Missi is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota due to right foot and ankle soreness.
Missi's next opportunity to take the floor arrives during Thursday's meeting with the Timberwolves. Derik Queen should handle the lion's share of the center minutes Tuesday, with Kevon Looney likely to mix in off the bench a bit as the backup center.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Out for at least three weeks
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Williamson (adductor) will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Tuesday.
Williamson is dealing with a right adductor injury, and he's now facing his second extended absence of the season. Given the return timeline, the star forward is likely to remain on the shelf until some time in late December at the earliest. The Pelicans are now positioned to depend heavily on Saddiq Bey in the frontcourt, and Derik Queen should continue to play meaningful minutes as well.
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Late addition to injury report
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Missi (foot, ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
The Pelicans have added Missi to the injury report late due to foot and ankle soreness. If the second-year big man is unable to suit up, Derik Queen would be in line to dominate the center minutes Tuesday.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Hawkins (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Hawkins will shake off a questionable tag and is set to return from a two-game absence. He's been very underwhelming this season, posting averages of 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.2 minutes per contest. However, with Zion Williamson (adductor) slated to miss extended time, Hawkins could be more involved offensively moving forward.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Will play Tuesday
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Murphy (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Murphy is ending a two-game absence with an elbow injury. With Zion Williamson (adductor) iffy for Tuesday, Murphy could have massive usage on his plate. Murphy has averaged 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per contest in 19 games this season.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Iffy for Tuesday
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Williamson has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves with right adductor soreness.
Williamson missed Sunday's game against the Lakers due to maintenance, so this is a new issue for the forward. The Pelicans tend to be cautious with Williamson, so there's a good chance he's held out. If he does sit out, the Pelicans could lean on guys such as Saddiq Bey and Micah Peavy.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Questionable to face Minnesota
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Hawkins (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Hawkins remains under the weather and is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest. If the 23-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Bryce McGowens and Jose Alvarado are candidates for a slight uptick in playing time.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Matkovic (calf) won't suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Tuesday will be the eighth consecutive game on the inactive list for Matkovic, and the Pelicans haven't discussed him making any progress in his recovery, so he should be considered week-to-week moving forward. Matkovic belongs on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Iffy for Tuesday
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Murphy (elbow) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Murphy is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a strained right elbow. If the 25-year-old swingman remains on the shelf, Saddiq Bey, Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens are candidates for increased playing time. Over his last five outings, Murphy has averaged 19.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.4 steals across 35.2 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Listed out vs. Minnesota
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Poole (quadriceps) is out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
The Pelicans have not yet cleared the guard to return to game action. Poole's next opportunity to take the court arrives Thursday in a rematch with the Timberwolves. Until he's ready to go, Jose Alvarado belongs in streaming conversations in most fantasy leagues.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Still out Tuesday
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Jones (calf) won't play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
Jones is set to miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, and it's not a great sign that he's getting ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. He should be considered doubtful for Thursday's rematch with the Timberwolves.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Removed from injury report
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Williamson (hamstring) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
After missing Sunday's game against the Lakers, Williamson is set to be available for Tuesday. The star forward has averaged 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 30.9 minutes per tilt in 10 games this season.
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Pelicans' Trey Alexander: Plays 21 minutes in season debut
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Alexander chipped in seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 21 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to the Lakers.
Alexander has spent the majority of his time this season with the Birmingham Squadron of the G League, but he was called up to the parent club due to the slew of injuries that the Pelicans are dealing with. In his season debut, he dropped seven points and drilled his only three-point attempt, showing his ability to produce, and he may be called upon again in the near future if Jordan Poole (quadriceps) and Jordan Hawkins (illness) remain out.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Goes for 15 in loss
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Queen racked up 15 points (4-12 FG, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to the Lakers.
While Queen did not have a great night from the field, he still put up 15 points and effectively continued his impressive rookie campaign. In his last seven appearances, Queen is averaging 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks across 25.4 minutes, and has effectively cemented himself as a cornerstone within the Pelicans' starting lineup.
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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' Saddiq Bey: Posts double-double in loss
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Bey posted 22 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to the Lakers.
Bey recorded his fourth double-double of the season, with all of those milestones occurring over the last eight days. The Pelicans' injury woes have earned Bey five consecutive starts. He's performed well in the adjusted role, averaging 19.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists ans 1.6 steals.
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Pelicans' Bryce McGowens: Leads team with 23 points
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McGowens notched 23 points (9-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 loss to the Lakers.
McGowens is now with his fourth team in four seasons after signing a two-way contract with the Pelicans in July. A fractured rib halted what had been a promising campaign with Portland's G League club, but the Trail Blazers declined to extend his qualifying offer. The Pelicans are hurting at almost every position, so while McGowens' move from the Birmingham Squadron wasn't surprising, his team-leading Sunday result was unexpected.
Missi is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Missi will get the start with Zion Williamson (hamstring) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen. Over five starts this season, Missi has compiled averages of 7.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 blocks per game.
