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2023 New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Overview

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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	8th Western Conference
WinsWins	49
LossesLosses	33
PPGPoints Per Game	115.1
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	110.7
RPGRebounds Per Game	44
APGAssists Per Game	27
Head CoachHead Coach	Willie Green

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Matt Ryan

NOP Small Forward #37

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Matt Ryan has re-signed with the Pelicans on a one-year deal.

Three days after the Pelicans waived him, Ryan will return to the team on a restructured one-year deal. The 3-point marksman appeared in 28 games (one start) last season, averaging 5.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.5 3-pointers in 13.9 minutes. Given New Orleans’s options at small forward, Ryan faces long odds to crack Willie Green’s rotation this fall.
Javonte Green

NOP Shooting Guard #24

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Javonte Green is signing a one-year deal with New Orleans after logging nine games with the Chicago Bulls last season.

Green was productive in Chicago and averaged 12.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest. It’s unclear how the bouncy swingman will fit in alongside the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Trey Murphy, though.
Jose Alvarado

NOP Point Guard #15

Jose Alvarado led Puerto Rico with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), one rebound, three assists, one steal and three 3-pointers in a 104-83 loss to Team USA on Saturday.

Alvarado struggled mightily in their loss to Serbia on Wednesday, and while he wasn’t able to change the outcome of this game, he was far more effective. He was the team’s leading scorer and was one of three players to score in double figures. They finished 0-3 in group play, so the next time we will see Alvarado suit up will be back in New Orleans, where he will be the backup point guard behind Dejounte Murray.
Trey Jemison

NOP Center #55

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Pelicans have claimed Trey Jemison off of waivers.

The Grizzlies waived Jemison on Wednesday, as the team needed to free up a two-way contract slot for Jay Huff. He is reportedly headed to New Orleans on an unspecified deal two days later. Whether or not Jemison can become relevant to fantasy basketball remains to be seen, but there may be an opportunity to compete for minutes. After losing Jonas Valanciunas in free agency, the Pelicans signed Daniel Theis and Karlo Matkovic. The team also selected Yves Missi in the first round of the June draft, and all three are expected to compete for the right to start.
Antonio Reeves

NOP Shooting Guard

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the Pelicans are signing Antonio Reeves to a three-year, $5.41 million contract.

Reeves, the 47th overall pick in last month’s draft, played well for the Pelicans in Las Vegas. While the upside may be limited, his ability to provide instant offense helped the second-round pick secure his NBA status for next season. According to Scotto, the third year of Reeves’ deal is a team option.
Jordan Hawkins

NOP Shooting Guard #24

Jordan Hawkins (right ankle injury) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

Hawkins’ summer league experience came to a painful end during the second quarter, as he suffered a left ankle injury while attempting to jump for a lob pass. The good news is that X-rays on the ankle were negative, but the full severity of the injury remains unknown. Hawkins struggled with his shot during summer league, and he’ll need to be better in that area during the preseason if he’s to have a shot at earning consistent rotation minutes in his second NBA season.
Jordan Hawkins

NOP Shooting Guard #24

Jordan Hawkins struggled with his shot on Thursday and finished with 13 points (4-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one block and two triples in an 88-77 loss to the Grizzlies.

Hawkins had some excellent stretches during his rookie season, but this summer hasn’t been his best shooting performance. He has shot below 35% in each of his four games this summer, which isn’t what is expected from a lottery pick heading into year two. However, he already proved that he can shoot the ball well in the NBA, so he should continue to be a solid floor spacer for them in his second season, though his fantasy upside will be limited unless there is injuries in front of him.
Yves Missi

NOP Center

Yves Missi finished with 11 points (5-of-8 FGs), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks against Memphis on Thursday.

Missi may not have much competition for minutes at center as a rookie, but he has been a bit disappointing this summer. The shot blocking has been solid, but he has a total of 19 rebounds through four games. He played 30 minutes in this game after averaging 19.0 minutes per game through the first three. The opportunity should be enough to warrant a draft pick in standard leagues, though his production this summer shouldn’t give fantasy managers much confidence.
Brandon Ingram

NOP Small Forward #14

According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Ingram’s has limited trade value now that potential suitors made other moves.

The Kings added DeMar DeRozan while the Spurs added Harrison Barnes. New Orleans seems more likely to give the 2024-25 season a go with him on the roster before accessing potential landing spots for Ingram.
Yves Missi

NOP Center

Yves Missi accumulated nine points (4-of-7 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 21 minutes in Sunday’s 91-86 loss to Orlando.

The Pelicans began Sunday with two centers on standard contracts for next season (Missi and Daniel Theis), and they now have three. Karlo Matkovic’s signing was reported during Sunday’s game, giving the Pelicans three bigs to work with at this point in the offseason. Missi’s activity as a rebounder and defender is why he was selected 21st overall in last month’s draft, and he should be given every opportunity to win the starting job. If the rookie can do that, he’ll be a must-draft player in most leagues.

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