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Jaron Pierre Jr.

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Jaron Pierre Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 13 points (5-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, one steal, one block and two three-pointers against the Nuggets on Saturday.

After scoring 23 points for the Pelicans G League affiliate earlier in the day, Pierre ended up scoring in double figures for the second time in one day in this game. The 58th pick this past summer, this was the first time Pierre has played outside of blowouts, so it was good to see him play well. However, he shouldn’t be considered more than a dynasty stash at this point.
Zion Williamson

NOP Forward #1

Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 24 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in a 116-108 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday.

Zion has taken major strides this season, and it has helped in fantasy hoops. Unfortunately, this was the third game this season that he failed to record a steal, which has been a strength for him, and he had his worst night at the free throw line this season, though he has improved overall this year. He made up for it by matching his season high for both three-pointers and blocks. Despite the lack of team success, Zion continues to fill up the box score.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi returned to the lineup on Saturday and contributed three points (1-of-4 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and four blocks against the Nuggets.

Outside of the blocks, it wasn’t a great performance in his first game back. However, he was on a restriction that limited him to 22 minutes, and it was his first game since Oct. 23, which was a game he played just nine minutes. Basically, comparing it to his monster season-opening performance isn’t fair. Still, he immediately started, and he should keep that role moving forward. Keep holding on, and he should get better as he logs more games.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Jeremiah Fears, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson and Yves Missi will start against the Nuggets on Saturday.

Missi will start in his return to the lineup following an 11-game absence. His return will push DeAndre Jordan out of the starting unit and likely out of the rotation altogether. Missi will be on a minutes restriction, so Derik Queen and Karlo Matković should see a few extra minutes.
Bennedict Mathurin

NOP Guard-Forward #24

Bennedict Mathurin (foot) has been ruled out against the Nuggets on Saturday.

Mathurin wasn’t on the injury report until a little over an hour before tipoff. He only played 10 minutes on Friday, and his role has been minimal in recent weeks, so his absence won’t alter the Pelicans’ rotation.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi (knee) is available to play against the Nuggets on Saturday.

Missi will be back following an 11-game absence. He’ll be on a minutes restriction, though he could still end up starting. DeAndre Jordan started on Friday and would likely return to the bench. Karlo Matković will also lose out on minutes after taking on a larger role with Missi out.
Trendon Watford

NOP Guard-Forward #9

Trendon Watford (ankle) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

Watford’s ankle injury continues to linger and he’ll miss another game Saturday against the Nuggets. His absence doesn’t impact fantasy basketball.
Bryce McGowens

NOP Guard #11

Bryce McGowens (elbow) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

McGowens is set to miss his second game in a row with an elbow injury. His absence doesn’t impact fantasy basketball.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi (knee) is probable for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

Missi has missed the last 11 games, but is likely to return Saturday given his probable status. Missi’s return will mean less playing time for Karlo Matkovic.
Trey Murphy

NOP Forward #25

Trey Murphy (knee) is out for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets.

Murphy is set to miss his fourth game in a row with a knee injury. Saddiq Bey should continue to start in Murphy’s absence.