Hawkins (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Sacramento.
Hawkins injured his left ankle during the Pelicans' 144-119 loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday. He underwent X-rays after the game that came back negative, and the injury isn't severe enough for the second-year guard to be in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest. Hawkins has averaged 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.9 steals over 21.6 minutes per game since the beginning of January.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Suffers ankle injury
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Hawkins suffered an apparent ankle injury late in Wednesday's 144-119 loss to Denver, with X-rays conducted after the game returning negative, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Hawkins finished the contest with 15 points (5-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes. He looked to be in significant pain when he sustained the injury, but the second-year guard at least appears to have avoided any structural damage to his ankle. Hawkins can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Saturday's game in Sacramento until the Pelicans provide another update on his status.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Available against Denver
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Hawkins (illness) is available for Monday's game versus Denver.
Hawkins is set to return from a two-game absence, and there's no word of any restrictions. With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) ruled out for the season, Hawkins is one of several players who could step into a larger role for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't go Friday
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Hawkins (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston.
Hawkins will miss his second consecutive contest due to a non-COVID illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against Denver. With the second-year guard sidelined, Brandon Boston will likely maintain a spot in the rotation as a backup wing.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't play Wednesday
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Hawkins will not play Wednesday against the Mavericks due to a non-COVID-related illness.
Hawkins was a late addition to the injury report, presumably after feeling under the weather after waking up overnight. His next chance to play comes Friday against Boston. With Hawkins unavailable, the Pelicans could turn to Javonte Green and Jose Alvarado to pick up some extra minutes, and/or reopen a spot in the rotation for Brandon Boston.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Serviceable two-way effort
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Hawkins supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 victory over Dallas.
Hawkins recorded a season-high three steals, scoring double-digits for the third time in the past 12 games. Hawkins' role is likely to be reduced as the Pelicans start to get more bodies back on the floor. Over the past month, he has averaged a modest 8.7 points and 1.8 three-pointers in 19.3 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Reverts to bench
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Hawkins won't start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
With Trey Murphy (ankle) and Zion Williamson (suspension) back in action, Hawkins and Javonte Green will return to bench roles. As a reserve this season (19 games), Hawkins has averaged 8.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 21.1 minutes per game. Hawkins should continue to see consistent minutes as long as Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) remain sidelined.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Joining first unit
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Hawkins is a member of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the 76ers.
With Trey Murphy (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) out of action for the Pelicans on Friday, Hawkins will make his fourth start of the season and his first since Nov. 3. Although Hawkins is shooting just 22.4 percent from the floor over his last eight games, the former first-rounder is averaging 21.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 3.0 threes in 35.6 minutes across three appearances in New Orleans' first unit in 2024-25.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Good to go against Memphis
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Hawkins (thumb) is available for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Hawkins has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a right thumb contusion. The 22-year-old guard should operate as one of New Orleans' top options off the bench in the backcourt.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Deemed questionable Friday
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Hawkins (thumb) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Memphis.
Hawkins is in jeopardy of missing Friday's contest while he deals with a right thumb contusion that he sustained during Thursday's loss to the Rockets. The 22-year-old has appeared in four consecutive outings following an eight-game absence due to a lumbar spine annular fissure, during which he has averaged 11.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 assists across 22.3 minutes per contest. If Hawkins is sidelined, Brandon Boston and Antonio Reeves are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Good to go against Houston
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Hawkins (back) is available for Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Hawkins will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' last eight games due to a back injury. However, the 22-year-old guard will likely log less than his season average of 27.5 minutes per contest as he works his way back toward a full workload.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Questionable to play Thursday
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Hawkins (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets,
Hawkins has missed the Pelicans' last eight games due to a nagging back injury. Even though the questionable tag sheds some light on a potential return, it's unclear if he'll be ready to go -- and even if he is, he might have a minutes restriction off the bench. Hawkins is averaging 13.1 points per game this season while starting in three of his 11 appearances.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Absence to continue Thursday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Sacramento.
Hawkins' next opportunities to take the court comes Sunday versus Indiana or Thursday versus Houston, representing rare extended mid-season periods to heal. Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) both continue dealing with extended absences for the injury-riddled Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Multi-game absence forthcoming
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Hawkins (back) has been diagnosed with a lumbar spine annular fissure and will be re-assessed in approximately one week
Hawkins will likely be out for New Orleans' upcoming three contests, now possessing a formal diagnosis following weeks of back soreness. Brandon Boston has emerged as a bonafide contributor on a nightly basis, while the potential return of Herbert Jones (shoulder) in coming days will also add depth on the wings.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Out again Monday
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Hawkins (back) will not play Monday against the Hawks.
Hawkins will miss his third game in a row, and he's now missed 11 of the past 17 games for the Pelicans. His next chance to play is Thursday against the Suns, so he does have a few days off to get right.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Ruled out Friday
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Hawkins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Hawkins has been a mainstay on the injury report due to lingering lower back soreness and will miss his ninth matchup out of 20 regular-season games for the Pelicans. The second-year guard played through the issue in the club's last three outings, during which he averaged only 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds while shooting 21.7 percent from the floor across 20.0 minutes per game. Hawkins' next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Knicks.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Returning to action Friday
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Hawkins (back) is listed as available for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
After a seven-game absence streak, Hawkins will return to game action for Friday's NBA Cup game. it is unclear if the 22-year-old will operate under a minutes restriction, though he could see significant run with CJ McCollum (adductor), Dejounte Murray (hand) and Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Won't play against Orlando
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Hawkins (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Hawkins returned to action Wednesday but is now set to miss another contest Friday due to lower back tightness. In his absence, Brandon Boston and Jaylen Nowell are candidates to receive increased playing time. Hawkins' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Iffy against Cleveland
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Hawkins (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Hawkins is in danger of missing his second straight contest Wednesday while dealing with lower-back tightness. With CJ McCollum (thigh) already out multiple weeks, Brandon Boston could receive another start if Hawkins is sidelined yet again.
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Pelicans' Jordan Hawkins: Goes for 23 points in win
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Hawkins notched 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Friday's 125-118 win over the Pacers.
Hawkins brushed off a mid-game locker room trip, scoring at least 20 points for the third time in the past five games. New Orleans is dealing with a number of injuries to key personnel at the moment, affording Hawkins a consistent role. He is currently averaging 17.3 points and 2.5 three-pointers in 32.1 minutes per game, making Hawkins a key piece of the team's lineup for the time being.
