The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a tough start to the 2024-25 NBA season with multiple key players sidelined due to injuries. CJ McCollum will be out for at least two weeks with a right adductor strain, joining Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray on the injury list.
Herb Jones has also been affected, suffering a right shoulder strain and tear in his rotator cuff, with a recovery timeframe of 2-4 weeks. The team is hopeful that Murphy will return soon, but Murray could be out for an additional three to five weeks.
The Pelicans are missing significant production from these injured players, as they have been key contributors in scoring and playmaking. The team will have to rely on other players to step up in their absence.
In the meantime, the Pelicans are dealing with more injury concerns as Jordan Hawkins, Yves Missi, and Daniel Theis are listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers. The team’s depth will be tested as they navigate through this challenging period.