Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and forward Larry Nance Jr. will be sidelined multiple weeks, the team announced in a press release.
Alvarado has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right tibia. He will be reevaluated in three weeks. Alvarado has appeared in 61 games this season, averaging 9.0 points and 3.0 assists in 21.5 minutes. He played 15 minutes against Orlando on Monday.
Nance Jr., who suffered a left ankle sprain during Saturday’s game at New York, will be reevaluated in two weeks. Nance has appeared in 50 games, averaging 7.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in 22.3 minutes.
Zion Williamson continues to make progress with rehabilitation for his right hamstring strain, according to the release. Further updates will be provided following medical imaging next week. Williamson hasn’t played since Jan. 2.
Alvarado’s injury opens up more playing time for Kira Lewis Jr. and Dyson Daniels. Jaxson Hayes, who played 25 minutes against Orlando, will likely absorb most of Nance’s minutes.
Among 5 play in teams, Lakers are the most healthy team?
Warriors
Curry, Wiggins and more
Pelicans
Zion, Jose, Nance and more
Blazers
Nurkic, Simons and more
Lakers: LeBron
OKC is fairly Healthy
Have to wonder if they know Zion is out long term and are shifting to tank mode. This was a team with too much promise…
They have the Lakers’ pick swap anyways.
Good pt forgot about that
Nah, they have enough to finish atleast 7 or 8. With ZW they will be tough in the playoffs.