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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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

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

Three NBA teams that could outperform expectations in 2025-26

With only three weeks to go before the season begins, we're taking a look at three teams that could surpass expectations over the next seven months.

Mavs tap brakes on Kyrie Irving's 'ahead of schedule' reports

Three big questions the Spurs must answer as their tanking era ends

Three big questions Hawks must answer heading into the 2025-26 season

Three big questions Wizards must answer heading into the 2025-26 season

The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

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

New Season, Same Problems: Pelicans’ Injury Curse Strikes Early

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

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.

Three reasons why the Pelicans won the 2025 NBA Draft

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 14

Jose Alvarado, Kelly Oubre Jr., Duop Reath Named ‘Top Trade Targets’ For Cavs

After the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report identified three players Koby Altman should target this summer. Buckley named Jose Alvarado, Kelly Oubre Jr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 13

Report: Willie Green facing questions internally about past preferences for playing Jose Alvarado over Dyson Daniels

According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green is facing questions internally about his past preferences for playing Jose Alvarado over Dyson Daniels.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 12

Pelicans lose another key player to injury

He becomes the sixth key player on the Pelicans roster to be sidelined with an injury so far this season.

Insider offers latest update on Pelicans' Zion Williamson

Lakers center experiences setback in recovery, out at least four more weeks

...while other Lakers star plans to play Wednesday despite eye injury

Suns guard fractures right ankle

Why St. Louis is the perfect location for an NBA expansion team

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / November 6

Jose Alvarado Makes History in Pelicans vs Cavaliers

The New Orleans Pelicans were facing the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers in a game that was originally slated with a massive injury report. A report that included the likes of Zion Williamson, Jordan Hawkins, and Jose Alvarado.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 23, 2024

New Orleans Pelicans Guard Jose Alvarado Clears Up Rumors Regarding His Car Accident

The New Orleans Pelicans get their season underway on Wednesday night when they take on the Chicago Bulls, and while there are a lot of storylines circulating around what this team might be able to accomplish in the opener and during the upcoming campaign as a whole, off court things are already in the headlines.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / September 29, 2024

Reports: G Jose Alvarado lands 2-year, $9M extension with Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to a two-year, $9 million extension, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. Alvarado will get a player option for the 2026-27 season as part of the deal, per the reports.