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New Orleans Pelicans place Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Naji Marshall in health & safety protocols

Utah Jazz guard Miye Oni, left, defends against New Orleans Pelicans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)

NEW ORLEANS — Ahead of their attempt at a four-game win streak, the New Orleans Pelicans backcourt takes a blow with the news that the team has placed Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naji Marshall in the NBA’s health & safety protocols.

Alexander-Walker and Naji Marshall will not be playing tonight against the Orlando Magic.


Nickeil posted 27 points in the Pelicans 111-97 win over Portland Tuesday night.

Jonas Valanciunas is also listed as out with a non-covid related illness.