New Orleans Pelicans: News, Scores, Stats, Headlines, Injury Updates & More

NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards

Fantasy Basketball Weekend Streamers: Kingston Flemings, Brayden Burries take over as starters

Kingston Flemings and Brayden Burries lead a group of 10 players worth streaming this weekend.

Noah Rubin,

Noah Rubin,

NBA: Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets

NBA Week 3 Injury Report: Kon Knueppel expected back Wednesday; replacing Ja Morant

Noah Rubin,

Noah Rubin,

NBA: Preseason-New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors

Seven players have 2027-28 rookie contract options declined

Kurt Helin,

Kurt Helin,

01:40

Fears flashes promise for Pelicans with Murray out

Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings suspended one game for elbowing Pelicans Bryce McGowens

Kurt Helin,

Kurt Helin,

NBA: Toronto Raptors at Minnesota Timberwolves

NBA Week 2 Injury Report: Anthony Edwards, Jaren Jackson Jr. set to miss multiple months

Noah Rubin,

Noah Rubin,

01:53

HLs: Murray, Jokic combine for 77 in OT win

Rotoworld Player News

Derik Queen

NOP Center #22

Personalize your Rotoworld feed by favoriting players

Derik Queen notched 16 points (4-of-8 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), four rebounds and three blocks in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.

Queen did most of his damage offensively in the second quarter, scoring eight of his 16 points. However, of greater importance to fantasy managers may be the three blocks, a new season-high and two shy of the second-year forward/center’s career high. However, his defense remains a work in progress, even with the blocks recorded on Monday. While Queen has been a consistently productive option for fantasy managers, the defensive issues are why he’s averaging 22 minutes per game and not more.
Jeremiah Fears

NOP Guard #0

Jeremiah Fears accounted for 11 points (4-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one three-pointer in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.

Fears led the Pelicans with eight assists, but he also recorded six turnovers in Monday’s 138-87 defeat. This was one of his poorer performances of the season, and the Pelicans not having Trey Murphy or Zion Williamson didn’t help either. Fears will look to bounce back on Wednesday when the Pelicans host the Nets. That should be a better matchup for him than the red-hot Warriors were.
Dejounte Murray

NOP Guard #5

Dejounte Murray tallied 12 points (5-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.

The Pelicans didn’t have Trey Murphy or Zion Williamson on Monday, and those absences were certainly felt. Murray shot a solid percentage from the field and led the Pelicans starters in scoring, but it wasn’t enough when the Warriors knocked down 21 three-pointers. Murray has been close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats, but it’s fair to wonder if his presence in the lineup has limited Jeremiah Fears’ fantasy ceiling. That’s something to watch as the season progresses.
Saddiq Bey

NOP Forward #41

Jeremiah Fears, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey and Karlo Matković will start Monday’s game against the Warriors.

The Pelicans are without Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson for Monday’s game, leaving two spots open in the starting lineup. Jones and Bey will fill the voids, with the latter being the better streamer for fantasy managers seeking offensive production.
Zion Williamson

NOP Forward #1

Zion Williamson (rest) is out for Monday’s game against the Warriors.

The Pelicans will be without two of their top four scorers on Monday, as Williamson has joined Trey Murphy (knee) on the shelf. Saddiq Bey’s role will take on added importance, whether he moves into the starting lineup or not.
Trey Murphy

NOP Forward #25

Trey Murphy III (knee) is questionable for Monday’s matchup with the Warriors.

Murphy III is a late addition to Monday’s injury report, which doesn’t bode well for his availability against Golden State. If Murphy III is ultimately sidelined, Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones could absorb his minutes.
Trendon Watford

NOP Guard-Forward #9

Trendon Watford (ankle) is out for Monday’s game against the Warriors.

Watford’s sprained right ankle will keep him out for at least one game. While his absence won’t directly affect fantasy basketball, it does leave the Pelicans down an option in the frontcourt. With Trey Murphy (knee) also out, Bryce McGowens may play rotation minutes.
Jeremiah Fears

NOP Guard #0

Jeremiah Fears recorded 25 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers.

Fears continues to spread his wings as the Pelicans’ point guard, scoring at least 19 points in three straight games and in five of his last six appearances. What’s especially encouraging for those rostering the second-year guard is that the return of Dejounte Murray (6/3/3 in 28 minutes) has not led to a decrease in production. Fears’ current fantasy value sits just outside the top-100, but that will change if he continues to play as he has over the last week.
Trey Murphy

NOP Forward #25

Trey Murphy accounted for 26 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers.

After shooting 12-of-28 from the field in his prior three appearances, Murphy made over 50 percent of his shots on Sunday. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and this was a good finish to Week 3 for the Pelicans forward. The 26 points matched Murphy’s season high, and he’ll look to build on this effort when the Pelicans begin a four-game Week 4 on Monday against the Warriors.
Zion Williamson

NOP Forward #1

Zion Williamson finished Sunday’s loss to the Clippers with 25 points (9-of-9 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), four rebounds and two assists.

Williamson produced excellent percentages in his final game of the week, much to the delight of those rostering him in category leagues. Unfortunately, the production outside of the points and percentages was pretty lean in the Pelicans’ 139-123 defeat. That said, over three weeks, Williamson’s production has exceeded his ADP (69) by a safe distance. The hope is that he can avoid the extended absence that has been a common occurrence throughout his NBA career.