Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Set to play for Puerto Rico
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Alvarado is included on Puerto Rico's roster for the Paris Olympics.
Alvarado is slated to remain in New Orleans for a fourth consecutive year during the 2024-25 NBA season, but he'll first play for the Puerto Rican national team in the Olympics. Over 56 regular-season appearances with the Pelicans last year, he averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.
The Pelicans exercised Alvarado's $1.99 million team option for 2024-25 on Friday, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
An undrafted point guard out of Georgia Tech in 2021, Alvarado has solidified himself as the Pelicans' top backup point guard over the last three seasons and will likely maintain that role heading into 2024-25. During this past season, Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 18.4 minutes per game across 56 appearances.
Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Plays significant role in loss
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Alvarado logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 Play-In Game loss to the Lakers.
Alvarado closed the game Tuesday, providing the Pelicans with plenty of energy off the bench. He served as the primary ball handler down the stretch, making several key plays, particularly on the offensive end. He did appear to suffer two separate ankle injuries during the second half, something that the medical staff will be monitoring ahead of Friday's must-win matchup against either the Warriors or the Kings.
Alvarado (oblique) tallied 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes Sunday in the Pelicans' 113-105 win over the Suns.
Given that he had missed the Pelicans' previous five games with a right oblique strain, Alvarado was expected to face some restrictions Sunday, but he ended up exceeding his season average of 17.8 minutes per contest. Alvarado may continue to have a path to a 20-plus-minute role until the Pelicans get Brandon Ingram (knee) back from injury, likely at some point during the upcoming week.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Good to go Sunday
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Alvarado (oblique) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Alvarado will return from a five-game absence due to a right oblique strain, so he could operate under a limited workload Sunday. The 25-year-old has averaged 6.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.1 steals in 17.8 minutes per contest this season.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Questionable against Suns
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Alvarado (oblique) is questionable to face the Suns on Sunday.
Alvarado has missed the past five games for New Orleans, but he's now considered day-to-day. During the month of March, Alvarado averaged 6.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Another absence coming
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Alvarado (oblique) is out for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
Alvarado's absence streak will extend to five games Friday due to a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Sitting out Wednesday
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Alvarado (oblique) won't play Wednesday versus Orlando.
Alvarado will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a right oblique strain. His continued absence should clear the way for Dyson Daniels to serve as the Pelicans' clear lead guard off the bench.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Still sidelined
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Alvarado (oblique) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Alvarado will miss a third consecutive game due to an oblique strain. Jordan Hawkins will likely see an increase in playing time with Alvarado out of the lineup.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Won't play Saturday
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Alvarado (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Alvarado didn't practice Friday and will miss a second straight game due to a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Phoenix, but barring a return to practice over the weekend, Alvarado likely won't be available for that contest.
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Pelicans' Jose Alvarado: Won't play Thursday
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Alvarado (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Alvarado left Tuesday's loss to the Thunder in the fourth quarter due to right hip soreness but is now listed with a right oblique strain. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Boston, but depending on how severe the strain is, Alvarado may be looking at a multi-game absence. In Alvarado's stead, Jordan Hawkins could carve out meaningful minutes again, especially with Brandon Ingram (knee) sidelined for a few weeks.
