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Zion Williamson

NOP Forward #1

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Zion Williamson accounted for 11 points (2-of-6 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Saturday’s loss to the 76ers.

With Saddiq Bey getting hot and scoring 34 points on 19 shots, Williamson took a back seat offensively. The six shot attempts were one more than his season-low, which was recorded in a January 21 loss to the Pistons. The blocked shots and free-throw percentage categories were solid, but fantasy managers hope for more robust stat lines from Williamson. He’ll look to bounce back on Monday against the Hornets.
Trey Murphy

NOP Forward #25

Trey Murphy finished Saturday’s loss to the 76ers with 19 points (8-of-21 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers.

The good news for fantasy managers is that Murphy offered solid rebounding production, with this being his first game with at least nine boards in over two weeks. He didn’t have a great night shooting the ball, going 3-of-11 from three, but Philadelphia’s wing defenders deserve some credit for that. Murphy remains a high-level fantasy option as the Pelicans go into a three-game Week 16.
Saddiq Bey

NOP Guard-Forward #41

Saddiq Bey tallied 34 points (12-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the 76ers.

Bey, who has now scored at least 20 points in five of his last six games, had it rolling on Saturday. The Pelicans’ forward recorded his second 30-point game, finishing two points shy of his season-high. Add in the assists and three-pointers, and Bey continues to provide value for fantasy managers who continue to roster him. The Pelicans play three games in Week 16, starting with the red-hot Hornets on Monday.
Herbert Jones

NOP Forward #2

Herb Jones (ankle) is not on the injury report for Saturday’s game against the 76ers.

Jones, who recently missed two-plus weeks with a sprained ankle, started and played 30 minutes in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies. His availability for Saturday’s game means that Jeremiah Fears will remain with the bench unit, which has lowered the rookie’s fantasy ceiling.
Trey Murphy

NOP Forward #25

Trey Murphy struggled on Friday and finished with just eight points (2-of-14 FGs), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one block against the Grizzlies.

Murphy popped up on the injury report on Sunday with a sore right hand, and while he played through it, he shot 7-of-22 in that game. In the two games since, he has shot 3-of-20 and 2-of-14. This is either an otherworldly shooting slump or his hand is still bothering him. He’s been able to contribute in other categories, but Murphy’s efficiency as a high-volume shooter has led to his fantasy dominance. He’ll look to get back on track in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Derik Queen

NOP Center #22

Derik Queen stuffed the stat sheet on Friday with 22 points (8-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and five turnovers in a 114-106 win over the Grizzlies.

Queen had been quieter over the past few games for New Orleans, but he was able to have a strong performance in this one. He approached triple-double territory and had his first 20-point game since December. Queen has oozed upside as a rookie and will continue to pour in the counting stats, though it may come inconsistently. He’ll look to stay hot in Philadelphia on Saturday to wrap up this week.
Saddiq Bey

NOP Guard-Forward #41

Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 22 points (9-of-19 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists, three steals and two three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Bey has enjoyed an excellent season after missing all of last year with a torn ACL, but this recent stretch is taking things up a notch. Over his last four games, Bey has averaged 24.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.5 triples per game on efficient shooting splits. This is arguably the best season of his career since he is more efficient than he was during his seasons in Detroit. Bey remains a must-roster player, and with how well he’s played, he may be a coveted target at the trade deadline.
Zion Williamson

NOP Forward #1

Zion Williamson had 21 points (8-of-11 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, and one block in Tuesday’s loss against the Thunder.

Williamson has now recorded a double-double in three consecutive games. Three games in a row with at least 10 rebounds is tied for the longest stretch of his career with the other instance being the first three games of the 2021 season. Zion has provided 11th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans are off until Friday, when they take on the Grizzlies.
Saddiq Bey

NOP Guard-Forward #41

Saddiq Bey finished Sunday’s win over the Spurs with 24 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers.

Bey continues to shine for the Pelicans, and he’s rebounded nicely after missing the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL. He’s scored at least 20 points in three straight and four of his last five appearances, providing top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats since January 1. Bey is rostered in 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but now may be a good time to commit to him in standard leagues, even with the Pelicans playing three games in Week 15.
Yves Missi

NOP Center #21

Yves Missi recorded 10 points (4-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocked shots in Sunday’s win over the Spurs.

After starting for most of his rookie season, Missi has primarily been an afterthought in his second year due to the arrival of Derik Queen. However, since the calendar flipped to 2026, the 6-foot-11 center has averaged 22.3 minutes per game. While Missi’s fantasy value hasn’t been great during this stretch, the increase in playing time gives him more chances to do what he did on Sunday: record a double-double with a few “stocks.” Due to foul trouble, Queen (four points, four rebounds and one assist) played 17 minutes, which opened the door for Missi.