Olynyk is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Spurs on Saturday.
Olynyk missed the Pelicans' last two games while attending to a personal matter, but he'll return Saturday and enter the starting lineup for Zion Williamson (personal). Olynyk has averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 25.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Won't play Saturday
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Williamson is out for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to personal reasons.
Williamson hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out Saturday due to personal reasons. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Bruce Brown and Jamal Cain are all candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williamson's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Downgraded to out
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Missi (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Missi will miss his second straight contest Saturday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a sprained left ankle. Karlo Matkovic will likely continue to start in his absence. Missi's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Detroit.
Pelicans' Yves Missi: Questionable to face San Antonio
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Missi (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Missi is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to the left ankle sprain that he sustained during Tuesday's win over the Clippers. The rookie big man was able to return during Tuesday's game, though he sat out Thursday's loss to Orlando. If Missi remains on the shelf, Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Set to play against San Antonio
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Olynyk (personal) is available for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
Olynyk will return to action Thursday after missing New Orleans' previous two contests due to personal reasons. Olynyk has started in his last 10 appearances and averaged 10.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 25.2 minutes during that span.
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Pelicans' CJ McCollum: Muted performance in loss
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McCollum closed Thursday's 113-93 loss to Orlando with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 23 minutes.
McCollum couldn't generate much offense in this lopsided loss, while Jose Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins provided a spark off the bench with a combined 23 points. McCollum has been in a slump lately, as he's sitting outside the top-150 in nine-category formats over his last five games with 14.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.8 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes.
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Pelicans' Mo Bamba: Scores two points
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Bamba contributed two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 loss to Orlando.
Bamba, who is on a 10-day deal with the Pelicans, now has two games under his belt. His production has left a lot to be desired, however. In 20.5 minutes, he's averaging 1.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 1.0 blocks on 20.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Strong showing off bench
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Alvarado finished Thursday's 113-93 loss to the Magic with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 25 minutes.
Although he's shooting 41.8 percent from the field over his last five games, Alvarado leads the Pelicans in nine-category fantasy value during that stretch, averaging 12.2 points, 6.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in just 25.6 minutes. After starting four straight games in mid-February, Alvarado has made just one start over New Orleans' last 12 games.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Supplies 17 points in loss
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Murphy registered 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 loss to the Magic.
The fourth-year forward remains a consistent contributor for the Pelicans. Murphy has scored in double digits in all 51 of his appearances this season, and through 12 contests since the All-Star break, he's averaged 19.2 points, 5.0 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.5 threes, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks. While his floor is rock solid, Murphy hasn't offered much of a ceiling of late and hasn't delivered 30 or more points since Feb. 3.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Two blocks in Thursday's start
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Matkovic accumulated eight points (4-8 FG), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 26 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 loss to the Magic.
With Yves Missi (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (personal) both unavailable, Matkovic made his first start since Feb. 27 but didn't see a significant increase in his court time. The rookie center has averaged 22.0 minutes through seven games in March while producing 9.1 points, 6.1 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks, and while there's no clear picture on when either of his teammates will be back in the lineup, it doesn't seem as though Matkovic will get a big boost in his fantasy value while they remain out.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Drops 20 in Thursday's loss
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Williamson closed with 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 loss to Orlando.
The 24-year-old forward produced at least 20 points for the seventh straight appearance, but Trey Murphy was the only other Pelicans starter to even score in double digits. Since the All-Star break, Williamson is averaging 23.9 points, 7.2 boards, 5.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 59.3 percent from the floor, but he continues to sit out one game in any back-to-backs as New Orleans manages his workload in an effort to keep him healthy.
Matkovic will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against Orlando.
The 23-year-old big man will get the starting nod due to Yves Missi (ankle) being sidelined. Matkovic has made three starts this season, during which he has averaged 11.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 assists across 32.7 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Won't play against Orlando
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Missi (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Missi has been downgraded from questionable to out Thursday due to a left ankle sprain. Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Missi's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with San Antonio.
Missi has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic due to a left ankle sprain.
Missi has missed only three games this season, but his status will need to be monitored leading up to Thursday's contest. If the 20-year-old rookie is ruled out against Orlando, the team will likely turn to Karlo Matkovic and Mo Bamba to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Pelicans' Kelly Olynyk: Ruled out for Thursday
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Olynyk (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Olynyk will miss a second straight game for the Pelicans for personal reasons. The next opportunity for the veteran big man to get back on the floor for New Orleans will be Saturday against the Spurs.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Nearly double-doubles
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Missi supplied nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 127-120 win over the Clippers.
Missi limped back to the locker room with 2:59 remaining in the first quarter due to an apparent ankle injury, but he returned to the game midway through the second quarter. Missi's fantasy production has left a lot to be desired in recent weeks, as he's averaging 10.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks in 26.8 minutes over his last 10 games.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Scores 15 points in win
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Matkovic recorded 15 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 127-120 victory over the Clippers.
Kelly Olynyk rested Tuesday, allowing Matkovic to see extended run off the bench. Mo Bamba, who just signed a 10-day contract with the team, didn't have much success as he finished scoreless in 15 minutes with seven boards. Matkovic is gaining some steam in fantasy leagues, posting averages of 11.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 22.8 minutes per game over his last four contests.
