Pelicans G Jordan Hawkins (back) out 1-2 weeks
Nov 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) dribbles against Indiana Pacers guard Ben Sheppard (26) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins will be sidelined one-to-two weeks with a low back strain, the team said Friday.
The second-year player is averaging 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in eight games (three starts) this season.
Hawkins, 22, did not take the court in Monday's 118-100 setback to Portland and played a season-low 18:30 in Wednesday's 131-122 loss to Cleveland.
Hawkins averaged 7.8 points in 67 games (10 starts) as a 2023-24 rookie after being selected with the 14th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of UConn.
--Field Level Media
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