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6 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM
NAJI MARSHALL
#8 - SMALL FORWARD - NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
6.1 PPG
3.4 RPG
2.5 APG
Hollinger: Pelicans could eventually sign Naji Marshall to standard contract Following a strong run in April, speculation is growing that Marshall could eventually have his two-way contract upgraded by the Pelicans.
Strong output off bench Marshall had 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and two steals across 35 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's loss against the Nets.
Impact The 23-year-old rookie continues to impress, and while he struggled with his shot in this one, he still finished as one of the team's highest scorers while also pacing the team in dimes. Marshall, who recorded his first double-double on April 16 at Washington, has been extremely productive of late and has scored in double digits in four of his last six appearances, steadily carving a decent role as a bench weapon for New Orleans.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
First career double-double Marshall scored 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT) while adding 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals in 33 minutes off the bench during Friday's loss to the Wizards.
Impact The 23-year-old rookie recorded his first career double-double as he continues to see a significant role for the Pels. Over nine games and four starts in April, Marshall has averaged 27.3 minutes a game, but his 9.1 points, 5.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 threes over that stretch marks him as more of a DFS tournament play than a reliable asset in season-long formats.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench Marshall will come off the bench Friday against the Wizards.
Impact With Lonzo Ball (hip) returning to the starting five, Marshall will resume his usual bench role. As a reserve this season, he's averaged 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 10.8 minutes.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins starting five Marshall will start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Daniel Sallerson of the Pelicans Radio Network reports.
Impact The 23-year-old came off the bench Monday but will start for the third time in the past four games Wednesday. Marshall is averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.0 minutes across three starts this season.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Marshall will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Kings, Daniel Sallerson of the Pelicans Radio Network reports.
Impact Marshall had started the last two games, but he was sent back to the bench as Wes Iwundu moved into the starting lineup. In his last five games, Marshall has averaged 8.2 points on 35.5 percent shooting, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 25.7 minutes per game.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans' Josh Hart reacts to Naji Marshall scoring a career-high Just two nights after a career night, Naji Marshall responded on Sunday with his best game of the season.
APRIL 4 • USATODAY.COM
