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Jose Alvarado Injury: Pelicans Star Assures Fans He's 'Good'

8/30/2025

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Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans sustained a tailbone injury during the AmeriCup quarterfinals against Argentina.
He was stretchered off the court but later reassured fans on Instagram that he is "good."
Alvarado had career-high averages last season and is poised for increased playing time due to Dejounte Murray's injury.
The Pelicans will open their season on October 22 against the Grizzlies.

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Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans sustained a tailbone injury during the AmeriCup quarterfinals against Argentina.
He was stretchered off the court but later reassured fans on Instagram that he is "good."
Alvarado had career-high averages last season and is poised for increased playing time due to Dejounte Murray's injury.
The Pelicans will open their season on October 22 against the Grizzlies.