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Pelicans Notes: Fears, Jones, Murray, Matkovic, McCollum

New Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley was forced to alter his rotation on Thursday against Sacramento because Dejounte Murray was away from the team due to the birth of his son and Jordan Poole was out with an ankle injury…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 3:50 PM
Pelicans Notes: Fears, Jones, Murray, Matkovic, McCollum
Key Things to Know
  • Lineup changes led by Herbert Jones, Jeremiah Fears, and Karlo Matkovic helped the Pelicans secure consecutive wins.
  • Jeremiah Fears posted 22 points and a career-high 13 assists in New Orleans' win over Sacramento.
  • Dejounte Murray was rested for two games following the birth of his child.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley altered his starting lineup following absences from Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole, sparking consecutive victories. Herbert Jones started in place of Murray, while Karlo Matkovic replaced DeAndre Jordan at center. Guard Jeremiah Fears delivered a breakout 22-point, 13-assist performance against the Sacramento Kings to help earn the team's first win of the season.

Mosley retained the new starting lineup for a subsequent victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Murray attended Saturday's game following the birth of his son but rested, while former Pelicans guard CJ McCollum received a warm reception in his return to New Orleans.

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