In the official injury report the team released on Thursday, the Pelicans listed Herb Jones as out with a right ankle sprain. This will be the sixth straight missed game for the veteran small forward.

New York has generally played at a relatively deliberate pace of play this season, relying on elite offensive efficiency to get to its impressive average of 120.5 ppg on the season. The Knicks also play well enough defensively, holding opponents to 46.1% shooting from the field.

The Portland Trail Blazers begin their 2026 schedule on Friday when they continue a three-game road trip against the slumping New Orleans Pelicans.

Despite today’s injury update, there’s no change to the Portland Trail Blazers’ injury report for tomorrow’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Earlier today, the Blazers gave long-anticipated injury updates for Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant.

Jordan Poole missed the chance of tying Monday's game after he missed a game-tying three-pointer against the Knicks.

New Orleans Pelicans’ guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended after an altercation in Saturday’s 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games, and Suns center Mark Williams suspended for one game following a fight on Saturday night.

Isaac Okoro scored a season-high 24 points, Tre Jones added 20 points and 12 assists and the depleted Chicago Bulls topped the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118.

Look for Cooper Flagg to stay hot in New Orleans tonight. Free Mavericks vs. Pelicans predictions for Monday, December 22, 2025.

The Chicago Bulls may be without multiple key players in Wednesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Devin Booker scored 20 points, including two clutch jumpers down the stretch, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 for a two-game sweep of their back-to-back set.