The Pelicans recalled Reeves from the G League's Birmingham Squadrons on Sunday.
Reeves appeared in two games for the Squadrons during his recent assignment to the G League and averaged 25.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists over 39.6 minutes per contest over that span. He'll be available to play Sunday against the Kings but isn't guaranteed to be part of the rotation.
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Pelicans' Antonio Reeves: Career outing in 34-point outburst
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Reeves produced 34 points (14-25 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 128-100 loss to Cleveland.
Reeves led all players in Wednesday's contest on the offensive end, connecting on a team-best mark from three while concluding as the lone player in the contest with at least 30 points in a losing effort. Reeves set new career highs in threes made and points scored, and he has tallied at least two threes in two straight outings.
Pelicans' Antonio Reeves: Scores career-high nine points
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Reeves amassed nine points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) over seven minutes during Tuesday's 132-91 loss to the Mavericks.
Reeves finished with a career-high nine points as the Pelicans continue to turn to basically anyone on the roster for production. To this point, Reeves has played the majority of his minutes during garbage time, something that is happening with regularity for the undermanned Pelicans outfit. As soon as they start to get healthy, Reeves will likely move out of the rotation.
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Pelicans' Antonio Reeves: Returns to NBA
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New Orleans recalled Reeves from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Thursday.
Reeves was assigned to the Pelicans' G League affiliate on Monday, but he'll return to the NBA club ahead of Friday's matchup with the Pacers as the team is managing a number of injuries to the backcourt. Reeves could see playing time behind Jose Alvarado at point guard with CJ McCollum (adductor) and Dejounte Murray (hand) both sidelined.
Reeves was drafted by the Pelicans with the No. 47 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Reeves spent the final two seasons of his collegiate career at Kentucky before declaring for the NBA Draft. In 2023-24, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 33 games. Reeves's greatest strength is his outside shot, which he displayed by converting 44.7 percent of his 5.7 three-point attempts per contest last year.
