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: Shifting to bench with Ingram back
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Graham will move to the bench for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Pelicans broadcaster Erin Summers reports.
After starting his last seven appearances, Graham will head back to the bench as the Pels welcome back Brandon Ingram from a hamstring injury. Coach Willie Green will revert to starting CJ McCollum at point guard alongside Ingram, Herbert Jones, Jaxson Hayes and Jonas Valanciunas. Graham is coming off of an especially poor showing in Saturday night's loss to the Spurs, which he finished with just six points (2-10 FG) and two assists in 28 minutes. Prior to that, however, he posted 30 points and five threes in a win over Chicago.
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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.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Questionable for Sunday
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Graham is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to right hip soreness.
Graham was able to play through the injury in Friday's win over the Spurs, but it's unclear if he'll be available against Atlanta. He contributed nine points, two assists, one rebound and two steals in 21 minutes of action Friday, so he could see a similar workload if he's able to go Sunday.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Available vs. Spurs
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Graham (hip) is available Friday against the Spurs.
Graham dealt with a sore right hip ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll be able to play through the injury against San Antonio. He's started each of the last three matchups and has averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists in 30.0 minutes per game during that time.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Questionable Friday
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Graham is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to right hip soreness, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Graham has taken on a moderately increased role in the absence of Brandon Ingram (hamstring), joining the starting five alongside CJ McCollum. If he sits out, more minutes could be in store for Jose Alvarado (finger), but he's also questionable.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Solid production in start
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Graham logged 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and three steals over 34 minutes during Friday's 142-120 loss to the Hornets.
With CJ McCollum (COVID-19 protocols) and Brandon Ingram (hamstring) both out, Graham drew his first start since Feb. 15. The fourth-year guard recorded his most points since Jan. 31, his most assists since Feb. 8 and his most rebounds since Feb. 17. He also registered at least three conversions from beyond the arc for a second consecutive game and for the seventh time during the campaign. As long as the aforementioned duo remains sidelined, Graham should have plenty of opportunities to replicate Friday's performance.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Poor production despite opportunity
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Graham logged six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's 124-90 victory over the Jazz.
Graham was unable to cash in during what could have been a nice opportunity Friday. With the game well and truly under wraps, the second and third units were able to get onto the court down the stretch. However, Graham barely touched the sides when it comes to fantasy production, and moving forward, he should be viewed as just a deeper league asset.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Will remain in bench role
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Graham will remain in a bench role coming out of the All-Star break, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports.
Coach Willie Green moved Graham to the bench for the final game before the break, opting to roll with a starting five of Jonas Valanciunas, Jaxson Hayes, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum. Green confirmed Thursday that he plans to continue using Graham as a reserve for the time being in an effort to replace some of the scoring the Pelicans lost by dealing away Nickeil Alexander-Walker as part of the McCollum trade. Graham entered the break in the midst of a major slump, as he averaged just 6.9 points on 29.3 percent shooting (26.8% 3Pt) over his last nine contests.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Headed for bench role
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Graham is coming off the bench Thursday against Dallas, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Graham has scored just seven total points over his last three contests, so the team will decide to roll with a bigger starting five Thursday evening. Jaxson Hayes joins the first unit in Graham's place.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Goes scoreless in 21 minutes
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Graham recorded zero points (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and five assists in 20 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to the Spurs.
It was another ugly performance for Graham, who's now scored fewer than 10 points in five of his last six appearances. During that stretch, he's shooting a ghastly 27.6 percent from the field with the majority of his attempts coming from three-point range. Graham was so ineffective Saturday that coach Willie Green benched him for much of the second half, opting to instead ride with new addition CJ McCollum as well as Jose Alvarado. The Pelicans are one of only a handful of teams to play three more times before the break, so Graham will look to bounce back Monday against Toronto before facing Memphis (Tuesday) and Dallas (Thursday).
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Conspicuously quiet in victory
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Graham recorded six points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 113-105 win over the Nuggets.
Graham was by far the least impressive member of the starting five Friday despite logging 32 minutes. It certainly hasn't been a season to remember for Graham, who was viewed as a solid 12-team draftee back in October. Outside of his consistent production in the assists column (4.5 per game entering Friday), Graham's presence on a fantasy roster is neither here nor there.
Graham (ankle) is starting Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Graham was probable ahead of Saturday's matchup, but the team wanted to see how he fared during pregame warmups before determining his availability. He'll ultimately be able to play through his left ankle sprain during the second half of the back-to-back set.
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Pelicans' Devonte' Graham: Probable Saturday
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Graham (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against Boston.
Graham is dealing with a left ankle sprain after exiting Friday's game against the Nuggets in the fourth quarter, but he appears likely to play in the second half of the back-to-back set. He's averaged 14.3 points and 4.2 assists in 31.8 minutes per game since the start of January.
Graham exited Friday's game against the Nuggets in the fourth quarter with a knee injury, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Graham was unable to return to the court after heading to the locker room in the fourth quarter, and he'll be evaluated Saturday before the Pelicans determine his status for the team's matchup against Boston. He recorded 15 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes prior to his departure. If he's unavailable Saturday, Jose Alvarado and Nickeil Alexander-Walker should see increased run.
