Alvarado notched 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado fell one assist short of his first double-double of the season, turning in a strong two-way performance. He continues to play a sizeable role for the banged-up Pelicans, starting the past three games. Although his minutes are somewhat inconsistent, it appears as though he is going to feature prominently down the stretch.

Alvarado accumulated nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt) in 23 minutes during Monday's 137-101 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado has been thrust into a new role with the Pelicans due to Dejounte Murray's (Achilles) season-ending injury and with CJ McCollum out for personal reasons. As the starter for New Orleans, the 26-year-old point guard has not played well, especially when it comes to his outside shooting, going a combined 2-for-10 from beyond the arc in consecutive losses to the Kings and Thunder.

Alvarado will start Saturday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a one-game absence, Alvarado has been cleared to suit up and will make his first start since Nov. 11, as Herbert Jones (shoulder) is out for a few months and Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is out for the season.

Alvarado (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado was unable to play in Wednesday's 144-119 loss to the Nuggets due to an illness, but it appears he recovered enough to be able to play Saturday. Alvarado has averaged 13.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.7 rebounds over 23.7 minutes per game over his last three outings.

Alvarado (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado won't be able to play Wednesday in Denver. The defensive-minded guard is battling an illness on the road. Jordan Hawkins, Javonte Green and Antonio Reeves might have to pick up the slack in the backcourt for New Orleans.

Alvarado (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Denver, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado was a late addition to the injury report and that's a bad sign for the Pelicans as they are already shorthanded. If Alvarado is unable to go, there could be more minutes available for guys like Jordan Hawkins, Javonte Green and Antonio Reeves.

Alvarado chipped in 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 118-116 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado started the game on the bench but ended up playing a heavy dose of minutes following the season-ending Achilles injury sustained by Dejounte Murray. Given how depleted the Pelicans are in the backcourt, expect Alvarado to possibly move into a starting role or, at the very least, to see a sizable uptick in his minutes. Alvarado has scored in double digits in just 11 of his appearances this season.

Alvarado (undisclosed) returned in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Hornets, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvardo went to the locker room in the second quarter due to an undisclosed injury. The issue doesn't appear to be severe, as Alvarado checked in for CJ McCollum at the 7:32 mark in the third quarter.

Alvarado went to the locker room in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Hornets, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alvarado checked out at the 4:29 mark in the second quarter of Saturday's game and went to the locker room shortly thereafter. It's unclear why he exited the game, but Javonte Green could see additional run time off the bench for as long as Alvarado is out of the game.

Alvarado contributed nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt) across 12 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Since returning to the lineup on Jan. 3, Alvarado's fantasy appeal has been limited to deeper formats. Over his last six games, he averaged 8.7 points, 3.2 assists, 1.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 17.8 minutes per contest.