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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Efficient off bench
Poole finished with 14 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two assists in 13 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Poole delivered an efficient offensive performance, leading New Orleans in scoring despite playing just 13 minutes. The veteran guard connected on three of his four attempts from beyond the arc and should continue providing the Pelicans with perimeter scoring. His fantasy value will depend on his role within a backcourt that also features Dejounte Murray (rest) and Jeremiah Fears.
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Pelicans' Zion Williamson: Quiet in exhibition loss
Williamson recorded eight points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Williamson struggled to find his offensive rhythm, connecting on just three of his nine field-goal attempts while making minimal contributions elsewhere. The 26-year-old forward saw a limited workload in the exhibition contest, so his modest production isn't particularly concerning. Williamson remains a focal point of New Orleans' offense heading into the 2026-27 regular season, though his availability and durability will continue to be important considerations for fantasy managers.
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Pelicans' Karlo Matkovic: Productive off bench
Matkovic finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in 12 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Matkovic was productive offensively in limited playing time, converting four of his seven field-goal attempts while adding a three-pointer. The big man faces competition for frontcourt minutes from Yves Missi and Derik Queen, leaving his regular-season role uncertain despite the encouraging preseason showing.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Scores 11 in starting role
Fears recorded 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Fears drew the start at point guard and delivered an efficient scoring performance, although he committed three turnovers. The second-year guard showed encouraging perimeter shooting and should remain in the mix for backcourt minutes, but competition from Dejounte Murray (rest) and Jordan Poole could limit his opportunities once the regular season begins.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Scores 12 in preseason loss
Bey finished with 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and five rebounds in 17 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Bey provided a solid scoring contribution in limited action, connecting on two triples while converting all four of his free-throw attempts. The veteran forward will look to establish a consistent offensive role in New Orleans' crowded rotation, though his fantasy value will likely depend on his playing time and perimeter production.
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Pelicans' Yves Missi: Nears double-double in preseason loss
Missi amassed 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 FT) and nine rebounds across 19 minutes in Thursday's 128-118 preseason loss to Miami.
Missi turned in an efficient performance from the field and was one of six Pelicans players to score in double figures. He also tied for the game-high mark in rebounds. The big man is in line to open the regular season as New Orleans' starting center but may have to compete for additional playing time with the likes of Derik Queen and Karlo Matkovic.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Starting Thursday's exhibition
Mathurin is listed in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Miami.
Mathurin impressed during the preseason opener, finishing with 13 points in just 17 minutes of action off the bench. He'll have a chance to show what he can do with the first unit Thursday while Dejounte Murray (toe) sits and Herbert Jones rotates to the bench.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Gets starting nod Thursday
Fears is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Heat.
Fears is getting the nod at point guard as the Pelicans are changing their lineup again for this preseason contest. The former Oklahoma star is coming off a rookie season in which he averaged 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game across 82 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Not starting Thursday
Jones won't start Thursday's preseason game against the Heat.
Jones got the starting nod in the Pelicans' preseason-opening win over the Thunder on Tuesday, though he'll slide to the second unit Thursday. Bennedict Mathurin will enter the first unit in Jones' place.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Ruled out Thursday
Murray (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Heat, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Murray is dealing with a right toe contusion, though head coach Jamahl Mosley said his absence Thursday is precautionary. The veteran point guard's next chance to play in the preseason will come Wednesday against Dallas.
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Pelicans' DeAndre Jordan: Doesn't see floor
Jordan was a DNP-CD during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.
Jordan was available but didn't see the floor despite New Orleans going deep into its bench. The veteran center figures to provide depth behind Yves Missi and could have difficulty finding consistent playing time when the Pelicans are healthy.
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Pelicans' Jordan Poole: Fares well Tuesday
Poole finished with nine points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one steal in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over the Thunder.
Poole came off the bench and didn't commit a turnover during his limited workload. The veteran guard should provide New Orleans with additional scoring and shooting in a reserve role this season.
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Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears: Scores 12 off bench
Fears finished with 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City.
Fears provided an efficient scoring punch off the bench and committed only one turnover. The second-year guard should remain a significant part of New Orleans' backcourt rotation after showing considerable promise as a rookie.
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Pelicans' Bennedict Mathurin: Leading scorer in preseason win
Mathurin scored a team-high 13 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) while chipping in five assists and two rebounds in 17 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's preseason win over the Thunder.
The 24-year-old wing signed a two-year deal with New Orleans in August, and he demonstrated his ability to provide offense from the second unit in Tuesday's win. Mathurin is coming off a 2025026 campaign that saw him average a career-high 17.6 points, 5.4 boards, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals while also adding 1.4 threes in 30.0 minutes a game between the Pacers and Clippers, but he's unlikely to see that large a workload with the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Derik Queen: Nears double-double against OKC
Queen scored 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT) while adding nine rebounds, three steals and an assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's preseason win over the Thunder.
The 21-year-old center showed flashes of his upside as a rookie in 2025-26 after being the 13th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but Queen remains stuck on the second unit as long as Zion Williamson and Yves Missi remain healthy. More consistent minutes could still allow Queen to improve on the 11.7 points, 7.1 boards, 3.7 assists and 1.9 combined steals and blocks he averaged last season.
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Pelicans' Dejounte Murray: Productive in preseason win
Murray played 19 minutes in Tuesday's preseason win over the Thunder, scoring six points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding six assists and four rebounds.
The 30-year-old point guard appears healthy heading into 2026-27 after injuries limited him to just 45 regular-season games over his first two seasons with the Pelicans. Murray will likely have his workload monitored in the preseason, but New Orleans is hoping he can regain the form that saw him average 22.5 points, 6.4 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.6 threes and 1.4 steals over 35.7 minutes in 2023-24, his final season with Atlanta.
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Pelicans' Bryce McGowens: Active defensively in win
McGowens finished with seven points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block across 12 minutes in Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over the Thunder.
McGowens played well enough offensively. However, he shined defensively to help the Pelicans pick up the win to begin the preseason. The 23-year-old appeared in 42 regular-season games for New Orleans in 2025-26, averaging career highs in points (8.1), rebounds (2.1) and assists (1.5) over 21.0 minutes per contest. McGowens might not see consistent minutes for the Pelicans during the 2026-27 campaign, though he may be more involved throughout the season if there are injuries.
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Pelicans' Trey Murphy: Scores 11 points Tuesday
Murphy posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 116-110 preseason win over the Thunder.
Murphy was one of five New Orleans players who scored in double digits in this comeback win, and he also made his presence felt with two steals. Expect the veteran forward to be a steady contributor for the Pelicans on both ends of the court when the regular season begins in late October.
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Pelicans' Herbert Jones: Starting Tuesday vs. OKC
Jones is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Jones will start on the wing, with Zion Williamson and Yves Missi as the frontcourt pairing. The former Alabama standout was limited to just 56 regular-season appearances in 2025-26 and averaged 8.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists while logging 28.4 minutes per game. If he stays healthy, he should be a lock in the starting unit.
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Pelicans' Saddiq Bey: Not starting against Thunder
Bey will not start in Tuesday's preseason game against Oklahoma City, Andrew Lopez of Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Bey will come off the bench in the Pelicans' first preseason game. The veteran signed a three-year extension in September after averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 31.2 minutes per contest in 72 regular-season games in 2025-26.
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Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| D. Murray PG Dejounte Murray PG | Toe |