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
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
Dejounte Murray Out 4-6 Weeks After Surgery For Left Hand Fracture
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray underwent successful surgery on his fractured left hand. Murray will miss four to six weeks due to the injury. Murray was injured late in the Pelicans opening night victory over the Chicago Bulls. He finished the game with 14 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray Out 4-6 Weeks After Surgery For Left Hand Fracture
Trey Murphy III Will Be Reevaluated In Two Weeks For Right Hamstring Strain
Trey Murphy III, who sustained a right hamstring strain on October 2nd, has progressed well through the first phase of rehabilitation. He has been cleared to begin the return-to-play conditioning phase of the rehab process. Murphy will be reevaluated in two more weeks. The New Orelans Pelicans signed Murphy to a four-year, $112 million extension this week. … [Read more...] about Trey Murphy III Will Be Reevaluated In Two Weeks For Right Hamstring Strain
Dejounte Murray Suffers Fractured Left Hand
Dejounte Murray suffered a fractured left hand during the New Orleans Pelicans' opening night win over the Chicago Bulls, tests confirmed. Murray is now expected to be out for an "extended period of time." Murray had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the game. The Pelicans were without Zion Williamson in the game, who was out due to an illness. The Pelicans acquired … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray Suffers Fractured Left Hand