New Orleans Pelicans DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New Orleans Pelicans forwardTrey Murphy III (hamstring) will not play Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Murphy is likely sidelined due to the Cavs playing the second leg of back-to-back games. Versus Dallas on Tuesday, the 24-year-old collected 19 points, five rebounds, and two steals in 29 minutes on the floor. WithBrandon Ingram(ankles) also unavailable, Javonte Green,Brandon Boston, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earlwill likely relied upon more than usual.

On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania said on the Pat McAfee show that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) will be out for a "considerable amount of time." The Pelicans had already announced Saturday that the 24-year-old would be out indefinitely. Williamson has averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks this regular season. However, he's been limited to only six games. With Williamson out moving forward,Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals in two starts this season, can hopefully continue to fill the void in the rotation.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This will be the fourth straight game that Alvarado has missed due to his hamstring strain. With the Pelicans dealing with a litany of injuries, the sooner the 26-year-old can get his high-energy style back on the court the better. Expect Brandon Boston Jr. (12.3 PPG) to continue getting additional minutes.

According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Los Angeles Clippers centerMo Bamba(knee) is questionable for Monday's contest with the Golden State Warriors due to left knee recovery. The big man made his regular season debut on Sunday, registering eight points, eight rebounds, and one assist in 15 minutes. With the Clippers in the second half of back-to-back games, the 26-year-old is likely out just for precautionary reasons. In Bamba's absence, Kai JonesandNicolas Batum will likely see an uptick in minutes on the court.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (hamstring) remains out heading into Saturday's meeting with the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. The 26-year-old will now miss his third-straight contest, so his next chance to get on the floor will be on Tuesday in Dallas. The Pelicans' injury report is loaded with names, meaning fantasy managers may see expanded production from Brandon Ingram, Brandon Boston Jr., and Javonte Green.