Jose Alvarado Returns for Pelicans Against Wizards

Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans is set to return to the court on Friday against the Washington Wizards after missing 23 games due to a hamstring strain. He expressed excitement about returning, stating, 'I finally get to be Jose again.' While Alvarado is back, he might face a minutes restriction as he regains full fitness. This return comes as the Pelicans are struggling, currently holding the worst record in the NBA at 5-29 and on an 11-game losing streak. Other players like CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, and Dejounte Murray have returned from injuries, but Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram remain sidelined. Alvarado has been performing well this season, averaging a career-high 10.7 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.