Jose Alvarado, Pelicans Agree To A Two-Year Extension
Jose Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $9 million extension with the team. The 26-year-old has spent his entire career in New Orleans, averaging 7.5 points, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. Unfortunately, he has struggled to stay healthy, logging 61 games or fewer in each season since entering the National Basketball Association. Alvarado will hold a consistent spot in the rotation behind Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum this season. However, he won't be a routine fantasy provider, although his defensive prowess gives him added value in category formats.
Source: Shams Charania
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, New Orleans Pelicans guard Source: Shams Charania
Jose Alvarado Questionable To Play On Tuesday
Jose Alvarado (hip) has been labeled questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Los Angeles Clippers. He is battling soreness in his left hip. The tenacious guard played through the injury last week, so it's not apparently a major issue for Alvarado, who has averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals for the season. If Alvarado does take the night off on Tuesday, Jordan Hawkins and Antonio Reeves may see increased playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Jose Alvarado Available Versus Memphis
Jose Alvarado (hip) will play on Sunday against Memphis. He had 17 points and seven assists in Saturday's loss to the Houston Rockets. But Alvarado was listed as questionable for this one because of hip soreness, although that has been the norm over the last few games. With CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson resting versus the Grizzlies, Alvarado and Jordan Hawkins are both worth starting in any fantasy format.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Source: New Orleans Pelicans
Jose Alvarado Uncertain For Saturday
Jose Alvarado (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old appears to have picked up a left hip injury during his last game which could leave the Pelicans shorthanded this weekend. It's worth noting that Bruce Brown (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest, so Jamal Cain might actually see significant minutes in the rotation if Alvarado is out as well. Cain hasn't done much this season, even in games where he gets increased playing time. That being said, fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help on Saturday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Jose Alvarado Unavailable On Wednesday
Jose Alvarado (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Pelicans have been leaning more on Alvarado with Dejounte Murray (Achilles) done for the season. His absence means that the Pelicans will likely need to use a committee approach at the guard spot. Jordan Hawkins, Javonte Green, and Antonio Reeves should all see increased roles. None of them have great streaming appeal, but Hawkins is probably the best choice of the three.
Source: NBA Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans guard Source: NBA Injury Report
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