Cain (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Cain exited Monday's win over the Pistons in the second quarter and did not return due to a left calf contusion. However, the 27-year-old forward will be back in action Wednesday. Over four appearances in April, he has averaged 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 21.8 minutes per tilt.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Expected to play
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Cain (calf) is expected to play Wednesday against Minnesota, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Cain made it through shootaround and "should be good to go," according to coach Jamahl Mosley. Cain, who is listed as questionable, holds averages of 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.6 minutes over his last seven outings.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Iffy for Wednesday
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Cain is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota with a left calf contusion.
Cain left Monday's win over the Pistons in the second quarter with the injury and was unable to return. If his absence extends into Wednesday, Tristan da Silva could pick up a few extra minutes.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Doesn't return Monday
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Cain exited Monday's 123-107 win over the Pistons in the second quarter due to a left calf contusion and did not return, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes.
Cain checked out with 8:29 remaining in the second quarter and never checked back in after being deemed doubtful to return. He can be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves until Orlando offers an update on his status.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Chips in eight points off bench
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Cain totaled eight points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 138-127 win over the Mavericks.
Cain was coming off a strong 17-point showing Wednesday against the Hawks, but he was unable to replicate that type of offensive production Friday night. Still, he managed to contribute across the board, which included dishing out a season-high four assists. Cain is averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last five matchups, all off the bench.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Returning to bench
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Cain isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Cain drew a spot start Tuesday against the Cavs and took full advantage, as he put up 17 points in 32 minutes. However, he'll retreat to his usual bench role Thursday with Jalen Suggs back from an illness.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Season-high 17 points in start
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Cain finished Tuesday's 136-131 loss to the Cavaliers with 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes.
Cain moved into the starting lineup, dropping a season-high 17 points, albeit in a losing effort. With both Jalen Suggs (illness) and Anthony Black (abdomen) sidelined yet again, Cain was given the starting nod for the first time this season, and certainly made the most of his opportunity. While we aren't running to add him, he is a name to watch, just in case this performance leads to an increased role moving forward.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Sticks in rotation Monday
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Cain provided two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Hawks.
After logging 19 minutes and producing 12 points, seven rebounds and one block in the Magic's previous game Saturday in Miami, Cain remained in the rotation for the second straight contest. The two-way player hasn't been a factor for the Magic for much of the season, but Cain appears to have at least temporarily gained the trust of head coach Jamahl Mosley. Cain could see his minor role in the rotation disappear once the likes of Anthony Black (abdomen) and Franz Wagner (ankle) return to action, however.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Sticks in rotation Tuesday
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Cain ended with one point (1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across nine minutes during Tuesday's 144-103 victory over the 76ers.
Cain remained in the rotation during the blowout win, logging minutes for the fourth time in the Magic's past five games. To this point, he has offered nothing in terms of tangible production, scoring a total of just eight points during that five-game span. He can safely be left on the waiver wire in all formats.
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Magic's Jamal Cain: Inks two-way deal with Orlando
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The Magic signed Cain to a two-way contract Friday.
After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Pelicans, Cain became an unrestricted free agent, which ultimately led to him joining his new squad. He began his NBA career with the Heat before playing for New Orleans during the 2024-25 campaign. He's averaged 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 45.9 percent from the floor and 33.6 percent from beyond the arc across 81 regular-season games in three campaigns in the league.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Instant offense off bench Tuesday
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Cain logged 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 119-114 loss to the Nets.
Cain emerged off the bench to provide instant offense, turning in 15 points in just 16 minutes of action. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes across his past four games, and Cain could continue playing meaningful minutes from the second unit to close out a losing season for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Pops for 11 from bench
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Cain amassed 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 124-108 loss to the Lakers.
During his tenure with the Pelicans, Cain has been a non-factor, but he's one of a few developmental players who may see an extended run in the final week. After not catching on with the Heat, he's appeared in 32 games for New Orleans this season.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Not listed on injury report
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Cain (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Cain is set to return following a two-game absence due to an illness. However, he hasn't been a regular member of the rotation even when healthy. The three-year forward has been limited to only 21 appearances off the bench this season while averaging 12.3 minutes per game, so his fantasy value is close to minimal.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Out against Sacramento
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Cain (illness) will not play against the Kings on Wednesday.
Cain has played a total of 24 minutes across two February appearances, so his absence won't carry many fantasy implications. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a rematch against the Kings.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Quiet in loss Thursday
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Cain contributed one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 loss to the Kings.
Cain carved out a significant role with the club early in the season due to a litany of injuries, though he has since seen a decrease in playing time with several key players returning to game action. The two-way swingman has appeared in only two of the Pelicans' last five outings, during which he has averaged 1.5 points and 2.5 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Available to play Sunday
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Cain (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Cain has missed the Pelicans' last two games with a right ankle sprain, but he'll be an option off the bench Sunday. That said, Cain wasn't in the rotation for either of the Pelicans' two games prior to his two-game absence. Cain has averaged just 15.3 minutes per game in his 12 appearances (zero starts) in 2024-25.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Won't play Friday
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Cain (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.
The two-way forward was a late scratch in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and will remain out Friday. Cain has seen an uptick in playing time due to injuries this season, but with several players returning, he'll likely have a hard time carving out a significant role off the bench when he comes back. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Knicks.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Iffy for Friday
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Cain (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Cain was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's loss to the Raptors and may miss another game. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable for Friday's game.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Minimal impact off bench
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Cain racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.
With injuries to CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand), Zion Williamson (thigh), Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Trey Murphy (hamstring), Cain has received depth minutes in New Orleans' forward rotation. Across his five appearances in 2024-25, Cain is averaging 5.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.2 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Inks deal with New Orleans
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The Pelicans signed Cain to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Cain spent last season with the Heat on a two-way deal, averaging 3.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes across 26 regular-season NBA appearances. In 2024-25, Cain is set to split time between the Pelicans and their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.
