Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Provides 19 minutes of nothing
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Graham provided one point (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 99-98 loss to the Nuggets.
Graham played meaningful minutes off the bench in the loss but failed to make any real noise. While he can get hot at times, Graham typically offers very little on either end of the floor. The Pelicans may be much better off playing some of their younger guys as opposed to Graham, who is generally a liability. Fantasy managers do not need to consider Graham, even in deeper formats.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Decent performance in win
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Graham contributed 11 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, six assists, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 132-112 victory over the Wizards.
Graham had arguably one of his better games of the season. He played only 18 minutes but made the most of his limited time by dishing out a team-high six assists. The 27-year-old has now recorded at least one steal in each of his past three outings, though it's unclear if the backup guard can maintain that type of defensive production.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Woeful season continues in loss
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Graham contributed three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes during Saturday's 116-101 loss to Memphis.
Graham continues to be one of the least impactful players in the league, scoring just three points in 17 minutes. Despite playing at least 16 minutes in five straight games, he has managed to score more than 10 points just once. He is currently the 300th-ranked player in 12-team leagues, compiling averages of just 5.3 points and 1.3 triples per game.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Held scoreless in limited action
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Graham registered zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across seven minutes during Monday's 128-119 loss to the Bucks.
Graham was held scoreless for the first time since Nov. 10. The backup guard has fallen behind Jose Alvarado and Dyson Daniels in the rotation, and Brandon Ingram's (toe) impending return figures to cut into Graham's already limited playing time even more. Barring a trade or numerous injuries, Graham is headed toward his first campaign under 10.0 points per game since his rookie season in Charlotte.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Active Wednesday
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Graham (toe) is active Wednesday against Detroit.
Despite nursing a right toe sprain, Graham will be available off the bench for the Hornets once again. The guard has averaged 5.8 points and 2.2 assists in 23 previous appearances.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Questionable to play Wednesday
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Graham is considered a question mark to play Wednesday versus the Pistons due to a right big toe sprain, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Graham remains a consistent contributor in the backcourt for New Orleans and has recently seen an uptick in playing time with Brandon Ingram (toe) sidelined. His status for Wednesday should be clarified ahead of Wednesday's opening tip, but another absence from Graham could leave the Pelicans further shorthanded.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Poor shooting in victory
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Graham closed Wednesday's 126-108 win over Toronto with two points (0-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 20 minutes.
Graham wasn't able to connect on any of his field-goal attempts Wednesday. However, his poor shooting didn't cost the team, as the Pelicans won by 18 points.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Drops six triples Wednesday
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Graham accumulated 21 points (7-13 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 129-110 win over the Spurs.
Graham caught fire off the bench, hitting six triples for the second consecutive game. Before managers get too excited, these performances need to be into perspective. Both games have been blowout victories, allowing Graham to thrive during garbage time. Prior to this spurt, he had played fewer than 10 minutes in five straight games, so production like this is likely unsustainable.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Strong game off bench
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Graham ended Monday's 128-83 win over the Warriors with 19 points (6-11 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 22 minutes.
Graham hadn't played more than nine minutes in any of his previous five appearances, but he experienced an uptick in his playing time here and fully delivered. He posted season-high marks in both points and rebounds, and while his role off the bench is not going to suffer alterations anytime soon, he might be in line for more minutes off the bench in the upcoming contests.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Plays just eight minutes in loss
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Graham supplied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across eight minutes during Thursday's 106-95 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The eight minutes were a season low for Graham, who has struggled to establish a consistent role in the Pelicans' rotation since late October. Over the last five games, Graham is averaging just 2.8 points and 2.4 assists in 12.8 minutes per contest, and he's failed to score in three of the five appearances. Barring an injury to CJ McCollum or Jose Alvarado, Graham probably won't see enough run to warrant fantasy consideration going forward.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Pops for 14 points in victory
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Graham logged 14 points (4-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound and three assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 113-111 victory over the Mavericks.
Graham saw additional run in the win with the Pelicans down on troops. While the scoring was nice, he added very little in terms of peripheral numbers, while shooting inefficiently from both the field and charity stripe. If the injury woes continue for the Pelicans, Graham could have some very limited streaming appeal for anyone needing a cheap boost in points and triples.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Gets start sans McCollum
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Graham will start Friday's preseason game against the Pistons.
With CJ McCollum (ankle) out, Graham will get the start at point guard. Graham finished Tuesday's exhibition contest against the Bulls with 21 points in 21 minutes.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Leads Pelicans off bench
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Graham notched 21 points (5-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five assists, two rebounds and a steal across 21 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 129-125 win over the Bulls.
Graham is clearly not the scoring machine he was during his breakout season with the Hornets and seems ticketed for a bench role this season, but he can still light up the scoreboard occasionally. While he's not likely to hover around the 20-point mark regularly, especially if he comes off the bench, he should post decent scoring figures, though the efficiency and shooting percentages might not be there on a game-to-game basis.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Provides 12 off bench
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Graham contributed 12 points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist in the 114-111 loss to Phoenix on Friday.
Graham reached double figures for just the second time in his last 11 games. The fourth-year guard's performances in Games 1 and 2 were largely uneventful as he recorded a combined two points, three assists and one rebound in limited action. He'll look to make the most of his minutes in Game 4.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Not listed on injury report
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Graham (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's play-in matchup against the Spurs.
Graham sat out the regular-season finale due to a knee injury, but the absence was considered precautionary, so it's not surprising to see him available for the win-or-go-home matchup. Since the addition of CJ McCollum, Graham has been relegated to a reserve role and has averaged 9.1 points and 3.3 assists in 22.7 minutes across his last 22 appearances.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Will rest Sunday
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Graham (knee) will not play Sunday against Golden State.
The Pelicans will give Graham the night off as they prepare to head into Wednesday's play-in game against the Spurs as healthy as possible. Graham had started the last two contests with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) out, but when the Pels are at full strength Graham typically serves as the first guard off the bench.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Season-high 30 in win over Bulls
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Graham contributed 30 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 126-109 win over Chicago.
The fourth-year guard managed only 11 points in his prior two games, but Graham bounced back in fantastic fashion Thursday as he set a new season high with 30 points. In fact, it's the first time he's even reached 20 since late January. Since moving back into the starting five March 11, Graham is averaging 13.3 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 threes, 2.5 boards and 1.5 steals over six games.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Clear to play Monday
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Graham (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Graham sat out the front half of the back-to-back set Sunday against the Hawks with right hip soreness, but he'll be back on the court for Monday's contest. The 27-year-old has started in his past four appearances with Brandon Ingram (hamstring) still out, and he averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.8 minutes during that stretch.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Questionable vs. Hornets
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Graham (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte.
Graham was sidelined for Sunday's win over the Hawks due to right hip soreness, and it remains unclear if he'll be available for the second game of the Pelicans' back-to-back set Monday. If Graham sits again, Tony Snell, Jose Alvarado and Tyrone Wallace could see extra minutes in New Orleans' backcourt.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Not playing Sunday
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Graham (hip) is unavailable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Graham will miss his first game since Jan. 25 due to right hip soreness, but he may be able to play in the second half of the back-to-back set Monday at Charlotte. Tony Snell, Jose Alvarado and Tyrone Wallace could see increased run for the Pelicans in his absence.
