Jeremiah

Robinson-Earl

Brown started and had 12 points in 35 minutes against the Pistons on Sunday. With Zion Williamson (back) out again Monday, he’d be in line for another start, but the 28-year-old small forward will sit out for conditioning reasons on the second night of a back-to-back. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could move into the starting lineup.

Williamson will miss his third game in a row due to a back injury while McCollum is getting a rest day on the second leg of a back-to-back. With Bruce Brown also out, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl could move into the starting lineup for Williamson. Jordan Hawkins could take McCollum’s place in the lineup.

Williamson did not play in Friday’s loss to the Timberwolves, so Bruce Brown moved into the starting lineup. While he hasn’t been a great fantasy option this season, Brown is worth streaming on nights when he starts. Also, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should play more minutes off the bench if Zion is unavailable.

This is a new injury for Williamson who has appeared in two straight games for New Orleans. In his absence, Jeremiah Robinson=Earl and Karlo Matkovic could see a bump in playing time. The Pels play a back-to-back set on Sunday and Monday, and fantasy managers should keep an eye on Williamson’s status for that pair of contests.

Brown was ejected after arguing that he was fouled on a shot attempt. He received the technical fouls quickly, ending his night after 16 minutes of play. Brown finished with two points and one rebound. Antonio Reeves and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will play more rotation minutes as Trey Murphy exited during the first half with a shoulder injury.

Theis will miss a second straight game with this right thumb sprain, though his absence won’t have much of an impact on fantasy basketball. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic will be tasked with filling out the backup center minutes behind Yves Missi once again, but neither reserve big will be worth streaming.

While Theis has continued to come off the bench, his ability to space the floor has occasionally led to him playing more than rookie starter Yves Missi. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl may enter the rotation with Theis unlikely to play on Friday, but he’s unlikely to do enough to merit being streamed.

Hawkins will get the start in place of Dejounte Murray, who is sidelined with a sprained right index finger. He will get X-rays done soon, and if he misses multiple games, Hawkins could be in line for more starts. Zion will start in his return to the lineup, which will push Jeremiah Robinson-Earl back to the bench.

Due to illness and the postponement of the Grizzlies’ game against Milwaukee (scheduled for Wednesday), Williamson has not appeared in a game since January 17. However, according to the Pelicans’ broadcast team of Joel Meyers and Antonio Daniels, that will change on Saturday when New Orleans visits Charlotte. Williamson will be in the lineup, which means Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will head to the bench. JRE played 19 minutes in Friday’s loss to Memphis, finishing with five points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one 3-pointer.

Missi is back after missing two games due to illness, and the rookie will be in the starting lineup with Daniel Theis heading to the bench. The other change is Robinson-Earl, who replaces Javonte Green at the power forward position.