Pelicans' C.J. McCollum (thumb) will not play Sunday
The New Orleans Pelicans have ruled out C.J. McCollum (thumb) for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
McCollum has started in all 45 of his active games in his first full season with the Pelicans, but will rest tonight as the team plays their second game in two days. Jose Alvarado could start in his place as the team takes on the Bucks.
McCollum is averaging 21.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for 37.5 fantasy points per game so far this season. With Ingram sidelined, our models project Alvarado for 25.1 fantasy points off of 11.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. He has a $4,500 salary on FanDuel.
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- Christian Braun operating in second unit role for Denver on Wednesday night March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) starting on Wednesday, Christian Braun to second unit March 27th, 2024
- Bradley Beal (finger) will play in Phoenix's Wednesday matchup March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Michael Porter Jr. (illness) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Jose Alvarado (hip) uncertain Thursday for Pelicans March 27th, 2024
- Pelicans starting Trey Murphy for injured Brandon Ingram (knee) on Friday March 22nd, 2024
- Brandon Ingram (knee) out least 2 weeks for Pelicans March 22nd, 2024
- Pelicans' Brandon Ingram (knee) will not return Thursday March 21st, 2024
- Trey Murphy playing in second unit role for New Orleans on Tuesday March 19th, 2024
- Pelicans starting Herb Jones (back/hip) on Tuesday, Trey Murphy to second unit March 19th, 2024