New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Hart has seen increased value while Brandon Ingram (Achilles) has been sidelined. Currently, Ingram is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game. Herbert Jones and Garrett Temple would be asked to play significant minutes, assuming both players are out. Jones is the much better streaming option between the two. Otherwise, Hart could be an interesting streaming option and DFS choice if he plays and Ingram is out.

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart logged his sixth double-double of the season with a season-high 29 points and 10 boards during a 117-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Villanova product shot 10-for-17 from the field, including 3-for-7 from deep, and a perfect, 6-for-6 from the line. The 26-year-old also added four assists, three steals, a block, and three turnovers across 38 minutes. Hart assumed the keys to the offense once small forward Brandon Ingram exited the game with a sore left Achilles. If Ingram is out for an extended amount of time, Hart would be in line for a major boost in usage. The swingman has already been enjoying a terrific season, averaging 12.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 triples, and 1.0 steals per game on 52.9% shooting from the field and 81% from the line.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (knee) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This marks the second game in a row that Hart has missed due to left knee soreness. Hart has surprisingly been a solid fantasy option this season, but continues getting sidelined by injuries. Garrett Temple is expected to get the start, but isn't a favorable fantasy option. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a better player, but the Pelicans tend to favor Temple over him.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks due to a sore left knee. Hart's absence will mark his first since Oct. 27, as the 26-year-old has entrenched himself among the starting five this year. On pace to set new career highs with 11.1 points and 3.8 assists per game, Hart has found himself on the fringe of most season-long formats thus far. His absence allows Garrett Temple to shift into the starting five and become a DFS commodity, although Tomas Satoransky could see extended run as well. Hart's next chance to suit up comes Friday in a rematch vs. Dallas.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He is dealing with some left knee soreness, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Pelicans take the cautious approach. Garrett Temple and Trey Murphy would be asked to pick up the slack, but neither are worth starting in any fantasy formats.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart shot a horrible 3-for-13 from the field in Monday's loss to the Wizards but still managed to register a double-double with 13 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. He collected almost half of his points with 6-for-6 shooting at the charity stripe. Hart delivered five assists with three turnovers and also had one steal in a team-high 38 minutes. The 26-year-old started the campaign with very strong shooting, but he's completely fallen off ever since starting last week with a season-high 22 points against Dallas. With matchups against Miami and the Clippers on the horizon now, Hart's struggles could very well last a bit longer.

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Josh Hart received two technical fouls during Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City after arguing a call during the second quarter. Prior to his ejection, Hart had compiled just four points and three rebounds across 15 minutes, giving him an underwhelming performance in the wake of Brandon Ingram's (hip) absence. Hart entered play on the heels of a season-best 22-point performance Monday, having averaged 14.6 PPG over his last five contests. While his rebounding ability should continue to earn him season-long appeal, he also owns DFS upside so long as Ingram is out of the mix.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart finished Monday's 108-92 loss to Dallas with a season-high 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field. He was 5-for-6 at the line and sunk one of his two three-point attempts in 38 minutes of action. Hart is a guy how does everything for his team, and he didn't disappoint this time either, adding six rebounds and five assists to his line with one steal and three turnovers. The Pelicans remain without Zion Williamson (foot) and Brandon Ingram (hip) sat out as well on Monday, and this gives Hart a much bigger role offensively. He's been a very efficient scorer early in the campaign and could go off for a huge night on Wednesday against a bad OKC team if Ingram remains out.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (quad) is being listed as questionable to play Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Hart has not played since the opener, missing the past four games and has been listed as questionable in most, if not all of those contests. Hart should be nearing a return, but there is not much clarity on his progress. When Hart eventually returns, he will likely retake his starting spot from Herbert Jones. Trey Murphy III should also see less minutes off the bench when Hart returns.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) will remain on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the fourth consecutive game he's missed. The 26-year-old suffered a right quad injury in the team's season opener. He was originally questionable for Wednesday's game, so he might be getting close to a return. His next chance to play will be on Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Trey Murphy III, Naji Marshall and Garrett Temple should all continue to fill in for Hart's absence. None of them are very enticing for DFS purposes.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hart suffered an injury to his right quadriceps in the team's season opener and he has missed the last two games. While he's been out, rookies Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III have seen some extra opportunities, though neither has done much with them. Hart offered some solid versatility off the bench for the Pelicans last year. He played about 29 minutes per game and averaged 9.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 threes per game.

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Minnesota as he continues to battle a right quad ailment. The news isn't particularly surprising, seeing as Hart entered the day with a doubtful designation. Trey Murphy III stands to continue seeing elevated minutes with the second unit while Hart is sidelined, while Brandon Ingram figures to receive the lion's share of minutes at the three. When healthy, Hart stands to be a significant contributor for the Pelicans, as evidenced by the hefty contract extension that he signed this past off-season. His next chance to return to action comes Monday in a rematch with the Timberwolves.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (quad) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He played just 10 minutes before exiting Wednesday's season opener due to a quad issue. Trey Murphy and Naji Marshall should benefit with Hart sidelined on Friday. It's uncertain which of them is going to start in his place, assuming one of them gets the nod. Fantasy managers might have to wait until closer to tip-off to see who moves into the starting five.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (quad) is questionable to play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Hart left Wednesday's game with what appeared to be a knee injury in just 10 minutes of play. Hart was diagnosed with tendonitis in his right quad and is now in danger of missing Friday's game. If Hart is unable to go, Naji Marshall, Kira Lewis Jr., Garrett Temple and Trey Murphy III are all candidates to start in his place.

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) left Wednesday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a right knee injury. He is questionable to return. He started the game and logged 10 minutes before exiting. The fifth-year veteran went 2-for-2 with five points, two rebounds and one assist. If he's unable to return, Naji Marshall, Garrett Temple and rookie Trey Murphy III are candidates to see additional playing time.

Free agent guard Josh Hart is signing a three-year, $38 million deal to remain in New Orleans with the Pelicans. Last season, Hart averaged 9.2 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting, with 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists as well. He also shot 32.6 percent from three, and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. Hart played in 47 games but started just four of those. Hart could be in line for more minutes at small forward this season due to the overabundance of guards in New Orleans. Most fantasy managers should pass on drafting Hart, but in deeper leagues, he could be a key contributor if he is given a bigger role on the team, making him an intriguing late-round pick.

New Orleans extended a qualifying offer to guard Josh Hart, making him a restricted free agent. The price ranger was around $5.2 million, and it would allow the Pelicans to match offers from other clubs when negotiations begin on August 2. The 26-year-old was one of the most effective options in the league off the bench last season, finishing with 9.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. Hart has had issues staying healthy over the years, and he's had some rough nights from a shooting standpoint. However, if he can receive a more prominent role moving ahead, he has the potential to be an everyday fantasy option.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers had the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft and selected Jackson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. The Wizards also aren't holding on to Jackson. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Jackson’s rights were traded by the Lakers to... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers had the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft and selected Jackson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. This is the second time in three years that the Lakers have made a significant offseason trade. They acquired Anthony Davis from New Orleans... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year's first-round draft pick. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers have the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. This is the second time in three years that the Lakers have made a significant offseason trade. They acquired Anthony Davis from New Orleans in 2019 for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round... [More]