NAJI MARSHALL NEWS

Scores career-best 21 points Marshall closed Friday's 124-111 loss to the Suns with 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes.

Impact Marshall started for the second game in a row with Zion Williamson (hip) sidelined, and just as it happened Tuesday against Dallas, he thrived when given a considerable uptick in minutes while posting a career-best scoring figure. Marshall is worth a flyer while Williamson remains sidelined, but he's expected to move back to the bench sooner than later. It's worth noting that Marshall didn't log more than 15 minutes in any of his three games off the bench, but he surpassed the 30-minute mark in his two contests as a starter, something that also explains the sizable uptick in his overall numbers.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in starting role Tuesday Marshall ended Tuesday's 113-111 win over the Mavericks with 15 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes.

Impact Marshall moved into the starting lineup Tuesday, making the most of his opportunity with what was a productive outing. For anyone that managed to stream him in, you have to be feeling pretty good about things given his limited range. As soon as the team is healthy again, Marshall will obviously shift back to a bench role. Until then, he is at least worth considering as a short-term asset.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy leads under-manned Pelicans past Mavericks, 113-111

Trey Murphy III scored 22 points and the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans overcame Luka Doncic’s latest prolific performance to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-111

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Getting start Wednesday Marshall will start Tuesday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact Marshall is one of three players in a shift change of the starting five with Brandon Ingram (concussion), Zion Williamson (hip) and Herbert Jones (knee) all ruled out. Marshall figures to see expanded run as a result and is coming off of a solid performance against the Jazz, racking up seven points, two steals, a rebound and a block over 13 minutes.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Williamson, Ingram injured in Pelicans' first loss

Injuries to Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram took some of the luster off of New Orleans promising start to the regular season

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Pelicans' Ingram leaves vs Utah with concussion symptoms

Pelicans leading scorer Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for the second half of New Orleans’ home opener against Utah because of concussion symptoms

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Continues solid preseason Marshall tallied 13 points (6-9 FT, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes in Friday's exhibition against Atlanta.

Impact Marshall saw plenty of opportunities off the bench in this one and put together an efficient evening, contributing across the board. While he has put together an impressive preseason, he'll have his work cut out for him, as he'll have to compete with the likes of Jaxson Hayes, Larry Nance, Dyson Daniels and Trey Murphy just to carve out a bench role.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded performance Wednesday Marshall managed 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Heat.

Impact Marshall has shown upside in his first two years as a well-rounded forward, though his inconsistency as a shooter prevents him from seeing more action. He's performed well this preseason, but his path to minutes is murky. Ahead of him are players like Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Larry Nance and even Jaxson Hayes (elbow).

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 28 in return, Lakers defeat Warriors 124-121

Anthony Davis scored 28 points in his return to the Lakers lineup after missing two games due to injury, and Los Angeles defeated Golden State 124-121 Sunday night in the Warriors’...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting in preseason opener Marshall is set to start in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Bulls, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Marshall is going into his third year in New Orleans after averaging 5.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals in 13.4 minutes across 55 games last season. The third-year forward is likely to be a bench contributor again but is getting the chance to start with Brandon Ingram (toe) out.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans Season Preview: Naji Marshall Brings Flexibility And Value To Reserve Unit Naji Marshall’s value to the New Orleans Pelicans this season goes beyond what’s found in a box score.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pelicans should consider these four adjustments heading into Game 2 vs. Suns Bench Jaxson Hayes? Play Naji Marshall more? Put Herb Jones on Devon Booker? Mismatch-hunt for BI? The Pelicans can make changes in Game 2.

APRIL 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Coming off bench Wednesday Marshall will come off the bench for Wednesday's play-in game against the Spurs, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

Impact With Brandon Ingram (hamstring) and Herbert Jones rejoining the starting unit for the play-in tournament, Marshall will shift back to a bench role. The 23-year-old averaged 5.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.4 minutes per game during the regular season.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed

Klay Thompson's 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden State Warriors, who clinched the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 128-107 victory...

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Marshall will start Sunday's game against the Warriors, Pelicans broadcaster Erin Summers reports.

Impact With several Pelicans injured or resting, Marshall will move into the lineup on the wing. In three previous starts this season, he's averaged 12.7 points, 6.7 boards and 3.3 assists in 31.0 minutes.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Murray's triple-double lifts Spurs over Pelicans 107-103

Dejounte Murray had 15 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, Keldon Johnson punctuated his 21-point night with a break-away dunk in the final seconds and the San Antonio Spurs bolste...

MARCH 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Turns in efficient night Marshall closed Monday's 106-103 loss to Charlotte with 14 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes.

Impact Marshall finished in double figures for the fourth time in his last six games and did so efficiently, shooting over 50 percent from the field. He has benefitted from a few spot starts of late (three in his last six games), but he should continue to remain firmly in a bench role going forward barring any injuries to the frontcourt.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets defeat Pelicans 106-103 for 5th straight victory

LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier each scored 17 points and the Charlotte Hornets came back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-103 for their fifth straight win

MARCH 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Shifts back to bench Marshall will come off the bench Monday at Charlotte.

Impact Marshall had seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes in a spot start Sunday against the Hawks, but Devonte' Graham (hip) will rejoin the lineup Monday. Marshall should still see plenty of action off the bench, especially with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) still sidelined.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in start Marshall supplied seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 117-112 win over the Hawks.

Impact Marshall rejoined the starting lineup with Devonte' Graham (hip) sidelined Sunday, but he was the only starter not to score in double figures. Across his last 10 appearances (three starts), the second-year forward has averaged 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per game. As long as Brandon Ingram (hamstring) and Graham remain unavailable, Marshall is expected to have a sizable role in the Pelicans' rotation.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for injured Graham Marshall is starting Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Marshall came off the bench in each of his last two appearances, but he'll rejoin the starting lineup with Devonte' Graham (hip) sidelined Sunday. Marshall averaged 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 33.0 minutes per game across two starts last weekend.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE