Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Hits for 20 against Sacramento
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Fears ended with 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 120-94 win over the Kings.
The No. 7 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft saw his biggest workload since Jan. 16 in the rout, and he turned it into his best scoring effort since he dropped 21 points against the Wizards on Jan. 9. Fears has continues to make an impact on defense since shifting to the second unit, averaging 9.9 points, 2.7 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.2 threes and 0.8 blocks in 20.9 minutes over the last nine games, but with Dejounte Murray (Achilles) having begun practicing with the team Sunday, the Pelicans' backcourt could be a few weeks away from getting significantly more crowded.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Remains stuck in reserve role
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Fears closed Wednesday's 141-137 overtime loss to the Bucks with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 20 minutes.
Given the Pelicans' placement near the bottom of the standings, it's curious to see the team continue to dial back the rookie first-rounder's workload. This trend appears to have gone hand-in-hand with the recent return of Herbert Jones, who has since replaced Fears in the starting lineup. Fears is averaging 9.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals in 18.7 minutes per tilt in his last seven games.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Sees 18 minutes in loss
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Fears posted seven points (3-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 104-95 loss to Oklahoma City.
The Pelicans are rolling with a non-traditional lineup these days, as they are starting Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones together in the backcourt. Fears' fantasy arrow is pointing down, but if the Pelicans make some moves at the trade deadline, more minutes could open up for the rookie.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Won't start Friday
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Fears is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Fears will slide to the bench Friday with Herbert Jones (ankle) returning to the starting lineup. It marks the first time since the second game of the season that the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will come off the bench. In his two previous reserve appearances, Fears averaged 15.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Scores 16 points in loss
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Fears amassed 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 128-118 loss to the Magic.
Although the Pelicans continue to struggle, Fears has been a bright spot for the Pelicans. Over his last four games, he's shooting 45.1 percent from the field with averages of 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Scores 18 points with 19 shots
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Fears registered 18 points (7-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 34 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 loss to Phoenix.
Fears missed all four of his three-pointers and needed 19 shots to score 18 points, but he still posted a solid line while ending just two boards away from a double-double. Fears delivered a much-needed bounce-back performance here, as he was coming off five straight games with 12 or fewer points. The rookie point guard will have some ups and downs, but for the most part, he's been a reliable offensive weapons for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Just five points in Saturday's win
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Fears logged five points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during the Pelicans' 128-109 win over the Pacers on Saturday.
It wasn't a great outing for Fears, who committed a team-high four turnovers and was the only Pelicans starter to finish with a negative point differential (minus-9). Fears averaged 15.7 points per game across his first 25 starts of the season, but he's accumulated just 14 points over his last two outings, and his minutes have noticeably dipped over his last five games. Fears and the Pelicans play four games next week, starting with Monday's home tilt against the Mavericks.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Drops 20 points in win
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Fears logged 20 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes of Sunday's 114-104 win over the Bulls.
Apart from his five-point dud against the Spurs on Dec. 8, Fears has put together a solid couple of weeks for the Pelicans. Over his last six games, Fears has produced averages of 16.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.8 three-pointers on 45.7 percent shooting from the field. Even with the Pelicans getting healthier, the rookie is maintaining strong usage.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Goes for 19 points in win
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Fears contributed 19 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 143-120 win over Portland.
Fears bounced back from the five-point dud he posted against the Spurs on Monday and delivered an outing that's a bit more in line with what he's produced steadily throughout the season. The rookie floor general is averaging 15.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game over his last 10 games.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Posts dud against Spurs
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Fears contributed five points (2-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 135-132 loss to the Spurs.
Jordan Poole (quadriceps) has been sidelined since Nov. 4, and it's still unclear when he'll return to the lineup. Poole's eventual return could muddy the waters for Fears, so duds like the one he produced Monday will not help his case.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Nets 20 points with full line
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Fears ended with 20 points (8-17 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 loss to the Timberwolves.
Fears leads all rookies in steals per game (1.5) this season, ranks in the top-three in points (15.9), and is in the top-10 amongst rookies in assists (3.0) and triples (1.3). Fears has scored in double figures in all but one game this season, and this was his fourth straight match with at least one steal.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Produces 21 points in defeat
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Fears supplied 21 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to the Lakers.
The 2025 first-round pick has worked with the Pelicans' first unit for most of the season, as the Oklahoma product's services were needed immediately with Dejounte Murray (Achilles) out of action. Jordan Poole's (quad) extended absence has also kept Fears' minutes up. Over 21 games, the rookie has averaged 15.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Sees 24 minutes in win
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Fears chipped in 15 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Monday's 143-130 win over Chicago.
Along with Derik Queen, Fears was benched for the start of the second half with head coach James Borrego turning to Jose Alvarado and Yves Missi. Alvarado responded with a near triple-double and had the hot hand Monday, but unless this becomes a normal thing, Fears is likely to have the larger pathway to fantasy relevance moving forward.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Remains productive despite loss
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Fears contributed 21 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Friday's 118-115 loss to the Mavericks.
Fears came close to matching his previous career-high mark, a 24-point effort he delivered in a loss to the Thunder on Nov. 17, and the rookie continues to thrive while handling a prominent role on offense for the Pelicans. This was the eighth straight game in which Fears reached the 15-point mark, averaging 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.1 steals per game during that span.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Struggles with shot Monday
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Fears contributed 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
Fears came off the bench in his first two NBA games but quickly moved into a starting role and hasn't disappointed. The rookie has scored in double digits in seven consecutive outings, and although the efficiency has been lacking at times, Fears is finding ways to contribute. Since moving to a starting role, Fears is averaging 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game, although he's shooting only 38.9 percent from the floor. The rookie out of Oklahoma is putting up solid numbers, but there's still plenty of room for improvement.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Teases double-double in third start
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Fears supplied 13 points (4-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and four steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 126-124 loss to the Clippers.
Making his third straight start, Frears came close to producing his first career double-double as he led New Orleans in assists. The No. 7 pick in the 2025 Draft struggled in his first career start Monday, but he's scored at least 13 points in his other four games. The Pelicans seem committed to giving Frears all the responsibility he can handle -- at least until Dejounte Murray (Achilles) gets healthy.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Starting Monday
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Fears will move into the starting lineup for Monday's matchup with the Celtics, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Fears, who has looked solid in his first two games, will be earning his first career start Monday evening. The Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson (foot), leaving a massive void to fill on offense, but Fears should see some of those shots trickling his way. Joining him in the first unit will be Jordan Poole, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Puts up 20 points in loss
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Fears produced 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 22 minutes of Tuesday's 130-128 preseason loss to the Rockets.
This was close to a dress rehearsal from the Pelicans, although the minutes were spread out pretty evenly across the board. Fears and Saddiq Bey appeared to be the primary weapons for the second unit, and the rookie once again wasn't shy from the field with 15 shot attempts to lead the team. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Fears is likely to have a big opportunity early on due to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) likely being out until at least January.
