JOSE ALVARADO NEWS

To be re-evaluated in two weeks Alvarado (hamstring) continues progressing through rehab and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.

Impact Alvarado has been sidelined since Nov. 11 due to a left hamstring strain. Dejounte Murray's return to action on Nov. 27 coupled with the emergence of two-way player Brandon Boston has salvaged New Orleans' backcourt around CJ McCollum, but depth remains thin beyond this trio.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set for checkup in three weeks The Pelicans announced Tuesday that Alvarado has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks.

Impact Earlier Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Alvarado would be sidelined for six weeks due to the injury the point guard suffered in Monday's 107-105 loss to the Nets. While the timeline provided by Charania could ultimately hold up, the Pelicans will wait and see where Alvarado is at in his recovery once he's re-evaluated in early December before a potential target date for his return to game action may come into the focus. In any case, Alvarado's multi-week absence represents another hit to the Pelicans' backcourt depth, which has already been tested early on this season with CJ McCollum (adductor), Dejounte Murray (hand) and Jordan Hawkins (back) currently sidelined with injuries of their own. Until at least one of Murray, McCollum or Alvarado returns to action, Brandon Boston and Brandon Ingram are likely to operate as the Pelicans' main ball handlers.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Pelicans' Jose Alvarado (hamstring) expected to miss 6 weeks | NBA.com New Orleans will be without pesky defensive guard Jose Alvarado for 6 weeks because of a hamstring injury.

NOVEMBER 12 • NBA.COM

Expected to miss six weeks Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact This is a brutal blow for the Pelicans, as they are already dealing with a handful of injuries to key rotation players. With this timetable, Alvarado will likely be sidelined until after Christmas. Brandon Boston has been a popular pickup in fantasy basketball lately and is going to have the ball in his hands a ton, while players such as Jaylen Nowell and Javonte Green could see more reps as well.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to game Monday Alvarado has returned to Monday's game against the Nets, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado went back to the locker room in the third quarter after appearing to tweak something in his leg; however, he was able to return early in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old has served as the club's starting point guard with Dejounte Murray (hand) and CJ McCollum (adductor) out.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Monday Alvarado (leg) went back to the locker room during Monday's game against the Nets, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado checked himself out of the game before heading back to the locker room in the third quarter -- he appeared to tweak something in his leg. If the 26-year-old is unable to return, expect Jaylen Nowell and Antonio Reeves to pick up the slack in a depleted backcourt.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Productive showing once again Alvarado closed with 21 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 115-88 loss to the Magic.

Impact Alvarado was unable to repeat his outstanding performance from the loss to the Cavaliers on Friday when he scored a season-high 27 points while going 7-for-7 from beyond the arc. However, he posted his second straight game with at least 20 points and scored in double digits for the fifth time in six starts. He's stepping up for the Pelicans amid a rough stretch since four of the projected five starters are injured. Since being promoted to a starting role, Alvarado is averaging 17.2 points, 5.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 44.7 percent from deep.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 27 in loss to Cavs Alvarado provided 27 points (10-14 FG, 7-7 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 131-122 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact The fourth-year guard has his best scoring night of the season while making his fifth straight start with both Dejounte Murray (hand) and CJ McCollum (thigh) sidelined. Since moving into the starting five, Alvarado is averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 assists, 3.4 boards, 3.4 threes and 1.4 steals a contest, and his productive run should continue for another week or more with neither neither of the Pelicans' injured stars expected back until later in November.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Wednesday Alvarado (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Pelicans have been massively affected by injuries over the first two weeks of the regular season, but this time, they'll be as strong as they can be with Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins (back) and Zion Williamson (thigh) all being available. Alvarado should handle heavy minutes as the starting point guard.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Alvarado is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Alvarado was a late addition to the injury report following the morning shootaround. Given how many injuries the Pelicans are dealing with, it would be a brutal blow for the team if Alvarado is unable to play. Players such as Antonio Reeves, Jaylen Nowell and Javonte Green could potentially see an uptick in minutes as a result of this news.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Continues solid play Monday Alvarado had 18 points (4-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound and six assists across 34 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Alvarado has struggled from the field over the past two games, going 7-for-26. However, he's 9-for-9 from the charity stripe during those games and has contributed 13 assists to two turnovers. Alvarado should continue seeing an increased role for as long as CJ McCollum (thigh) and Dejounte Murray (hand) are sidelined, which should be at least another week and a half -- likely longer. Fantasy managers can look to Alvarado as a solid source of assists and steals.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

All-around performance in win Alvarado finished with 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 125-118 win over the Pacers.

