Pelicans lose guard Jose Alvarado for at least 3 weeks because of a hamstring injury
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pelicans lose guard Jose Alvarado for at least 3 weeks because of a hamstring injury

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has a left hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him at least three weeks, the team said Tuesday. The injury occurred during Monday night’s 107-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans’ fifth straight defeat and eighth in nine games. Alvarado, a fourth-year pro out of Georgia Tech, started the Pelicans’ past seven games because of injuries to guards Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum. New Orleans also is currently playing without power forward Zion Williamson and forward Herb Jones.

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Pelicans’ injury troubles compounded as leading scorer Brandon Ingram goes down with sprained ankle
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans’ injury troubles compounded as leading scorer Brandon Ingram goes down with sprained ankle

Associated Press  

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Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram out indefinitely with high-grade left ankle sprain
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram out indefinitely with high-grade left ankle sprain

New York Times  

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is expected to be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a high-grade low left ankle sprain on Saturday night, the team announced Sunday. The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Brandon Ingram has been diagnosed with a high-grade low left ankle sprain. Further updates will be distributed appropriately.… — New Orleans Pelicans December 8, 2024 …

Pelicans Add Dynamic Duo McCollum and Jones to Growing Injury List
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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Jose Alvarado, Pelicans agree to 2-year, $9 million extension
6 months ago

Jose Alvarado, Pelicans agree to 2-year, $9 million extension

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Will Guillory and Jenna West The New Orleans Pelicans and point guard Jose Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract extension, his agent told The Athletic. Alvarado, 26, was set to become a free agent in 2025 and play the upcoming season on a player option just under $2 million. Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds …

Brandon Ingram to miss at least 2 weeks with knee injury: Why Pelicans are relieved it’s not worse
1 year ago

Brandon Ingram to miss at least 2 weeks with knee injury: Why Pelicans are relieved it’s not worse

New York Times  

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram underwent an MRI that revealed a bone contusion in his left knee, the team announced Friday morning. He’ll be re-evaluated in two weeks, and “additional updates will be appropriately provided.” Ingram left the Pelicans’ 121-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday night after hyperextending his knee in the third quarter while attempting …

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum aiming to return this week from small lung collapse: Sources
1 year, 4 months ago

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum aiming to return this week from small lung collapse: Sources

New York Times  

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Trey Murphy’s knee injury raises tactical and existential questions for Pelicans
1 year, 6 months ago

Trey Murphy’s knee injury raises tactical and existential questions for Pelicans

New York Times  

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Pelicans’ Trey Murphy out 10-12 weeks after left knee surgery
1 year, 6 months ago

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy out 10-12 weeks after left knee surgery

New York Times  

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy will be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his left knee, the team announced Thursday. He’s coming off a breakout sophomore season, which included averaging 14.5 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 48.4 percent from the floor and 40.6 percent on 3-pointers. Murphy’s outside shooting is also crucial for …

Zion Williamson hamstring injury update: Pelicans player cleared for on-court activities
2 years ago

Zion Williamson hamstring injury update: Pelicans player cleared for on-court activities

The Hindu  

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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson expected to miss time after All-Star break with hamstring injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson expected to miss time after All-Star break with hamstring injury

New York Times  

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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson’s hamstring healing as expected, will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
2 years, 2 months ago

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson’s hamstring healing as expected, will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks

New York Times  

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was recently evaluated for his right hamstring injury, is healing as expected and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: Williamson’s injury occurred in the Pelicans’ Jan. 2 loss to the 76ers. pic.twitter.com/aGkXjHcrKu — New Orleans Pelicans January 24, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: What …

Zion Williamson full injury list, history after Pelicans star out with latest hamstring strain
2 years, 2 months ago

Zion Williamson full injury list, history after Pelicans star out with latest hamstring strain

The Hindu  

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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson to miss at least 3 weeks with hamstring strain
2 years, 2 months ago

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson to miss at least 3 weeks with hamstring strain

New York Times  

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Brandon Ingram’s leadership has lifted the Pelicans’ young roster to Play-In contention: ‘That guy’s a superstar’
3 years ago

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New York Times  

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