Alvarado is out for Friday's game against the Wizards due to left oblique soreness.

The guard's next chance to end a two-game absence with the issue comes Sunday in Orlando. After playing 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-100 loss to the Hawks, Bryce McGowens stands out as the direct fantasy beneficiary of Alvarado's absence from the New Orleans backcourt.

Jones (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Jones appears likely to miss his second straight game Friday. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy (ankle, back) is questionable for the Pelicans. With this news, the Pelicans may need players like Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy to step up once again.

Murphy (back, ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

In addition to back spasms, Murphy is also dealing with a minor right ankle sprain. Murphy was unable to play Wednesday against the Hawks, so the Pelicans leaned heavily on Jordan Poole, Bryce McGowens and Micah Peavy.

Bailey is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a left hip flexor strain.

Bailey returned from a five-game absence in Wednesday's defeat in Oklahoma City, and he's in danger of sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back. If the rookie first-rounder can't suit up, Svi Mykhailiuk and Brice Sensabaugh would see an increase in streaming value Thursday.

Love (rest) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

After sitting out Utah's last two games for rest purposes, the veteran center is set to be available against Dallas. Love has averaged 9.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 20.3 minutes per contest in his last 10 games, and his presence could take on greater importance if Jusuf Nurkic (toe) can't play.

Nurkic (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas.

Thursday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and if recent back-to-backs have been any indication, Nurkic could be due for a maintenance day. During Wednesday's loss to the Thunder, Nurkic had 15 points (6-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes. Kyle Filipowski could see increased minutes Thursday if Nurkic is held out.

Wagner (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Orlando anticipated Wagner being able to return from a high-ankle sprain at some time this week, and the star forward is now setting his sights toward Sunday's tilt against the Pelicans as his next possible return date. Tristan da Silva should continue to start for the Magic on Friday.

Richardson is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers with left ankle soreness.

This is a new injury for Richardson, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. He's played well over his last three appearances, posting averages of 13.0 points, 2.3 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers.

Wagner (knee) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.

The Magic had hoped Wagner would be able to make his season debut at some point this week, and his next chance to do so now arrives Sunday against the Pelicans. With the big man still recovering from ACL surgery, Goga Bitadze's minutes should remain solidified in the Orlando frontcourt.

Suggs (knee) will not play Friday against the 76ers.

Suggs, who is nursing a MCL contusion, will be sidelined for a fourth straight game. The Magic continue to rule him out a day in advance of games, so he can be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.