Impact With CJ McCollum (thigh) out for at least two more weeks, Alvarado should remain in New Orleans' starting lineup. The 26-year-old guard tied Brandon Ingram with a team-high seven assists during Friday's victory. Alvarado is averaging 14.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.5 minutes across his last two starting appearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in at point guard Alvarado provided 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 104-89 loss to Golden State.

Impact The Pelicans have experimented with a mix of CJ McCollum (leg), Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones (shoulder) to make up for Dejounte Murray's season-ending injury, but the team was forced to take another approach with McCollum and Jones on the sideline. Alvarado's insertion at point guard provided a more traditional first-unit scheme, moving Ingram to the wing. He had a solid line in his first start, and although the Pelicans got behind early, he was able to complete a diverse line with contributions in every major category. The Pelicans will await news on McCollum after his MRI, and that will determine how much we'll see of Alvarado in the immediate future.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action Alvarado (knee) is available Wednesday versus Chicago, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Alvarado and Dejounte Murray (personal) are active for Wednesday's season opener, although Zion Williamson (illness) being inactive leaves a void in New Orleans' offense. Alvarado appeared in just 56 contests last season, which puts an amplified focus on his durability entering 2024-25.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Now probable Wednesday Alvarado (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Bulls.

Impact Alvarado is now on track to play despite dealing with a right knee contusion. With Zion Williamson (illness) and Trey Murphy (hamstring) out, there should be plenty of minutes available for Alvarado.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Chicago Alvarado is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls due to a right knee contusion.

Impact It's unclear when Alvarado suffered his injury, but it could cause him to miss New Orleans' regular-season opener. If Alvarado is forced to sit out, Antonio Reeves and Jordan Hawkins are candidates to receive increased playing time.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Pelicans reward Jose Alvarado with 2-year, $9 million extension | NBA.com New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado reportedly has agreed to a 2-year contract extension worth $9 million.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NBA.COM

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado agrees to 2-year extension worth $9 million, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the details says New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $9 million

SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staying in New Orleans The Pelicans signed Alvarado to a two-year, $9 million contract extension with a player option for 2026-27 on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarado has played the first three years of his career in New Orleans and is now set to remain with the team for at least two more seasons. In 2023-24, he averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 18.4 minutes across 56 regular-season appearances. Alvarado is slated to be the Pelicans' backup point guard to Dejounte Murray next season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Puerto Rico in Olympics loss Alvarado ended with 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 22 minutes in Puerto Rico's 104-83 loss to Team USA in the Paris Olympics...

Impact Puerto Rico's Olympics campaign has officially ended with an 0-3 record in Group C. Alvarado led Puerto Rico to an early lead; however, once Team USA got going in the second quarter the game quickly got out of hand. The 26-year-old scored a team-high 18 points in the loss, and he served as the squad's top option throughout the group stage. In three group-phase appearances, Alvarado averaged 15.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 23.7 minutes per game.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

U.S. earns No. 1 seed in Olympic quarterfinals after topping Puerto Rico, 104-83

Team USA earned the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Olympics after defeating Puerto Rico in the group finale.

AUGUST 3

US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale

Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 26 points in loss Alvarado totaled 26 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes in Puerto Rico's 90-79 loss to South Sudan in the Paris Olympics...

Impact Despite the loss, Alvarado was stellar against South Sudan as he put up a game-high 26 points. The 26-year-old has made a name for himself as a defensive nightmare for opposing backcourts, and he showed his offensive abilities while also tying the team-high of two steals. In 56 regular-season appearances with the Pelicans last year, Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE