A day after the NBA trade deadline and a multi-player transaction involving Dallas, New Orleans only used eight players Friday in its game against Denver. While hosting the Mavericks on Saturday, one of those eight Pelicans players may not be available.
Second-unit center Jaxson Hayes (right wrist sprain) is listed as questionable on this afternoon’s official injury report submitted by the Pelicans. Meanwhile, starting point guard Lonzo Ball (right hip flexor strain) is listed as doubtful.
Five Dallas players were listed as out by the Mavericks ahead of yesterday’s game against Indiana, including Willie Cauley-Stein (health and safety protocols), Luka Doncic (low back tightness), Nicolo Melli (not with team), JJ Redick (right heel soreness) and Tyrell Terry (personal reasons).