New Orleans Pelicans DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III (knee) has been tagged as questionable for the contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He's working through a knee contusion right now which caused him to miss their last game on Wednesday. Murphy along with three other Pelicans including Brandon Ingram (calf) and Jordan Hawkins (back) are all questionable, so the lineup could turn out to be very thin. If any of the three are ruled out, Javonte Green and Brandon Boston Jr. could serve as streaming options.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) is officially active for Wednesday's matchup versus the visiting Raptors. The 28-year-old logged 30 minutes in the opener against the Chicago Bulls. However, he fractured his hand and has been on the shelf ever since. With Brandon Ingram (calf), Jose Alvarado (hamstring), Zion Williamson (hamstring), and Trey Murphy III (knee), Murray could be in line for a solid fantasy showing, although there's a chance he plays fewer minutes than usual in his first game back in over a month.

New Orleans Pelicans guardJose Alvarado(hamstring) will not suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Alvarado will be sidelined for the seventh straight game due to a left hamstring strain. With the Pelicans dealing with a litany of injuries, expectBrandon Boston Jr. to receive an uptick in extra minutes. Brandon Ingram (calf) and Trey Murphy III (knee) are also listed as questionable on the team's injury report.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) is probable for Wednesday's game against the visiting Raptors. The 28-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Hawks during the offseason. Unfortunately, he fractured his left hand after logging 30 minutes in the opening-night win over the Chicago Bulls. Under normal circumstances, Murray might see fewer minutes in his first game in over a month. Yet, with Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out, and Jordan Hawkins (back), Brandon Ingram (calf), and Trey Murphy III (knee) questionable, the Pels may not have a choice but to give Murray all the work he can handle. Either way, Elfrid Payton, coming off a massive 14-point, 21-assist, two-steal outing in Monday's loss to the Pacers, may spend considerably less time on the floor.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors, marking his 15th consecutive absence. However, there is some optimism for his return as he participated in non-contact portions of Tuesday's practice. Managers will need to remain patient as Jones progresses toward full-contact work. The 25-year-old has appeared in just four games this season, struggling with his shooting at 18.2% from beyond the arc and 50% from the free-throw line, areas he'll look to improve upon when he gets back on the court.