New Orleans Pelicans DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Toronto Raptors center Kelly Olynyk (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Olynyk logged 34 minutes in Tuesday's defeat to the visiting Indiana Pacers, and he will catch a breather on the second night of Toronto's back-to-back. Look for the veteran playmaking big man to be available for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. In his absence, undrafted rookies Mouhamadou Gueye and Malik Williams should split minutes at center for the Raptors on Wednesday. Neither of the two bigs are recommended fantasy streamers against elite rim protector Nicolas Claxton (ankle), who is likely to be available for the Nets.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (oblique) will play on Sunday against Phoenix. He's missed the Pels' previous five games because of an oblique strain. However, with Zion Williamson (finger) also cleared for the pivotal matchup versus the Suns, Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels will likely get fewer minutes, lowering their DFS ceilings.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is good to go for Sunday's pivotal battle with the Suns. The former Blue Devil didn't suit up for Friday's matchup with the Spurs because of a finger injury. But the Pels need a win after dropping their last four games, so Williamson should see plenty of work against Phoenix. With Jose Alvarado (oblique) also back in the lineup, guys like Larry Nance Jr. and Dyson Daniels may get fewer minutes, lowering their DFS potential.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game in Phoenix. He has a left finger contusion, which kept him off the floor for Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. But the Pelicans are trailing the Suns to climb out of the Play-In picture, meaning Williamson should be out there. Of course, the team could play it safe by keeping him off the floor. If that's the case, Dyson Daniels, who had seven points, seven rebounds, and two steals in 37 minutes on Friday, could remain in the starting lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (finger) won't play on Friday against San Antonio. The Pelicans are facing the Spurs, one of the worst teams in the NBA, so Williamson may just be getting a night off ahead of Sunday's clash with the Suns. But now that he's ruled out, Larry Nance Jr. should be a popular DFS value option. At the same time, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, and Herbert Jones could also see an uptick on the offensive end.