Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Pours in 18 points in finale
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Cain posted 18 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to Oklahoma City.
Cain finished as New Orleans' second-leading scorer during Sunday's regular-season finale. The 26-year-old two-way player will be a restricted free agent during the offseason, and he finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 5.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks across 13.6 minutes per game in 37 regular-season appearances.
Cain had 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 153-104 loss to the Heat.
Due to New Orleans dealing with a laundry list of injuries to end the 2024-25 season, Cain has begun to receive increased playing time. The 26-year-old forward recorded season highs in points (25) and minutes played (35) in Friday's blowout loss. For the first time this season, Cain has scored double-digit points in three straight outings.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Posts massive line
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Cain recorded 20 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to the Bucks.
Cain erupted for a career-high 20 points in the loss, stepping up for a New Orleans team that was extremely shorthanded. The Pelicans could get some reinforcements back for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but Cain may have earned himself a longer look in the rotation in the final two games of the regular season.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Instant offense off bench Tuesday
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Cain logged 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 119-114 loss to the Nets.
Cain emerged off the bench to provide instant offense, turning in 15 points in just 16 minutes of action. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 21.5 minutes across his past four games, and Cain could continue playing meaningful minutes from the second unit to close out a losing season for the Pelicans.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Pops for 11 from bench
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Cain amassed 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 124-108 loss to the Lakers.
During his tenure with the Pelicans, Cain has been a non-factor, but he's one of a few developmental players who may see an extended run in the final week. After not catching on with the Heat, he's appeared in 32 games for New Orleans this season.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Cracks rotation Saturday
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Cain ended with five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across eight minutes during Saturday's 146-117 loss to the Rockets.
Cain saw minutes for just the fourth time in the past 11 games, saddling up for eight minutes of garbage time. The Pelicans are focused on nothing but lottery balls, meaning Cain, along with a few others, could at least play a role down the stretch. With that said, it is unlikely to yield consistent production.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Gets 10 minutes off bench
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Cain finished with three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt) in 10 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 win over the Suns.
Cain missed the Pelicans' final two games before the All-Star break due to an illness, but he was cleared to play when the team opened its second-half schedule Feb. 21 in Dallas. However, Cain didn't crack the rotation in that game or any of the Pelicans' subsequent two games before getting a chance to pick up some minutes Thursday. The Pelicans were without one of their key wings in Bruce Brown (rest), but with Brown expected back for the second leg of a back-to-back set Friday in Phoenix, Cain could move back out of the rotation.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Not listed on injury report
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Cain (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Cain is set to return following a two-game absence due to an illness. However, he hasn't been a regular member of the rotation even when healthy. The three-year forward has been limited to only 21 appearances off the bench this season while averaging 12.3 minutes per game, so his fantasy value is close to minimal.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Won't play Thursday
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Cain (illness) is out for Thursday's game versus the Kings.
Cain will miss his second straight contest Thursday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come against Dallas on Feb. 21.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Out against Sacramento
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Cain (illness) will not play against the Kings on Wednesday.
Cain has played a total of 24 minutes across two February appearances, so his absence won't carry many fantasy implications. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a rematch against the Kings.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Available to play
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Cain (illness) is available to play Wednesday against Portland.
Cain will be returning from a one-game absence after missing Tuesday's game versus Minnesota. He hasn't seen the floor since Dec. 15, however, and he's not guaranteed any rotation minutes.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Out with illness
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Cain will not play Tuesday against Minnesota due to an illness.
Despite being healthy, Cain hasn't seen the floor for the Pelicans since Dec. 15, so his absence doesn't carry many fantasy implications. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Portland.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Quiet in loss Thursday
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Cain contributed one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 loss to the Kings.
Cain carved out a significant role with the club early in the season due to a litany of injuries, though he has since seen a decrease in playing time with several key players returning to game action. The two-way swingman has appeared in only two of the Pelicans' last five outings, during which he has averaged 1.5 points and 2.5 rebounds across 13.0 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Available to play Sunday
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Cain (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Cain has missed the Pelicans' last two games with a right ankle sprain, but he'll be an option off the bench Sunday. That said, Cain wasn't in the rotation for either of the Pelicans' two games prior to his two-game absence. Cain has averaged just 15.3 minutes per game in his 12 appearances (zero starts) in 2024-25.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Won't play Friday
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Cain (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.
The two-way forward was a late scratch in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and will remain out Friday. Cain has seen an uptick in playing time due to injuries this season, but with several players returning, he'll likely have a hard time carving out a significant role off the bench when he comes back. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Knicks.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Iffy for Friday
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Cain (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Cain was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's loss to the Raptors and may miss another game. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable for Friday's game.
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Pelicans' Jamal Cain: Out with ankle sprain
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Cain has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain.
Cain was a late scratch. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis. He hadn't seen playing time in back-to-back games, so his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.
Cain racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Trail Blazers.
With injuries to CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand), Zion Williamson (thigh), Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Trey Murphy (hamstring), Cain has received depth minutes in New Orleans' forward rotation. Across his five appearances in 2024-25, Cain is averaging 5.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.2 minutes.
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