Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Mon 4/14/25 5:51 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Fri 4/11/25 6:19 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Fri 4/11/25 2:56 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Thu 4/10/25 1:32 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Wed 4/9/25 2:48 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Tue 4/8/25 3:41 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Mon 4/7/25 5:53 PM

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.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Sun 4/6/25 6:51 PM

Alvarado (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Alvarado is dealing with right calf soreness, which will keep him sidelined for Sunday's game against Milwaukee. Elfrid Payton will likely be tasked with picking up the slack in the backcourt in his stead.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Sat 4/5/25 6:55 PM

Alvarado is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right calf soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Alvarado has been operating as the Pelicans' starting point guard in recent games, and losing him would leave the team's backcourt even thinner. If Alvarado doesn't suit up Sunday, Elfrid Payton will be in line to see more minutes in the backcourt.

Jose Alvarado
PG NOP
Sat 4/5/25 10:08 AM

Alvarado accumulated 27 points (10-21 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes during Friday's 124-108 loss to the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
The Pelicans are doing their best to tank, but Alvarado seems to have missed the memo. He's played exceptionally well during the West Coast swing, and they have somehow managed to win some games with Alvarado at the helm. The team will kick the tires and try out some developmental players during the final week, but Alavrado will likely remain in the starting lineup.