Micah

Peavy

A 20-point scorer in two of his last three games, Peavy finished Sunday’s defeat with a new season-high in points. The rookie wing shot 50 percent from the field and recorded a complete stat line, taking advantage of the extended minutes. While Peavy’s redraft league value for next season will remain extremely low due to the Pelicans’ wing depth, he’ll be worth taking a flier on in dynasty leagues.

While Bey was not on the Pelicans’ injury report for Tuesday’s win over the Jazz, the Pelicans decided not to play him. Micah Peavy moved into the starting lineup and had the best offensive showing of his rookie season. Look for him to play heavy minutes again if Bey isn’t available.

Peavy has not been a consistent member of the Pelicans’ rotation this season, which makes this part of the season that much more important for him. The 20 points were a season-high for the rookie wing, who finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Peavy’s contract for the 2025-26 season is guaranteed, so he is secure in that regard. The goal now is to solidify a spot in the rotation for himself.

Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey and Zion Williamson are active for Tuesday’s game, but none are expected to play according to interim head coach James Borrego. Fears is the lone holdover from the lineup that started Sunday’s loss to the Magic, with Poole, Peavy, Queen and Looney all starting.

Bey is absent from the Pelicans’ injury report, which makes this a bad situation for fantasy managers in active leagues. Micah Peavy should play extended minutes, especially with Herb Jones and Zion Williamson also not expected to play. Like Bey, Jones and Williamson are not on the injury report.

McGowens has a fractured small toe on his right foot, which may keep him out of multiple games. There may be additional minutes for Micah Peavy, but not enough to affect fantasy basketball.

Following a four-game absence that started prior to the All-Star break, Peavy will be back to take on Utah. However, his role has been minimal in recent weeks, so his return won’t drastically alter the Pelicans’ rotation.

It’s unclear when Peavy will return to New Orleans’ lineup, but his availability isn’t particularly significant to fantasy managers due to his limited involvement in the Pels’ rotation.

Peavy was held out of New Orleans’ final game before the All-Star break, and Friday’s contest will be the second that he’s missed. The rookie wing’s continued absence does not affect redraft leagues, as his playing time decreased before the injury.

Peavy, who’s dealing with a sprained right great toe, has reached double digits in minutes once in his last five appearances. The rookie’s potential absence does not affect fantasy basketball.