Hernangomez provided 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 victory over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Hernangomez put up 19 points and 11 boards in 22 minutes Monday, and he followed that performance with another strong showing off the bench. The 27-year-old appeared in only three games prior to Monday's outburst of production, but he may be carving out a minor role in the rotation based on his recent play.

Hernangomez recorded six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds and one assist over six minutes during Saturday's111-94 loss to Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

The fact Hernangomez played just six minutes in a game like this does not bode well for his productivity moving forward. He has demonstrated an ability to be a real double-double threat when afforded adequate playing time. Unfortunately, that does not seem like a realistic situation right now and so Hernangomez can be left on waivers everywhere.

Hernangomez finished with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds and one assist in three minutes during Friday's 126-85 loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Hernengomez saw playing time for just the second time this season, emphasizing how the Pelicans view him right now. It would seem that he will be riding the pine for significant periods this season, so managers can move on.

Hernangomez will come off the bench for Wednesday's matchup with Orlando, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Jonas Valanciunas returning to the lineup after missing the first preseason game with a thumb strain, Hernangomez will shift back to the bench. He averaged 7.8 points and 7.1 rebounds in 18 minutes per game last season, mostly as a reserve.

Hernangomez agreed Friday to a three-year contract to remain with the Pelicans, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernangomez played a depth role at center last season for the Pelicans, though he started 12 games as well. The center appeared in 47 contests and averaged 7.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.0 minutes and has been no stranger to putting up great per-minute numbers. He should occupy a similar role in 2021-22. Jonas Valanciunas is the Pelicans' new starting center, and he'll presumably be backed up by Jaxson Hayes most of the time. However, there will be opportunities for Hernangomez to secure the true backup center role if Hayes' development remains stalled.

Hernangomez tallied 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocked shots across 30 minutes Sunday in a loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

New Orleans limped to the end of the regular season with injuries to many of its stars, allowing Hernangomez a larger role to put his skills on display. The big man started 10 of the Pelicans' final 11 games, registering five double-doubles and averaging 11.8 points, 9.9 boards and 1.0 steals over that span.

Hernangomez recorded 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and a steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's loss against the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Hernangomez has started in each of his last seven appearances and has looked serviceable on both ends of the court, posting four double-doubles and scoring in double digits in all but one of those games. He's averaging 11.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in that seven-game span.

Hernangomez totaled 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in a 115-110 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hernangomez was able to score 15-plus points for just the third time this season despite being somewhat inefficient from the field. The center had converted at least 50.0 percent of his shot attempts in seven consecutive games before Monday's contest. Hernangomez has averaged 11.1 points and 9.6 rebounds across his last eight games.

Hernangomez had nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in Sunday's win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Making another start in place of Steven Adams (toe), Hernangomez turned in a strong all-around fantasy line in just 22 minutes of action. He's split time with Jaxson Hayes (26 minutes Sunday) over the last few games, and that will likely continue Monday as the Pels play at Memphis on the second half of the back-to-back.

Hernangomez registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes in Friday's 109-107 loss to the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Hernangomez tied his career high with the five assists and has managed to score in double figures in four consecutive games -- all starts. Over that span, Hernangomez is averaging 11.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game with two double-doubles. As long as Steven Adams is dealing with a toe injury, Hernangomez will continue to see playing time.