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Pelicans Sign Jaylen Nowell

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The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a deal with Jaylen Nowell, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. The Pelicans have lost Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III to injuries. Nowell, who is averaging 8.8 points and 1.8 assists in his career, played with the Wizards and Grizzlies last season. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Sign Jaylen Nowell

Herb Jones Out 2-4 Weeks With Shoulder Injury

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Herb Jones, who injured his right shoulder during Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors, underwent further re-evaluation by team physicians and additional imaging on Friday. Upon re-evaluation, it was determined that Jones sustained a right shoulder strain and small low-grade partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff. Jones' recovery timeframe is approximately 2-4 … [Read more...] about Herb Jones Out 2-4 Weeks With Shoulder Injury

CJ McCollum Out 2-3 Weeks With Right Adductor Strain

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CJ McCollum was re-evaluated on Friday by New Orleans Pelicans' team physicians and has been diagnosed with a right adductor strain. The injury occurred during Tuesday's game at Golden State. McCollum is expected to miss approximately 2-3 weeks. McCollum is averaging 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 34.2 minutes over four games to start the season. … [Read more...] about CJ McCollum Out 2-3 Weeks With Right Adductor Strain

Zion Williamson Returns To Pelicans Lineup On Minutes Restriction

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Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday after missing opening night with an illness. Williamson, who was on a minutes restriction, had 16 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes. "It won't be full throttle, but we'll see how he feels once he gets on the floor," said Willie Green before the game. The Pelicans won the … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Returns To Pelicans Lineup On Minutes Restriction