Pelicans' Javonte Green: Coming off bench against Denver
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Green is coming off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Karlo Matkovic will get the nod in New Orleans' starting lineup Wednesday, pushing Green to the second unit. Green has averaged 5.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 19.7 minutes across 28 games off the bench this season.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Returns Monday
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Green checked back into Monday's game against Denver at the start of the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Green went back to the locker room with 4:25 remaining in the first quarter, though he was able to return for the start of the second after a brief absence. The 31-year-old forward should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Leaves for locker room Monday
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Green (undisclosed) exited to the locker room with 4:25 remaining in the first quarter of Monday's game against Denver, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Green checked out of the game and immediately left for the locker room. If the 31-year-old is unable to return, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Karlo Matkovic could see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Struggles in spot start
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Green accumulated six points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 118-116 loss to the Celtics.
Green got the starting nod in this game due to the absence of Zion Williamson (illness), but he struggled badly from the field and could've easily gone scoreless hadn't it been for his efficiency from the charity stripe. Expect Green to return to a bench role once Williamson is ready to return, which might happen as soon as Monday when the Pelicans take on the Nuggets.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Starting Friday against Boston
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Green is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Green will slide into New Orleans' starting five Friday due to the absence of Zion Williamson (illness). Across his 15 starts during the regular season, Green has averaged 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 26.1 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Starting Monday
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Green is starting in Monday's game against the Jazz.
Zion Williamson is out with an illness Monday, so the versatile Green will step into New Orleans' starting lineup for a spell. Green has averaged 7.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.1 minutes over 14 games as a starter this season.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Coming off bench against Jazz
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Green won't start Friday's game against the Jazz.
Green is reverting to New Orleans' second unit after starting Wednesday's game against Dallas for the resting Zion Williamson. Over his past five games (two starts), Green is averaging 8.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 25.9 minutes.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Promoted to first unit
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Green is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Green will move to the first unit due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest). The former Radford standout will make his 14th start of the campaign. He's averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game when deployed with the first unit.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Huge defensive effort off bench
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Green chipped in seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and four steals across 29 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 119-113 win over Chicago.
The six combined steals and blocks were a season high for Green, and they represented something of a revenge game for the 31-year-old forward -- his best prior defensive performance came when he snagged seven steals for the Bulls in the final game of the 2021-22 regular season. Green has bounced in and out of the starting lineup for the injury-plagued Pelicans, but with the frontcourt getting healthier, he's settling back onto the second unit. Over 16 appearances (three starts) since the beginning of December, Green has averaged 5.4 points, 3.3 boards, 0.9 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 assists in 17.9 minutes a contest.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Back to bench
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Green won't start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
With Trey Murphy (ankle) and Zion Williamson (suspension) back in action, Green and Jordan Hawkins will shift to the bench. As a reserve this season (21 games), Green has averaged 5.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.3 minutes per game. Green should continue to see consistent minutes as long as Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Herbert Jones (shoulder) remain sidelined.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Season-high six assists in start
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Green had two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks in 26 minutes during Friday's 123-115 win over the 76ers.
Making his 13th start of the year for the Pelicans, Green didn't make a big impact in the scoring department but registered season highs with seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks Friday. Through his 13 outings as a starter, the versatile 31-year-old wing is averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.7 threes in 26.0 minutes. It's unclear if Green or Jordan Hawkins, who also joined New Orleans' first unit against Philadelphia, will stay with the starting group once Zion Williamson (suspension) is eligible to return in Sunday's clash with the defending-champion Celtics, but Green could have some streaming appeal in nine-category fantasy leagues if Brandon Ingram (ankle) and Trey Murphy (ankle) remain unavailable.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Getting starting nod
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Green is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Green will replace Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in the starting five Friday. Green is averaging 8.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 assists in 26.3 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Team-high 29 minutes in rout
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Green closed with nine points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.
While Green didn't have the most noteworthy performance in Wednesday's blowout loss for the Pelicans, the 29 minutes were his highest since a Nov. 19 loss to Dallas. The versatile 31-year-old's minutes have fluctuated throughout the season, and he's averaging just 5.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.9 threes in 15.5 minutes across his last eight contests. Since Trey Murphy (ankle), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Brandon Boston (leg) are all dealing with injuries ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, Green could be called upon for additional playing time.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Available Thursday
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Green (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Green will shake off a questionable tag due to left knee soreness in the first leg of a back-to-back set Thursday. The 31-year-old has appeared in four consecutive outings for New Orleans, during which he has averaged 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 15.8 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Available Sunday
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Green (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Green will return to action after missing two straight games due to an ankle injury. He averaged 24.0 minutes per game across his first 23 appearances this season and should continue to have a large role, as Brandon Ingram (ankle), Zion Williamson (hamstring), Jose Alvarado (hamstring) and Jordan Hawkins (back) remain out.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Won't play against Sacramento
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Green (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Kings.
Green will miss his second straight contest Thursday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to left ankle soreness. Green's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Questionable for Thursday
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Green (ankle) is questionable to play Thursday versus Sacramento.
Green is tending to left ankle soreness. His status will be especially worth monitoring with Jordan Hawkins (back) officially ruled out for Thursday's contest.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Out Sunday
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Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Green is set to miss his first game of the season due to left ankle soreness, and his next chance to play will come Thursday against the Kings. The forward has carved out a significant role with the club due to a litany of injuries, and he has averaged 6.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 23.4 minutes per game in 24 regular-season appearances.
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Questionable for Sunday
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Green is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to left ankle soreness.
Green is in danger of missing his first game of the season. With the Pelicans shorthanded, Green has carved out a consistent role, averaging 23.4 minutes per game over 24 appearances (12 starts).
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Pelicans' Javonte Green: Slides back to bench Thursday
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Green will come off the bench in Thursday's game against the Suns, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
With Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones both returning to game action against the Suns, Green will operate off the bench. Over his last five outings (all starts), the 31-year-old averaged 6.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks across 26.2 minutes per contest.