Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury.
The Pelicans have already dealt with a surge of injuries and are adding Alvardo to a list that includes Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans could apply for multiple 10-Day hardship exceptions.
In 11 games this season, Alvarado averaged 10.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 25.6 minutes.