Alvarado plans to return to action against the Washington Wizards on Friday

2025-01-03 13:44

Alvarado plans to return to action against the Washington Wizards on Friday

Pelicans backup point guard Jose Alvarado plans to return to the court on Friday at home against the Washington Wizards, ending a 23-game absence with a strained right hamstring.

"I'm going to play tomorrow, for sure. I'm excited to put the jersey on again and get out there and compete," Alvarado, whose status is officially listed as "probable," said Thursday.

"There will be many exciting moments again and I hope the city misses them. They will see it tomorrow."

Alvarado, 26, is in his fourth NBA season. He played in 11 games this season, including 7 starts, averaging 10.7 points, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. It was on November 11 against Brooklyn.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans announced forward Brandon Ingraham (left ankle sprain) will continue to miss his 11th consecutive game, while power forward Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain) will be out. Injury) will continue to be absent, and the game against the Wizards will be his 26th consecutive game missed.



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