Josh Hart had been listed as questionable to play on New Orleans’ Thursday injury report – which in layman’s terms means a 50-50 chance of playing – but Hart was ruled out Friday morning by the team, due to right quadriceps tendinosis. A starter Wednesday vs. Philadelphia, Hart exited the game after only logging 10 minutes against the 76ers.
As a result of Hart’s injury absence in Chicago, Willie Green and the Pelicans will need to determine a starter to replace him in the lineup. Zion Williamson (right foot fracture) is the only other New Orleans player mentioned on this morning’s updated injury list.