday Alvarado (oblique) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic.

Impact Alvarado will miss a third straight game due to this injury, and Sunday's absence will also mark the fifth game he's been sidelined over the Pelicans' last eight contests. The veteran guard will aim to return against the Nuggets on Tuesday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando takes on New Orleans in non-conference matchup

New Orleans faces Orlando for a non-conference matchup

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Knicks linked to Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado in trade rumors | Sporting News The Knicks are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

JANUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Friday Alvarado is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to left oblique soreness.

Impact The guard's next chance to end a two-game absence with the issue comes Sunday in Orlando. After playing 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to the Hawks, Bryce McGowens stands out as the direct fantasy beneficiary of Alvarado's absence from the New Orleans backcourt.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans visits Washington, looks to break road losing streak

New Orleans aims to stop its four-game road slide with a victory against Washington

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Wednesday Alvarado will not suit up for Wednesday's game in Atlanta due to left oblique soreness.

Impact The 27-year-old veteran is getting the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back set, but considering he's just dealing with some soreness in his oblique, there's a decent chance he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's game against the Wizards. With Alvarado watching from the sidelines Wednesday night, Jordan Hawkins might be able to get into the rotation.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 20 minutes in loss Alvarado ended with six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Heat.

Impact Alvarado continues to be a hit-or-miss streaming option in deeper formats. Over his last six games, he's averaging 6.0 points, 2.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Draymond Green gets on Mark Williams for getting decked by Jose Alvarado: "You a big, bro. You can't go down like that" Green put Mark Williams on the spot after Jose Alvarado rocked him.

JANUARY 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"One guy cared about the paycheck" – Eddie Johnson defends Mark Williams after Jose Alvarado fight Mark Williams got punched in the face by a much smaller Jose Alvarado.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

NBA suspends Pelicans' Jose Alvarado, Suns' Mark Williams for fighting New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams were given suspensions by the NBA on Sunday for their recent...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

NBA announces suspensions from Suns-Pelicans game Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams suspended for one game following a fight on Saturday nig...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • NBA.COM

NBA suspends Alvarado and Williams for fight during Pelicans-Suns game

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight during the third...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Faces two-game suspension Alvarado has been suspended for two games for engaging in a physical altercation with Suns center Mark Williams during Saturday's game, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Alvarado was ejected from Saturday's contest after throwing a punch at Williams following an exchange ignited by a tough screen. Alvarado will be suspended for the next two games, making him eligible to return to the lineup Jan. 2 against the Trail Blazers. Jordan Poole and Jordan Hawkins could see extra minutes with Alvarado sidelined.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Alvarado just exposed a new problem for Suns to solve Have to not bite on incidents like this one.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams ejected after fight

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Booker leads Suns past Pelicans 123-114 after Alvarado and Williams exchange punches in testy game

Devin Booker scored 20 points, including two clutch jumpers down the stretch, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 for a two-game sweep of their back-to-back...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Pelicans-Suns fight explained: What to know about brawl that resulted in Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams ejections | Sporting News Here is more on the fight that broke out between the Suns and Pelicans that led to Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams getting ejected.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ejected Saturday Alvarado was ejected from Saturday's game against the Suns after engaging in a physical altercation with Mark Williams, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado got upset with Williams over a tough screen and both players quickly exchanged punches, with Alvarado landing one on Williams before the scuffle was stopped by several players who surrounded it. Alvarado posted seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three assists and two steals across 14 minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Alvarado on win over Rockets, Saddiq Bey | Pelicans Practice 12/19/2025

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Hands out six dimes Alvarado closed with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime victory over Houston.

Impact Alvarado has been a bright spot for the second unit this season, and with a bargain-bin contract, it's no surprise that his name has popped up in the rumor mill with contenders circling. Over his last five outings, Alvarado has averaged 5.8 assists per game to go with 6.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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