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Next GameNext Game	04/13/2025 3:30 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	OKC Oklahoma City Thunder
Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	14th Western Conference
WinsWins	21
LossesLosses	59
PPGPoints Per Game	110
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	118.9
RPGRebounds Per Game	43.6
APGAssists Per Game	25.9
Head CoachHead Coach	Willie Green

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Antonio Reeves

NOP Shooting Guard #12

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Antonio Reeves had 19 points (7-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Heat on Friday.

With the Pelicans rotation running thin and the team losing big to the Heat Friday, Reeves managed to play 34 minutes off the bench. The 24-year-old shooting guard has now played at least 30 minutes in five of his last six games, though he’s reached 20 points in only one of those games. With Reeves seeing starter-level minutes, he made for an ideal pickup for fantasy managers in active leagues in the last week of the regular season.
Elfrid Payton

NOP Point Guard #4

Elfrid Payton had four points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists against the Heat on Friday.

Payton recorded a statistical oddity Friday against the Heat as the 31-year-old point guard put up a double-double with 10 rebounds and 13 assists. Payton was also -41 in 29 minutes as the Pelicans lost to the Heat by 49 points. Payton has been a reliable assist man in the final weeks of the regular season, though he hasn’t provided much else outside of the 10 rebounds Friday.
Elfrid Payton

NOP Point Guard #4

Jose Alvarado, Elfrid Payton, Keion Brooks Jr., Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Kylor Kelley will start Friday’s game against the Heat.

Alvarado returns from a calf injury that sidelined him for Thursday’s loss to the Bucks. However, he replaces Antonio Reeves in the starting lineup, not Payton. The other change of note is Kelley, who will start due to the absences of Yves Missi and Karl Matkovic.
Karlo Matkovic

NOP Power Forward #17

Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Heat on Friday.

Matkovic has been starting at center for New Orleans, but they’ll be even thinner down low against Miami. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Kylor Kelley are the available options at center for this game, though neither should be an appealing streaming option on a day with 15 games.
Jose Alvarado

NOP Point Guard #15

Jose Alvarado (calf) is available for Friday’s game against the Heat.

Alvarado is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Bucks. His return means Elfrid Payton will come off the bench, a role in which the veteran point guard is less valuable in most fantasy leagues. However, he’s worth holding onto if there’s a need for assist production, as Payton’s averaged 9.6 per game over the past two weeks.
Elfrid Payton

NOP Point Guard #4

The Pelicans signed Elfrid Payton to a standard contract.

Initially on a 10-day contract, the standard deal ensures Payton will be available for New Orleans’ final two games of the season. While the veteran point guard does not provide much value as a scorer, he’s been a positive asset in the assist category. Payton has averaged 9.6 assists per game over the past two weeks. How much he plays in the final two games depends on the availability of Jose Alvarado, who’s questionable for Friday’s game against the Heat.
Jose Alvarado

NOP Point Guard #15

Jose Alvarado (calf) and Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) are questionable for Friday’s game against the Heat.

Alvarado missed the Pelicans’ game against the Bucks and could be replaced by Elfrid Payton against Miami. Matkovic has a chance to start if healthy, but Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Kylor Kelley are waiting in the wings.
Jordan Hawkins

NOP Shooting Guard #24

Jordan Hawkins (back) and Bruce Brown (knee) have been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Heat.

New Orleans has had to use quite a few backups as of late. Antonio Reeves and Keion Brooks are likely in for spot starts against Miami.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (Achilles) have been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Heat.

Missi and Olynyk leave the Pelicans’ frontcourt depleted. Karlo Matkovic and Kylor Kelly could be needed to step in and man the painted area.
Lester Quinones

NOP Shooting Guard #22

Lester Quinones accumulated 21 points (8-of-22 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 32 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans.

Quinones was one of three Pelicans to record their first career 20-point games on Thursday, with Jamal Cain and Keion Brooks Jr. being the others. He’s played at least 20 minutes in New Orleans’ last three games, which should remain the case for the final two. With the entire league active on Friday and Sunday, Quinones is not a must-roster player. However, he may be able to provide some value in active deep leagues.

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