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Bryce McGowens - Starting Friday McGowens is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Bucks on Friday.

Impact McGowens will make his 12th start of the season Friday due to the absence of Trey Murphy (shoulder). As a starter this season, McGowens has averaged 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.8 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Brown wasted no time reminding everyone how great of a leader he is Jaylen Brown's monster triple-double was a reminder of how dominant he can be for the Celtics.

4 HOURS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Pelicans reward breakout guard with move fans have been waiting for The New Orleans Pelicans front office finally pulled the trigger on an obvious move to give Bryce McGowens a standard deal.

6 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Bryce McGowens - Earns three-year deal The Pelicans signed McGowens to a three-year contract Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact McGowens was previously on a two-way contract. He's fared well across 32 appearances, averaging 7.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.9 minutes per contest. He's likely to play a larger role with Trey Murphy (back) still sidelined.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III - Won't play Friday Murphy (shoulder) will not play Friday against the Bucks.

Impact No surprise here, as Murphy was previously listed as doubtful. For the time being, it's unclear if Murphy will be able to return Saturday against the 76ers. Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears could be more involved for the Pelicans on Friday.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Bucks at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks, and predictions The Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans meet Friday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m....

9 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Kendrick Perkins pulls no punches about where he wants LeBron to play next season The Cavaliers can present quite a compelling sales pitch to LeBron.

10 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Pelicans Injury Report vs. Bucks: Will Trey Murphy & Giannis Antetokounmpo Play? Both teams are dealing with injuries in their first game after the All-Star break.

13 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Pelicans Tease Dejounte Murray Return Date The former All-Star guard is close to returning to court for the New Orleans Pelicans.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Yves Missi - Out with calf strain Missi is out for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a strained left calf.

Impact Missi was sidelined for New Orleans' final outing before the All-Star break with left calf soreness, which has since been downgraded to a strain. Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers marks the second-year big man's next opportunity to play. Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney should make up a timeshare for the backup center minutes behind Derik Queen on Friday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Micah Peavy - Out again Friday Peavy (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Peavy will miss a second straight game while dealing with a right toe sprain. His next chance to take the court will arrive Saturday against Philly.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trey Murphy III - Doubtful for Friday Murphy is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a right shoulder contusion.

Impact Murphy exited New Orleans' Feb. 11 loss to Miami due to the right shoulder issue and is expected to miss the first outing following the All-Star break. If he's ultimately ruled out, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased roles, while Jordan Hawkins could enter the rotation.

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The Pelicans may have just accidentally built the next Eastern Conference contender The New Orleans Pelicans draft night trade for Derik Queen has positioned the Atlanta Hawks to build something special.

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Dejounte Murray - Nearing return to action Murray (Achilles) is expected to make his season debut at some point in the next week, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.

Impact After tearing his Achilles in January of last year, Murray is in the final stages of his rehab while fully participating in practice. Although the star guard is closing in on making his first appearance of the 2025-26 campaign, Murray is almost certainly bound for a significant minutes restriction for at least his first several games back on the court. Murray's eventual return is likely to cut into the playing time of Jeremiah Fears at point guard.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Western Conference contender emerges as Zion Williamson suitor after Governor's bombshell Zion Williamson to the Lakers? LeBron James’ uncertain future could open the door to the Pelicans finally ending the Zion era.

1 DAY AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Trade Deadline flier created a problem that the Bulls have no way to solve The Chicago Bulls took a flier on Jaden Ivey at the NBA Trade Deadline, but their roster is going to choke out his upside rather than give h...

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Murphy and the Pelicans take on Rollins and the Bucks

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Feel-good Kevon Looney reunion has one major obstacle standing in the way The Golden State Warriors would love to reunite with Kevon Looney, but there is one major obstacle: the Pelicans haven't cut him loose yet.

2 DAYS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Pelicans' cap problems are going to cost them the perfect wing upgrade this summer The Pelicans’ 2026 offseason looks bleak, with no cap space or draft picks, leaving them unable to pursue Nuggets breakout wing Peyton Watso...

2 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Heartbreaking 'what if' could've seen Pelicans dethrone NBA giants The New Orleans Pelicans' newest what-if scenario would have given them a trio that could've dethroned the Golden State Warriors in the late...

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Cavaliers are getting a version of James Harden no one else did For the first time in a very long time, it looks like James Harden is all about ball.

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Jarace Walker has prime opportunity to embrace role no Pacers fan saw coming The Indiana Pacers may continue to rely on Jarace Walker moving forward as he further establishes himself as a real asset.

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DeMarcus Cousins Details His Big Three Vision From Pels Days Years later, the 2017–18 New Orleans Pelicans remain one of the NBA’s great unanswered “what if” teams.While the Houston Rockets are often r...

2 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospects Best Fit the Nets Needs? The Brooklyn Nets currently have the fifth-best odds at the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The New Orleans Pelicans are the third-worst t...

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