Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Maintains solid production
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Marshall finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 19 minutes during Monday's 124-90 win over the Trail Blazers.
Coming into the contest, Marshall had averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 19.0 minutes per game, and he fell right around those averages Monday. The veteran forward has a consistent role, but his lack of prolific outings limits his overall value in fantasy.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Scores 13 points in 19 minutes
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Marshall amassed 13 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes during Friday's 114-112 loss to the Rockets.
Marshall was moderately productive off the bench Friday, scoring in double digits for just the second time in the past six games. With the return of Brandon Ingram, Marshall has moved back to the second unit, limiting his opportunities. Given what we have seen from Marshall when he is playing a limited role, managers can safely affix their gaze elsewhere for now.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Rejoins second unit
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Marshall will return to the bench Tuesday against the Lakers.
Brandon Ingram (ankle) is returning from a two-game absence, but Marshall should still have a sizable role with the second unit. However, his fantasy value takes a big hit with Ingram back in the lineup.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Solid showing as starter
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Marshall supplied 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes during Saturday's 110-96 loss to the Thunder.
Marshall started Saturday with Brandon Ingram (foot) sidelined and responded well, ending two rebounds shy of a double-double and showing an efficient touch from the field. If Marshall starts Sunday against the Trail Blazers, he could make for a decent streaming option, though he's not a standout in any one category. In 20 starts in total this season, Marshall is averaging 15.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Enters starting lineup
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Marshall will move into the starting lineup Saturday against the Thunder, Christian Clark of NOLA News reports.
Brandon Ingram (foot) is sitting out Saturday, although coach Willie Green said he could be back Sunday against Portland. Marshall could see a big usage rate bump Saturday and is coming off a strong showing with nine points, six rebounds, six assists and one triple in 25 minutes versus Dallas on Wednesday.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Scores 14 points off bench
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Marshall amassed 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 29 minutes during Friday's 108-99 loss to Golden State.
Marshall scored in double figures for the first time since a Feb. 5 start. With Jonas Valanciunas (calf), Larry Nance (ankle) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) all out, Marshall continues to play a significant role in the Pelicans' frontcourt and consistently produces modest numbers, but recently, his fantasy-relevant nights have been too rare to trust him regularly. Over his past 16 appearances, Marshall is averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.6 minutes.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Quiet in 24 minutes
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Marshall recorded five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 24 minutes during Friday's 118-107 loss to the Cavaliers.
Marshall has been getting extended minutes with the Pelicans since Jan. 25, but the arrival of Josh Richardson certainly will threaten that workload. Marshall was sitting well outside the top 150 in nine-category leagues in his previous seven games, so many of his fantasy managers in deeper leagues will probably start looking elsewhere.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Moves back to bench
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Marshall isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Atlanta.
Marshall will be replaced by Brandon Ingram in the starting lineup Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward is averaging 6.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 19.9 minutes across 31 games coming off the bench this season.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Balanced performance as starter
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Marshall posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Sunday's 136-104 victory over Sacramento.
Drawing the start in place of Brandon Ingram (toe), Marshall was one of six Pelicans players to finish with double-digit scoring, and he also tied for the team lead in assists. Ingram's absence was believed to be the result of maintenance for the second leg of the back-to-back set rather than a legitimate injury, so assuming Ingram is back in action for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Marshall will likely retreat to the bench and see a stark downturn in the 29.9 percent usage rate he sported Sunday.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Moves back to bench
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Marshall isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Marshall will be replaced by Brandon Ingram in the starting lineup Tuesday. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 29.4 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Returns to starting lineup
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Marshall is starting Sunday's game against Milwaukee.
Marshall came off the bench in his last two appearances, but he'll draw the start Sunday with Brandon Ingram (toe) and Dyson Daniels (ankle) sidelined. Marshall has started 17 times this year, averaging 15.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34.0 minutes per game over those appearances.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Gets good minutes in return
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Marshall (toe) played 27 minutes and finished with five points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in Wednesday's 111-102 loss to the Timberwolves.
Marshall was back in action after a three-game absence, but because his return coincided with Brandon Ingram's (toe) comeback from a two-month hiatus, the former player was unable to reclaim a spot in the starting five. Marshall still saw a healthy workload off the bench, cutting into the playing time of Herbert Jones (26 minutes) and Trey Murphy (20 minutes) in the process. Marshall may be able to maintain a near-25-minute role for the foreseeable future while Zion Williamson (hamstring) faces an uncertain timeline for a return, but look for Marshall's usage to take a hit now that Ingram is back on the fold. Before missing the past three games, Marshall reached double figures in scoring in each of his prior 10 appearances and put up 13.1 field-goal attempts per contest.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Will play Wednesday
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Marshall (toe) is playing but won't start Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans of ESPN reports.
The return of Marshall will provide some much-needed depth for New Orleans, and he is set to return to the hardwood following a three-game absence. He won't be in the starting lineup, however, with the Pelicans starting CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Probable Wednesday
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Marshall (toe) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Marshall has missed the last three games due to his toe injury, but he'll likely return to the court for the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. The Pelicans will likely get another boost against Minnesota, as Brandon Ingram (toe) is probable and expected to play.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Ruled out Tuesday
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Marshall (toe) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
This will be Marshall's third straight absence, depleting the team's wing depth considerably since Brandon Ingram (toe) is out as well. Dyson Daniels seems likely to draw another start, and Larry Nance should be in line for more minutes with both Marshall and Ingram out. Marshall's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Timberwolves in the second half of a back-to-back billing.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Questionable Tuesday
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Marshall (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Marshall has missed two straight games with toe soreness and managed to participate in about half of Monday's practice. The questionable tag is also an encouraging sign considering he had been listed as doubtful for the Pelicans' last tilt due to the issue. With Brandon Ingram (toe) unlikely to play, Marshall would be in line for another start if he's active.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Logs limited practice
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Marshall (toe) participated in half of Monday's practice ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Marshall has missed a pair of contests with soreness in his right toe but was able to take part in portions of Monday's practice. His participation bodes well for a return Tuesday, but fantasy managers will have to wait for the Pelicans' official injury report to get a better read on Marshall's status.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Won't play Sunday
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Marshall (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Heat.
Marshall was initially considered doubtful, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for a second straight contest due to right toe soreness. Larry Nance played 27 minutes during Marshall's first absence and figures to see a similar role Sunday, as Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe) also remain out.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Game-time call Sunday
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Marshall (toe) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Heat, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Marshall was considered doubtful to start the weekend, so the fact that he's now a game-time call might mean he's trending in the right direction. He already missed Friday's game with the same toe soreness, however. If Marshall ends up sidelined Sunday, then Larry Nance would likely maintain an expanded role after playing 27 minutes Friday.
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Pelicans' Naji Marshall: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Marshall (toe) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Heat.
Marshall is on track to miss a second straight contest with right toe soreness. If he ends up sidelined Sunday, Larry Nance would likely maintain an expanded role after playing 27 minutes Friday.
