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Pelicans’ No. 13 pick Derik Queen undergoes wrist surgery, will be re-evaluated in three months

That timeline has Queen being re-evaluated during training camp and possibly close to the start of the NBA season.

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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	14th Western Conference
WinsWins	21
LossesLosses	61
PPGPoints Per Game	109.8
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	119.3
RPGRebounds Per Game	43.6
APGAssists Per Game	25.8
Head CoachHead Coach	Willie Green

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Antonio Reeves

FA Shooting Guard #12

4dAntonio Reeves finished Friday’s loss to the Pacers with 18 points (7-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers.

Waived by the Pelicans on July 3, Reeves averaged 13.5 points per game in New Orleans’ first four summer league outings. He finished his time in Las Vegas with a solid performance against the Pacers, which may keep him in the conversation for a two-way contract or an invitation to training camp. Regarding a two-way deal, New Orleans has already filled all three of its available slots. As a result, Reeves may have to look elsewhere for that kind of contract, unless the Pelicans were to waive someone.

Jeremiah Fears

NOP Point Guard

4dJeremiah Fears accounted for a game-hight 22 points (7-of-16 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Pacers.

While Fears did match his summer league turnover average in Friday’s defeat, committing five, he was more productive in the assist category. The lottery pick dished out four assists in New Orleans’ summer finale, and he was also productive in the points, rebounds and steals categories. Once the regular season begins, Fears won’t be under similar pressure to balance getting his shots and setting up his teammates. Also, he’ll be playing with and against better players. Given Fears’ age, as he won’t turn 19 until October, it’s unsurprising that he was inconsistent in Las Vegas.

Derik Queen

NOP Power Forward

4dDerik Queen underwent left wrist surgery on Friday and will be out for at least 12 weeks.

According to the Pelicans, Queen suffered a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist during the Pelicans’ July 15 loss to Portland. The procedure was successful, but the 12-week timeline means the first-round pick may not be ready to go when the 2025-26 season begins. At a minimum, Queen will miss most of training camp, if not all. Yves Missi was positioned to start the season at the Pelicans’ starting center; Friday’s news changes nothing. However, more minutes may be available to Kevon Looney and Karlo Matkovic early on.

Derik Queen

NOP Power Forward

7dDerik Queen recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 17 points (5-of-11 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and eight turnovers in a 93-87 loss to the Trail Blazers.

As has been the case all summer, there was both good and bad from Queen. He recorded his third straight double-double, but he now has 17 turnovers to just seven assists in three games. Queen has a lot for fantasy managers to like, but he hasn’t taken care of the ball well this summer. The upside is there, but he has a long way to go before he’s going to be a player to consider drafting.

Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

7dYves Missi struggled on Tuesday and finished with just two points (1-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, one assist and four blocks against the Trail Blazers.

Missi has generally looked really good this summer, but Tuesday was a rough one. He simply couldn’t buy a bucket. He was fine on the glass and blocked some shots, but 1-of-11 from the floor is unacceptable for a second-year player that shoots all of his shots at the rim. It’s unclear if he’ll continue to suit up this summer, but he likely won’t have many performances like this during the regular season.

Derik Queen

NOP Power Forward

10dDerik Queen tallied 12 points (4-of-12 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers.

While Queen did not shoot as well as in his summer debut on Saturday, the rookie forward/center hit double digits in rebounds for the second straight game. Fellow frontcourt starter Yves Missi accomplished the same feat, and the two were responsible for seven of the Pelicans’ 17 offensive rebounds. Queen will not lack opportunities to prove his worth in New Orleans next season, whether at power forward or center. He’s likely to be more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues.

Jeremiah Fears

NOP Point Guard

10dJeremiah Fears produced 15 points (5-of-21 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds and one three-pointer in Saturday’s loss to the Lakers.

Fears had a rough day on Saturday, shooting below 25 percent from the field and going 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. However, the rookie’s failure to record an assist may be more concerning for the Pelicans. Efficiency was occasionally an issue for Fears during his lone season at Oklahoma, but he still averaged 4.1 assists per game. The lottery pick has totaled two assists through two games in Las Vegas. Regardless of how many more games he plays this month, Fears has to create better opportunities for his teammates.

Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

10dYves Missi finished Saturday’s loss to the Lakers with seven points (3-of-6 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds and three blocked shots.

Missi did not offer much value as a scorer on Saturday, and it was an unsurprising development given his skill set. However, he was once again productive as a rebounder and rim protector. Those are the areas in which Missi will be most valuable, as New Orleans should have enough scorers as long as everyone remains healthy. Under those circumstances, Missi can take on a role similar to that of Mitchell Robinson with the Knicks, which can be a valuable role from a fantasy standpoint.

Herbert Jones

NOP Small Forward #2

12dESPN’s Shams Charania reports the Pelicans and Herb Jones agreed to a three-year, $68 million extension.

Despite having two seasons remaining on his current contract, Jones was extension-eligible this summer. According to Charania, the Pelicans decided to secure the future of one of the NBA’s premier wing defenders. Jones was among the many New Orleans players who missed significant time due to injury, with a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder sidelining the wing for good at the All-Star break. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, the ability to produce defensive stats makes Jones a player worth rostering in standard leagues. The final season of his contract, 2029-30, is a player option.

Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

12dYves Missi tallied 13 points (5-of-15 FGs, 3-of-9 FTs), 14 rebounds and two steals in Thursday’s loss to the Timberwolves.

Having made 67 starts as a rookie, Missi is the most experienced player on New Orleans’ summer league roster. He finished last season with 26 games of 10 rebounds or more, including five of his last six. With the Pelicans selecting Derik Queen, who started alongside Missi on Thursday, in last month’s draft and signing Kevon Looney in free agency, Missi will face more competition for his job than he did last season. However, he has the athleticism and rebounding ability to maintain his place atop the depth chart.

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