NBA Player News

Alvarado (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Philadelphia.

Alvarado will miss a fourth straight game with a left ankle sprain, and it's not a positive sign that he's being ruled out a day before tipoff. He can be considered week-to-week until the Knicks offer an update on his status. Tyler Kolek will likely continue seeing increased burn in Alvarado's absence.

Jones will start Thursday's game against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

With Dejounte Murray (personal) unavailable, Jones will get the starting nod for the first time this season. He has yet to play 20-plus minutes in a game and is averaging 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 17.5 minutes per contest across four regular-season outings.

Murray (personal) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Murray is celebrating the birth of his son Thursday, making him a late scratch for Thursday's action. Herbert Jones will start in Murray's stead, per Eichenhofer, and Saddiq Bey could see an uptick in playing time as well.

Poole (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Poole will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set after spraining his left ankle in Wednesday's loss to Denver. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Atlanta. In the meantime, Bennedict Mathurin and Herbert Jones are candidates for increased burn. With Dejounte Murray (personal) also out, AJ Johnson could enter the rotation.

Hachimura (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Hachimura is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game due to left quad soreness. If the 28-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Kobe Sanders, Gradey Dick and Baba Miller would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

Ejiofor is available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.

Ejiofor is back with the parent club to provide emergency depth at center Thursday. The St. John's product is unlikely to play a meaningful role, though.

Biberovic (heel) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Rockets.

Biberovic has yet to make his NBA debut and is unlikely to do so Friday due to right heel bursitis. However, his potential absence wouldn't affect the rotation.

Aldama (knee) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against Houston.

Aldama appears to be making progress in his recovery from right knee surgery, though he's not expected to make his season debut Friday. His eventual return will leave fewer minutes available for guys like Caleb Martin and Moussa Cisse.

De Larrea (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

De Larrea remains sidelined with a knee sprain, which he suffered during Monday's win in Miami. His next chance to play comes Monday against the Kings.

Marshall is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets with an illness.

Marshall has a chance to return from a two-game absence Friday. Fewer minutes would be open for Zaccharie Risacher off the bench if Marshall is able to return.