Alvarado (knee) participated in Thursday's practice, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado (knee) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's 127-92 exhibition game win over the Melbourne Phoenix and didn't return, but Guillory notes that the guard is now fine. This likely means Alvarado should be back in the rotation for Tuesday's exhibition against the Rockets.

Alvarado (knee) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Saturday's 127-92 exhibition game win over the Melbourne Phoenix and didn't return.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado stayed down for an extended period as the medical staff evaluated his right knee but was able to limp to the locker room under his own power. The 27-year-old point guard finished with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists and one rebound across 12 minutes. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's next preseason game on Tuesday, Oct. 14, against the Rockets.

Alvarado exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right knee injury in the third quarter of Saturday's exhibition game against the Melbourne Phoenix, per the broadcast.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado stayed down for an extended period as the medical staff evaluated his right knee. The 27-year-old point guard limped to the locker room under his own power, and in the likely event he doesn't return to the exhibition game, he'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists and one rebound across 12 minutes.

Alvarado ended Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder with 14 points (5-16 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

After both Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and Trey Murphy (shoulder) went down, Alvarado handled an expanded role for the Pelicans down the stretch of the year. Alvarado averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes through his last nine games of the regular season, but he logged 3.6 turnovers per contest and shot just 36.5 percent from the field during this stretch. Alvarado figures to begin the 2025-26 campaign in a reserve capacity, assuming the Pelicans are healthier.

Alvarado (calf) is available for Friday's game versus the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing New Orleans' previous contest due to right calf soreness. Alvarado should reclaim his starting spot from Elfrid Payton against Miami.

Alvarado (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to right calf soreness. If Alvarado is ultimately downgraded to out, Elfrid Payton should draw another start.

Alvarado (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

After a 16-point performance in Tuesday's loss to the Nets, Alvarado won't be available Thursday in Milwaukee. The Pelicans will likely turn to Elfrid Payton to shoulder the load at the point guard position, with Antonio Reeves also helping out in the backcourt.

Alvarado is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to right calf soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado has been navigating through right calf soreness. While his status for the Pelicans' final three games of the season is uncertain, the fact that he's listed as questionable suggests he has a shot at playing. The veteran floor general has averaged 15.2 points, 5.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game over his past six appearances.

Alvarado (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Following a one-game absence in Sunday's loss to the Bucks, Alvarado will play through right calf soreness Tuesday and shouldn't have any restrictions. Over his last six contests, Alvarado has logged 14.2 points, 6.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per game but is shooting a poor 37.6 percent from the field while averaging 3.5 turnovers during this span.

Alvarado (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado missed the loss to the Bucks on Sunday due to right calf soreness, and the same injury has him questionable to play Tuesday. If he can't go, then expect Elfrid Payton to operate as the point guard in Tuesday's matchup. Prior to the injury, Alvarado had started in eight games in a row with averages of 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game.