The New Orleans Pelicans are facing more setbacks as guard Jose Alvarado will miss six weeks due to a hamstring strain. This injury comes after a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, their fifth straight, leaving the team with a 3-8 record. Alvarado joins Zion Williamson, who is out with a hamstring injury for another 4-6 weeks, and Dejounte Murray, who is recovering from hand surgery and will be out for another two weeks. The Pelicans are currently missing six key players, as confirmed by ESPN.
According to FOX 8 Live, the New Orleans Pelicans are also dealing with injuries to C.J. McCollum (adductor strain), Jordan Hawkins (lower back strain), and Herb Jones (shoulder strain). These injuries leave the team without a true point guard and reduce their depth.
Before his injury, Jose Alvarado was averaging 10.7 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game. He had recent back-to-back games with over 20 points and five assists. Alvarado also signed a two-year, $9 million contract extension before the season, as detailed by ESPN.
The New Orleans Pelicans face a tough stretch of games ahead, including matchups against the OKC Thunder, Nuggets, and Lakers. The team is dealing with multiple injuries and is working to find consistency, as reported by FOX 8 Live.
