Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury.
The Pelicans have already dealt with a surge of injuries and are adding Alvardo to a list that includes Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins.
In 11 games this season, Alvarado averaged 10.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 25.6 minutes.