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2024 New Orleans Pelicans Regular Season Overview

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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	14th Western Conference
WinsWins	21
LossesLosses	61
PPGPoints Per Game	109.8
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	119.3
RPGRebounds Per Game	43.6
APGAssists Per Game	25.8
Head CoachHead Coach	Willie Green

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Kelly Olynyk

NOP Center #13

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Kelly Olynyk underwent “a minimally invasive surgery on his left heel and ultrasound guided tendon debridement.”

The recovery timetable for this procedure is three-to-four months, so Olynyk should be back before training camp. Olynyk was in and out of the lineup just before the end of the regular season, though that can at least partially be attributed to New Orleans looking to improve its lottery odds. Olynyk is entering the final season of a two-year deal that he initially signed with the Raptors.
Brandon Boston Jr.

NOP Shooting Guard #11

Brandon Boston Jr. underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Boston Jr. missed the final two months of the season and will miss at least three more after undergoing surgery. Boston Jr. played well for New Orleans in an expanded role due to injuries on the wing, and he was converted from a two-way deal to a standard contract in February. He has yet to play a game on this new deal, but based on this timeline, he should be ready well before training camp starts next season.
Joe Dumars

NOP Front Office

Pelicans named Joe Dumars executive vice president of basketball operations.

Two days after firing lead executive David Griffin, the Pelicans officially hired his replacement. Dumars served as Detroit’s president of basketball operations for 14 years and, most recently, was the NBA’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations. He’ll have some key questions to answer this offseason, most notably Willie Green’s future as head coach and whether or not Zion Williamson is equipped to remain a key figure in the Pelicans’ rebuild. While Zion has shown flashes of excellence, the inability to stay healthy has been an issue for New Orleans.
David Griffin

FA Front Office

Pelicans fired executive vice president David Griffin.

New Orleans will look for a new head of basketball operations after another disastrous campaign. The Pelicans’ roster sports a number of wildly talented players, but injuries piled up yet again, and New Orleans is headed for the lottery. The Pels went 209-263 with Griffin at the helm, earning two playoff bids and winning just five playoff games.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

NOP Center #50

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl logged 33 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, finishing with 10 points (4-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 16 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

Robinson-Earl struggled with his shot in Sunday’s season finale, but he did provide solid value in the rebound and assist categories. He didn’t offer much value throughout the season, as rotation minutes were not guaranteed. Unfortunately for Robinson-Earl, he’s likely to encounter a similar situation in New Orleans next season with a healthy Zion Williamson in the fold.
Jose Alvarado

NOP Point Guard #15

Jose Alvarado shot 5-of-16 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, tallying 14 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in 34 minutes.

Alvarado struggled in his season finale, especially from a ball security standpoint. The Pelicans’ point guard recorded six turnovers. Add in the poor shooting from the field, and this was a rough afternoon to stream Alvarado in active fantasy leagues. A backup when the Pelicans are whole, Alvarado’s fantasy value is limited. With Dejounte Murray recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, will New Orleans look to add another point guard over the summer? Or would they be fine handing the keys to Alvarado to begin the season? Those questions will significantly impact Alvarado’s 2025-26 draft position. Alvarado’s two-year, $9 million extension will kick in next season.
Antonio Reeves

NOP Shooting Guard #12

Antonio Reeves tallied 20 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds and one block in 39 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder.

Reeves finished his rookie season with an eighth consecutive game in double figures, tallying 20 points or more twice. He’s one of the young Pelicans whose playing time increased once more established players were sidelined by injuries, which should temper the fantasy expectations for Reeves in 2025-26.
Antonio Reeves

NOP Shooting Guard #12

Elfrid Payton, Jose Alvarado, Antonio Reeves, Keion Brooks Jr. and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will start against the Thunder on Sunday.

Reeves will replace Kylor Kelley in the starting unit as the lone change to the Pelicans’ opening lineup in Game 82. Reeves had 19 points off the bench on Friday and will look to have another strong scoring night in the final game of his rookie season.
Kelly Olynyk

NOP Center #13

Kelly Olynyk (Achilles) is out for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.

Olynyk will miss New Orleans’ final three games, ending a disappointing fantasy season for the veteran center/power forward. Olynyk did not offer much fantasy value until he was traded from Toronto to New Orleans, and he needed Zion Williamson’s absence to do that. At this stage in his career, Olynyk is essentially a “silly season” hero in fantasy basketball, and even that isn’t guaranteed. Due to New Orleans’ depleted frontcourt, Kylor Kelley and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will play significant minutes.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi (ankle) and Karlo Matkovic (hamstring) are out for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.

Missi and Matkovic’s rookie seasons will end in disappointment as they’ve been ruled out for Sunday’s finale. Missi finished his debut season ranked just inside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats, claiming the starting center job for good in early November. Matkovic’s climb into the Pelicans’ rotation took longer, but he would finish just inside the top-200 in nine-cat formats. Missi offers a higher ceiling as the first-round pick, but neither is a must-draft player, especially if the Pelicans add a veteran center via trade or free agency.

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