NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 8-31 · 15TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Bryce McGowens - Starting Friday McGowens is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Wizards.
Impact This will be the 10th start of the season for McGowens and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Derik Queen. As a starter this season, McGowens has produced averages of 10.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 triples and 0.9 steals per game.
14 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Karlo Matkovic - Reverting to bench Friday Matkovic won't start against the Wizards on Friday.
Impact Matkovic got the starting nod in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks but will retreat to the second unit Friday. The 24-year-old big man has averaged 5.0 points and 3.2 rebounds across 24 appearances off the bench so far this season.
14 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Poole - Not starting Friday Poole won't start against the Wizards on Friday.
Impact With Trey Murphy (back) returning from a one-game absence, Poole will slide back to the second unit. In 14 appearances off the bench this season, the 26-year-old guard has averaged 15.2 points, 3.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per contest.
17 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Good to go Friday Murphy (back) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Murphy will shed his questionable tag due to back spasms after missing Wednesday's loss to the Hawks. The 25-year-old swingman has scored at least 21 points in four of his last five appearances, averaging 25.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 37.2 minutes per contest during that stretch. With Murphy back in action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
43 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Spurs' grip on the No. 2 seed faces its most dangerous test yet The Spurs got back on track against the Lakers, but they still have work to do to regain the momentum they once had. Their upcoming schedule...
48 MINS AGO • AIRALAMO.COM
Pelicans reveal whether they'll trade Zion Williamson during horrendous season Zion Williamson might be sticking around The Big Easy.
1 HOUR AGO • NYPOST.COM
Joe Dumars is trying to sink the Pelicans if latest report is true The New Orleans Pelicans get a heartbreaking update surrounding the team's trade deadline plans that is bound to enrage fans.
1 HOUR AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Pelicans shootaround in DC for Wizards game #nba #shorts
2 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Zion Williamson gets 'disappointing' trade update from Pelicans | Sporting News A major development in the Big Easy.
3 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Derik Queen interview | Pelicans-Wizards 1/9/26
4 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Micah Peavy interview | Pelicans-Wizards Shootaround 1/9/26
4 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Herbert Jones - Won't play Friday Jones (ankle) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Impact No surprise here, as Jones was previously listed as doubtful. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy (back, ankle) remains questionable. Guys like Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy may see increased roles with Jones out of the mix.
6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Rookie standouts Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen provide hope in New Orleans The Pelicans' standout rookie guard and big man are making their presence felt, even as the team struggles in 2025-26.
7 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM
Former Zion Williamson trade suitor back in the picture The New Orleans Pelicans have just been thrown a bone by an Eastern Conference team interested in Zion Williamson.
7 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Blazers gifted dream trade target if Pelicans rumors are true New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III would be a dream addition for the Portland Trail Blazers at the trade deadline.
8 HOURS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Former Raptors big man is falling apart with no sign of recovery The Toronto Raptors knew Kelly Olynyk's decline was coming, but nobody expected him to fall out of a contender’s rotation entirely.
12 HOURS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM
Bill Simmons explains why Trae Young is no longer considered an impact player: "A league where Deni Avdija is averaging 25-7-7" ill Simmons delivers a brutal verdict on Trae Young’s value.
12 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Mavericks' no-brainer decision makes their Brandon Williams stance crystal clear The Dallas Mavericks fully guaranteed the contract of Brandon Williams for the season, a vote of confidence in their hidden gem of a point g...
21 HOURS AGO • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM
Pelicans Injury Report vs. Wizards: Will Herb Jones & Trey Murphy Play? The New Orleans Pelicans are once again dealing with injuries to key starters.
22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Pelicans predicted to cut ties with $197 million two-time All-Star to rebuild around Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears | Sporting News The next chapter of New Orleans basketball may be upon us.
22 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Knicks linked to Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado in trade rumors | Sporting News The Knicks are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
22 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Saddiq Bey - Another absence coming Bey is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to a right hip flexor strain.
Impact Sunday's matchup in Orlando marks Bey's next opportunity to conclude what is set to be a five-game absence with the injury. With Herbert Jones (ankle) unlikely to play Friday, Micah Peavy and Karlo Matkovic should have a chance to claim a more sizable role in the New Orleans frontcourt.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jose Alvarado - 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.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Herbert Jones - Doubtful for Friday Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Jones appears likely to miss his second straight game Friday. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy (ankle, back) is questionable for the Pelicans. With this news, the Pelicans may need players like Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy to step up once again.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Listed questionable for Friday Murphy (back, ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact In addition to back spasms, Murphy is also dealing with a minor right ankle sprain. Murphy was unable to play Wednesday against the Hawks, so the Pelicans leaned heavily on Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
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