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).
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't play against Orlando
Rotowire
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.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Iffy against Cleveland
Rotowire
Hawkins (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Hawkins is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday while dealing with lower-back tightness. With CJ McCollum (thigh) already out multiple weeks, Brandon Boston could receive another start if Hawkins is sidelined yet again.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Goes for 23 points in win
Rotowire
Hawkins notched 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Friday's 125-118 win over the Pacers.
Hawkins brushed off a mid-game locker room trip, scoring at least 20 points for the third time in the past five games. New Orleans is dealing with a number of injuries to key personnel at the moment, affording Hawkins a consistent role. He is currently averaging 17.3 points and 2.5 three-pointers in 32.1 minutes per game, making Hawkins a key piece of the team's lineup for the time being.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Returns Friday
Rotowire
Hawkins (back) has returned to Friday's game against the Pacers, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Hawkins posted eight points (2-9 FG), one rebound and one assist in 21 first-half minutes, but his back injury flared up, forcing Brandon Boston to start the second half. It appears like Hawkins just needed some time with the training staff before getting the green light, and he should get ample usage the rest of the way, as the Pelicans came into the contest very shorthanded.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Expected to play Friday
Rotowire
Coach Willie Green said Hawkins (back) is expected to play in Friday's game versus the Pacers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Hawkins is dealing with back spasms, though he should play through the issue in a depleted backcourt. The 22-year-old is set for an increased role with CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) all out for an extended period of time. Hawkins has averaged 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 31.2 minutes per game over five regular-season appearances.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Back on injury report
Rotowire
Hawkins is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers due to lower back spasms.
Hawkins entered the starting lineup Wednesday against the Warriors and fared well, but his status is now in jeopardy for Friday. The UConn product dealt with back spasms earlier in the week and was able to push through to suit up, so it appears he'll have a decent chance to do so again Friday barring any setbacks.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: In starting lineup
Rotowire
Hawkins is part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
With the Pelicans missing several key pieces due to injury, Hawkins will step into the starting five for the first time this season. Hawkins is averaging 14.5 points and 5.3 rebounds across 29.3 minutes per game in 2024-25.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Cleared to play
Rotowire
Hawkins (back) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Hawkins was considered a game-time decision Wednesday with lower back spasms, but he's been given the green light to suit up. With CJ McCollum (adductor), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Trey Murphy (hamstring) inactive, Hawkins should see a full allotment of minutes Wednesday. Through four games, Hawkins is averaging 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 29.3 minutes.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Shines in preseason finale
Rotowire
Hawkins finished with 20 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and two rebounds across 18 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 118-98 preseason loss to the Rockets.
Hawkins made his presence felt in the final game of the preseason, and the second-year guard showed throughout the preseason that he could contribute off the bench with the Pelicans, particularly as a scoring weapon in the second unit. He made 67 regular-season appearances, including 10 starts, as a rookie in 2023-24 and averaged 7.8 points per game. Hawkins will likely find himself on the bench when the Pelicans open their 2024-25 regular season against the Bulls on Oct. 23.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Scores 11 in preseason loss Sunday
Rotowire
Hawkins recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 17 minutes in Sunday's 101-99 preseason loss to the Heat.
Hawkins was the fifth member of the Pelicans to record double-digit points alongside Zion Williamson (13), Malcolm Hill (12), Dejounte Murray (11) and CJ McCollum (10). Hawkins is coming off a solid rookie season, during which he averaged 7.8 points and 2.2 rebounds across 17.3 minutes per game in 67 regular-season outings. The 22-year-old could see significant minutes off the bench this season, especially if Trey Murphy (hamstring) is out for an extended period.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Team option picked up
Rotowire
The Pelicans announced Friday that they exercised the third-year option for 2025-26 on Hawkins' contract, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Hawkins slowed down toward the end of his rookie year but still averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 17.3 minutes across 67 regular-season appearances, including 10 starts, in 2023-24. However, Hawkins could see a slight reduction in his role this season due to the addition of Dejounte Murray.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Good to go for camp
Rotowire
Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Monday that Hawkins (ankle) is cleared for training camp, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Hawkins picked up a right ankle injury during the final game of Summer League action, but X-rays were negative. That was back in July, so Hawkins being 100 percent ready for camp isn't a huge surprise. Hawkins showed some promise as a rookie, posting averages of 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 67 regular-season games.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Unproductive night in loss
Rotowire
Hawkins finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound over 15 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to the Suns.
