James was again able to get through full-contact, 5-on-5 work at Thursday's practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
#5 SF
Adou Thiero: Gets questionable tag
Nov 13th
Thiero (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
#1 PG
Luka Doncic: Gets little help in loss
Nov 13th
Doncic supplied 19 points (7-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 121-92 loss to the Thunder.
#3 SF
Dalton Knecht: Bright spot in loss
Nov 13th
Knecht logged 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 121-92 loss to Oklahoma City.
#1 SG
Austin Reaves: Well-rounded effort in return
Nov 10th
Reaves (groin) delivered 24 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 8-11 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes in the Lakers' 121-111 win over the Hornets on Monday.
Manon played 40 minutes Sunday during the G League South Bay Lakers' 123-113 win over the Valley Suns and compiled 31 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, four steals and three blocks.
#3 C
Maxi Kleber: Gets 14 minutes in team debut
Nov 9th
Kleber (oblique) totaled one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 14 minutes in Saturday's 122-102 loss to the Hawks.
#1 C
Deandre Ayton: Perfect from field in loss
Nov 8th
Ayton registered 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 FT) and five rebounds over 20 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 loss to Atlanta.
#2 PF
Jarred Vanderbilt: Posts strong double-double
Nov 8th
Vanderbilt recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 18 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 122-102 loss to Atlanta.
#2 SG
Gabe Vincent: Still not cleared for contact
Nov 8th
Vincent (ankle) has been ramping up his on-court work, but he still hasn't been cleared for one-on-one work or contact drills, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
James registered five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over the Trail Blazers.
#4 SG
Nick Smith: Erupts for 25 points
Nov 4th
Smith accumulated 25 points (10-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt), six assists, two steals and one rebound across 27 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Pelicans News
#1 PF
Zion Williamson: Cleared for on-court work
Nov 13th
The Pelicans announced Thursday that Williamson (hamstring) continues to progress well through his rehabilitation and has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities with contact.
#2 C
Derik Queen: Scores season-high 26 points
Nov 13th
Queen had 26 points (12-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 125-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.
#3 SF
Saddiq Bey: Scores season-high 25 points
Nov 13th
Bey finished Wednesday's 125-117 loss to the Trail Blazers with 25 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes.
Alexander posted 26 tackles (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes during the G League Birmingham Squadron's 106-97 win over the Oklahoma City Blue on Tuesday.
#1 C
Kevon Looney: Sees 16 minutes as starter
Nov 11th
Looney produced two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
#3 SG
Jordan Hawkins: Held to one point
Nov 11th
Hawkins finished Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns with one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and one rebound across 16 minutes.
#1 PG
Jeremiah Fears: Struggles with shot Monday
Nov 11th
Fears contributed 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.
#2 SG
Jordan Poole: Out at least one week
Nov 7th
The Pelicans announced Friday that Poole has been diagnosed with a mild left quadriceps strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days.
#2 SF
Micah Peavy: Scoreless in 18 minutes
Nov 6th
Peavy notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 101-99 win over the Mavericks.
#4 SG
Bryce McGowens: Back to NBA
Nov 5th
New Orleans transferred McGowens from the G League's Birmingham Squadron back to the Pelicans.
#4 C
Karlo Matkovic: Plays well off bench
Nov 5th
Matkovic registered 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 win over the Hornets.
#2 PG
Jose Alvarado: Vintage performance in win
Nov 4th
Alvarado chipped in 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 win over the Hornets.