New Orleans Pelicans DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) isn't expected to play on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks since he's still dealing with a right shoulder strain. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to play since October 29, and will likely miss at least one more game. Yves Missi has joined the starting five since Zion Williamson (hamstring) has also been out, and he's averaged 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game over the last 15 games. He could serve as a big man streamer in deeper leagues.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) has been trending in the right direction but he's not quite ready to appear in a game. While he's taken part in some of the non-contact parts of practice, his shoulder hasn't been cleared to give it a full go. The team has ruled him out for Sunday against the New York Knicks, but a return could finally be closing in. While he remains sidelined along with Brandon Ingram (calf) and Jordan Hawkins (back), Javonte Green and Brandon Boston Jr. should keep getting some added minutes.

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.