Since the All-Star break, the 21-year-old has averaged 3.7 points and 1.1 rebounds on 28.2 percent from the field. This is a serious decline from before the break, when Hawkins averaged 9.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 20.1 minutes, nearly doubling his recent playing time. The Pelicans are fighting to stay out of the Play-In Tournament and with Jose Alvarado (oblique) anticipated to return soon, Hawkins is not expected to be a viable fantasy option nearing the end of the season.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Can't find it Saturday
Rotowire
Hawkins contributed eight points (2-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Saturday's 141-117 loss to Milwaukee.
Hawkins' streak of games with multiple made threes extended to five following Saturday's loss. While he wasn't at his sharpest, Hawkins has still rained in 52.0 percent of 5.6 threes per game across his last nine contests, amounting to 2.9 made threes per night. Hawkins earning 29 minutes for a healthy Pelicans' rotation Saturday bodes well for his rest-of-season outlook, though his increased playing time was likely due to the blowout nature of the contest.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Steps up while stars sit
Rotowire
Hawkins produced 34 points (11-19 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 118-108 win over the Mavericks.
With CJ McCollum (ankle), Brandon Ingram (Achilles), Trey Murphy (knee) and Zion Williamson (rest) all sitting out, Hawkins stepped into the rotation and dazzled while absorbing a team-high 31.5 percent usage rate. The rookie has showcased scoring ability before, hitting the 25-point threshold thrice prior, the most recent of which had come Nov. 25 against Utah. Despite the big scoring outing Saturday, Hawkins remains an unpolished defender, and his shortcomings on that end of the court could result in him dropping back out of the rotation if all of McCollum, Ingram and Murphy are back in action for Monday's rematch with Dallas.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Returns to NBA
Rotowire
The Pelicans recalled Hawkins from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Sunday.
In his lone G League appearance with Birmingham on Friday, Hawkins erupted for 32 points (10-25 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes against the Indiana Mad Ants. Hawkins has averaged 10.7 points across 27 appearances for New Orleans this season, so he doesn't have much to prove at the G League level, although it's a conducive environment for firing up shots and acclimating to being a defensive focal point at the next level.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Posts 13 points from bench
Rotowire
Hawkins totaled 13 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt) and five rebounds in 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 loss to the Jazz.
Hawkins went back to the bench to make room for Zion Williamson, but with Hawkins putting up 25 points in Saturday's start, the team may be missing out on a valuable opportunity. Dyson Daniels isn't getting it done at the point, and although Hawkins played off-guard in college, the team would do well to give the first-round pick a crack at point guard before CJ McCollum (chest) returns. An eventual lineup of McCollum, Hawkins, Ingram and Williamson could be the future setup, so consider stashing Hawkins on your bench if he's available.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Goes off for 25 points Saturday
Rotowire
Hawkins chipped in 25 points (8-17 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Saturday's 105-100 loss to the Jazz.
During the second night of a back-to-back set, Hawkins moved into the starting lineup with Zion Williamson resting. The move obviously did wonders for Hawkins' confidence, as he scored 25 points, the most he has delivered in almost two weeks. Although his contributions have scaled back a little, he remains a must-roster player in most formats as long as points and threes are high on your list of priorities.
... See More... See Less
Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Back in bench role
Rotowire
Hawkins isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kings.
Hawkins will retreat to the bench with Zion Williamson returning to the starting five. Hawkins has logged 33 and 26 minutes in his last two contests as a reserve, so he could be in store for a significant workload, especially with CJ McCollum (chest) remaining sidelined.
