New Orleans Pelicans

Zion Williamson is reportedly “very unlikely” to be traded this summer. (Source: Will Guillory on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The trade rumors have continued surrounding Williamson as they have in recent years. He is entering the final three years of his contract, none of which are guaranteed so that may make a trade more possible. It remains unlikely nonetheless.

Brandon Boston Jr. underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle. (Source: nba.com)

Fantasy Impact: Boston last played in a game on February 8 due to a stress reaction in his left ankle. The team announced a recovery timeline of 3–4 months, giving him ample time to return ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season.

Kelly Olynyk underwent a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel along with an ultrasound-guided tendon debridement. (Source: nba.com)

Fantasy Impact: Olynyk missed the final three games of the New Orleans Pelicans’ season due to left Achilles tendinitis, and the surgery was likely performed to address that issue. The team announced a recovery timeline of 3–4 months, giving him ample time to return ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season.

Antonio Reeves scored 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-4 3PT, 4-5 FT) to go along with six rebounds and one block in the Pelicans 115-100 loss against the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact: Reeves scored in double figures in eight straight games to end the season. His role heading into year is unclear with how banged up the rotation was to end the season.

Jose Alvarado scored 14 points (5-16 FG, 1-9 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with three rebounds, four assists and two steals in the Pelicans 115-100 win over the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact: Alvarado didn't have the best end to the season as he both struggled from deep as well as with ball security as he committed six turnovers. His role next year partially depends on the health status of Dejounte Murray.

Keion Brooks Jr. scored 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 4-5 FT) to go along with six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in the Pelicans 115-100 loss against the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact: Brooks played over 30 minutes in four of the final five games and was able to take advantage of the expanded role. The rookie out of Washington appeared in 14 total games with six starts where he averaged 10 points per game, something he'll look to build on heading into next season.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl scored 10 points (4-16 FG, 1-7 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with 16 rebounds, five assists and one steal in the Pelicans 115-100 loss against the Thunder.

Fantasy Impact: Robinson-Earl struggled from deep, but still eclipsed 10 points for his second double-double in three games to end the season. He'll be in a reserve role heading into next year.

Yves Missi (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The big man will be sidelined for New Orleans' final game of the season on Sunday, which will open the door for more work for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Keion Brooks Jr. against the Thunder. He had a promising rookie season for the Pelicans, averaging over nine points and eight rebounds per game while contributing well on defense. He will look to take the next step in his sophomore campaign next season.

Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) will be sidelined again for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Pelicans have ruled out Matkovic for Sunday's game, which will be the second-straight that he has missed due to this hamstring injury. Look for Keion Brooks Jr. and Jamal Cain to be two of the primary beneficiaries of his absence against the Thunder.

Jordan Hawkins (back) is out again for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Pelicans have ruled out Hawkins for another game on Sunday, which doesn't at all come as a surprise. He will have the entire offseason to get healthy in hopes for a bounce-back year in the 2025 NBA season.

Bruce Brown Jr. (knee) will be unavailable for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran is going to miss his third-straight game on Sunday. He's recovering from a knee injury right now, and the team has no reason to let him play at this point in the season. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, so he may have already played his last game in a Pelicans' uniform.

Jamal Cain dropped 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3PT, 5-7 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in Friday's 153-104 loss to the Miami Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Cain set a new career high in points on Friday, scoring 25 over the course of 35 minutes in a blowout loss to the Miami Heat. He was also able to contribute well with seven rebounds on the night, and fantasy managers should be well pleased with how he played in this game.

Elfrid Payton scored just four points (2-8 FG) to go with 13 assists and ten rebounds in Friday's 153-104 loss to the Miami Heat.

Fantasy Impact: Payton had a weird game on Friday. He scored just four points on the night, but he was still able to log a double-double with 13 assists and ten rebounds against the Heat. This was his fifth-straight game of 10+ assists, but it was also his fifth-straight games of less than five points, which severely hinders his fantasy value for the time being.

Lester Quinones put up 21 points (8-22 FG, 2-11 3PT, 3-4 FT) to go with six assists and five steals in Thursday's 136-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Fantasy Impact: The Pelicans were missing a number of key players on Thursday, which allowed Quinones to see enough work to end as the leading scorer for the Pelicans. He is an inconsistent fantasy option right now but could be valuable over the last couple games of the season.

CJ McCollum (foot) will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. (Source: New Orleans Pelicans on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McCollum is currently recovering from a foot injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as there's only a couple of weeks left in the season and the Pelicans are squarely out of playoff contention. Jordan Hawkins (back) and Bruce Brown Jr. will both see more work as a result of his absence on the home stretch of the season.

Trey Murphy III suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Murphy played just a minute in Monday's game against the Pistons. His season is over in a year where he was able to break out for fantasy managers. Jordan Hawkins and Bruce Brown should see more run the rest of the way in his absence.

Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the Pelicans and intends to sign with the Cavaliers. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Green has made 18 starts across 50 games this season with New Orleans. He'll add help defensively for Cleveland, but likely won't be on the fantasy radar.