Zion Williamson

Also, don't expect a Zion Williamson trade because the return would be far too low.

Though the losses continue to pile up for New Orleans, Murphy was able to have a productive night in this game. He has started their last four games and has scored at least 20 points in three of those. With Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson out for the foreseeable future, Murphy will continue to be one of the focal points of the offense. The start to the season may have been a bit frustrating, but Murphy will be an excellent option moving forward, especially if the team makes move at the trade deadline.

Since returning from an extended absence with a shoulder injury, Jones has been much more involved on offense. He scored at least 20 points just three times last season, but he has reached that mark twice in the six games since returning. He has had to shoulder more of the offensive workload due to the injuries to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, but it also helps having Dejounte Murray to run the offense. Jones didn't get any defensive stats in this game, but that was the first time that has happened this season, so it isn't that he has had to sacrifice on that end to supply offense.

Williams (hamstring) was seen getting work off to the side of Thursday's shootaround, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.

Green has missed New Orleans' last two games, resulting in rotation minutes for Jamal Cain. Neither player is worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, even with the Pelicans playing without Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson.