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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 12

Jose Alvarado Already Has a Contender Interested in Trading for Him

With the NBA trade season kicking off on December 15, when players who signed offseason deals become eligible to be traded, rumors are swirling around potential moves the 4-22 New Orleans Pelicans will make.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / December 12

Knicks Eyeing $4.5M Pelicans Guard in Trade

The New York Knicks are poised to make a significant addition to their backcourt as they pursue New Orleans Pelicans guard José Alvarado in a potential trade expected within the coming week.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado suffers injury scare in Timberwolves game

New Orleans Pelicans fans are growing weaker by the day, as they watch their injury-ravaged squad lose almost every night. Misery continued to permeate the Smoothie King Center on Thursday, following a 125-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the Pels did at least dodge a bullet when it comes to the health of their existing roster.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 25

Pelicans Have Huge Lineup Decision to Make After Bulls Win

The New Orleans Pelicans ended their nine-game losing streak on Monday and defeated the Chicago Bulls 143-130 with their best performance of the season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Pelicans player draws the first postgame flopping fine of NBA season

A New Orleans Pelicans player has produced an unfortunate season first. The NBA announced on Friday that Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been fined $2,000 for flopping upon league office review.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 14

Pelicans' Jose Alvarado drawing trade interest from lowly East team

Through 10 games this season, Alvarado is averaging 6.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 18.9 minutes per contest.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Pacers eyeing a trade for NBA fan favorite to fill in for Tyrese Haliburton

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Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 15

Kevin Durant Saves Amen Thompson From ‘Bitter’ Criticism After Fight With Jose Alvarado

Amen Thompson was once again involved in a heated scuffle during an NBA game. The last time it was against Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat, this time it was against Jose Alvarado and the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Amen Thompson and Jose Alvarado Turn Preseason Into WWE SmackDown

You know what they say about preseason basketball – it’s supposed to be vanilla ice cream in a world of Ben & Jerry’s flavors. Tell that to Amen Thompson and Jose Alvarado, who apparently didn’t get the memo during Tuesday night’s Rockets-Pelicans clash in Birmingham.

Houston Rockets News / FirstSportz / October 15

Watch: Amen Thompson Throws Punches At Jose Alvarado In Feisty Rockets Preseason Game

There is just a week left before Amen Thompson will start his 3rd season in the NBA, this time alongside superstar Kevin Durant and his Rockets teammates, who are billed to be championship favorites.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

What Happened Between Amen Thompson and Jose Alvarado? Rockets-Pelicans Fight Heats Up Preseason Game

The drama is already unfolding, even with a full week still left before the season officially tips off. On Tuesday, the Rockets face the Pelicans for their third game, following wins over Atlanta and Utah.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Amen Thompson, Jose Alvarado get into a fight during preseason game

The Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans are not even waiting until the regular season to get the fisticuffs started. Houston Rockets swingman Amen Thompson got into a skirmish with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado during their preseason matchup on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 29

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 29

Pelicans' 'injury curse' extends to the summer

The New Orleans Pelicans just finished a nightmare season where countless key players suffered injuries. Jose Alvarado's scary fall Friday shows the Pelicans' "injury curse" might not be done yet.

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado says he’s OK after being carried off on stretcher in Puerto Rico’s AmeriCup loss

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado says he’s OK after being carried off on stretcher in Puerto Rico’s AmeriCup loss

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado gave everyone a scare Thursday while competing for Puerto Rico in the AmeriCup quarterfinals. He went down hard in overtime, stayed on the floor in pain, and was eventually taken off on a stretcher.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28

NBA guard stretchered off after scary fall in FIBA AmeriCup

The New Orleans Pelicans’ rotten injury luck is extending to the NBA offseason as well. Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suited up on Thursday for Puerto Rico, whom he represents nationally, during FIBA AmeriCup play.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / August 29

Key Pelicans player suffers scary injury during FIBA AmeriCup

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado had to be stretchered off the court while playing for Puerto Rico at the FIBA AmeriCup 2025.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado hilariously reveals his favorite NBA player

Jose Alvarado had a breakout campaign for the New Orleans Hornets last season, playing a key role off the bench for the upstart squad. He averaged in double-digit scoring for the first time at 10.3 points per game.