Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Handles modest role in return
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Hawkins (spine) recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and one block in 17 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 133-113 loss to the Rockets.
Hawkins suited up for the first time since Nov. 27, after he had missed the last eight games with a lumbar spine annular fissure. Though the second-year guard has occasionally shown the ability to provide a scoring punch off the bench, he offers few contributions in other categories and will likely struggle to clear 20 minutes in most games while CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy are available on the wing.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Good to go against Houston
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Hawkins (back) is available for Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Hawkins will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' last eight games due to a back injury. However, the 22-year-old guard will likely log less than his season average of 27.5 minutes per contest as he works his way back toward a full workload.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Questionable to play Thursday
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Hawkins (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets,
Hawkins has missed the Pelicans' last eight games due to a nagging back injury. Even though the questionable tag sheds some light on a potential return, it's unclear if he'll be ready to go -- and even if he is, he might have a minutes restriction off the bench. Hawkins is averaging 13.1 points per game this season while starting in three of his 11 appearances.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Still out
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Hawkins (back) is out for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.
Hawkins will miss his eighth straight game Sunday due to a back injury. The second-year guard's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Houston.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Absence to continue Thursday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Sacramento.
Hawkins' next opportunities to take the court comes Sunday versus Indiana or Thursday versus Houston, representing rare extended mid-season periods to heal. Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) both continue dealing with extended absences for the injury-riddled Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Multi-game absence forthcoming
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Hawkins (back) has been diagnosed with a lumbar spine annular fissure and will be re-assessed in approximately one week
Hawkins will likely be out for New Orleans' upcoming three contests, now possessing a formal diagnosis following weeks of back soreness. Brandon Boston has emerged as a bonafide contributor on a nightly basis, while the potential return of Herbert Jones (shoulder) in coming days will also add depth on the wings.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Out again Monday
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Hawkins (back) will not play Monday against the Hawks.
Hawkins will miss his third game in a row, and he's now missed 11 of the past 17 games for the Pelicans. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Suns, so he does have a few days off to get right.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Not playing Sunday
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Hawkins (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Hawkins is dealing with low back soreness and is set to miss a second straight game -- and it'll be his 10th absence across 16 games since the beginning of November. His next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Monday on the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Ruled out Friday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Hawkins has been a mainstay on the injury report due to lingering lower back soreness and will miss his ninth matchup out of 20 regular-season games for the Pelicans. The second-year guard played through the issue in the club's last three outings, during which he averaged only 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 21.7 percent from the floor across 20.0 minutes per game. Hawkins' next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Knicks.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Back on injury report
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Hawkins is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies due to low back soreness.
Hawkins is back on the injury report with a lingering back issue. He has appeared in three straight games since a two-week absence but has been far from sharp, averaging 4.7 points per game while shooting 21.7 percent from the field.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Available Wednesday
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Hawkins (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Hawkins, Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum will all be available, but Brandon Ingram (calf) and Trey Murphy (knee) are both out. Hawkins has appeared in two consecutive games since missing seven straight due to a low back strain, but he hasn't been sharp, scoring eight points on 3-for-14 shooting.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Iffy for Wednesday
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Hawkins is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to back spasms.
Hawkins has appeared in two straight games since missing seven straight due to a low back strain, but he hasn't been sharp, scoring eight points on 3-for-14 shooting. Brandon Ingram (calf) and Trey Murphy (knee) are also questionable, while Dejounte Murray (hand) is probable.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Shoots poorly in return
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Hawkins (back) played 20 minutes off the bench and scored six points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding one rebound, one steal and one block in Friday's 112-108 loss to the Warriors.
While the contributions in the defensive categories were a nice surprise from Hawkins, the offensive-minded second-year guard wasn't able to deliver much of a scoring punch off the bench in his return from a seven-game absence due to a low back strain. The Pelicans were without six players due to injury Friday, but Hawkins may not see his playing time pick up dramatically during the club's upcoming four-game week, as CJ McCollum (adductor), Yves Missi (shoulder), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Dejounte Murray (hand) could all be candidates to return to action within the next several days.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Returning to action Friday
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Hawkins (back) is listed as available for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
After a seven-game absence streak, Hawkins will return to game action for Friday's NBA Cup game. it is unclear if the 22-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, though he could see significant run with CJ McCollum (adductor), Dejounte Murray (hand) and Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Deemed questionable for Friday
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Hawkins (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Hawkins has missed the Pelicans' last seven outings due to a low back strain, though he appears to be nearing a return to game action. The second-year guard has returned to practice in a limited fashion, and the club could opt to work him back to playing form slowly. If Hawkins is ruled out, Brandon Boston and Elfrid Payton will likely continue to see an uptick in playing time, especially if Brandon Ingram (ankle) is ruled out.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Back on court
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Hawkins (back) is back on the court but not doing any contact yet, so his return date remains uncertain, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
The fact that Hawkins is back on the court is an encouraging sign, but the lack of contact in his return to practice suggests he's not ready to return yet. In any case, any positive sign would be welcomed news for a Pelicans backcourt that's also missing key pieces such as CJ McCollum (thigh), Jose Alvarado (hamstring) and Dejounte Murray (hand).
The Pelicans announced Friday that Hawkins will miss 1-to-2 weeks due to a low back strain, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
The second-year guard was set for a significant uptick in playing time in a depleted backcourt that's already missing Dejounte Murray (hand) and CJ McCollum (adductor), but he'll instead join New Orleans' growing injury list. Hawkins returned to game action off the bench in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, though he was rusty in his 19 minutes, going 1-for-7 from the field. With Hawkins sidelined, Brandon Boston should continue starting on the wing alongside Brandon Ingram, though he could move to the bench once Trey Murphy (hamstring) returns to action, possibly as soon as Monday's game versus the Nets.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't play against Orlando
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Hawkins (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Hawkins returned to action Wednesday but is now set to miss another contest Friday due to lower back tightness. In his absence, Brandon Boston and Jaylen Nowell are candidates to receive increased playing time. Hawkins' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Good to go Wednesday
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Hawkins (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Hawkins missed the Pelicans' most recent contest with lower back tightness, but he's been given the green light ahead of Wednesday's tilt. With New Orleans battling several injuries, Hawkins has stepped into a featured role. He's averaging 21.7 points and 3.7 rebounds over 35.7 minutes in his last three appearances (all starts).
