Bryce McGowens Ruled Out for Pelicans

Shooting guard Bryce McGowens is out until at least Nov. 14 with an elbow injury reported on Nov. 13, 2026. The latest status snapshot observed at 5:00 PM ET on Nov. 13 confirms that he remains out until at least Nov. 14 with an expected return date of Nov. 14, 2026. His absence comes directly ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 13 at 8:00 PM ET.

Status Change Details

The status event recorded on Nov. 13, 2026, moved Bryce McGowens into the out category with an elbow injury, listing an expected return date of Nov. 14, 2026. The current status snapshot evaluated at 5:00 PM ET on Nov. 13 matches the reported update exactly, confirming his status as out until at least Nov. 14.

Because both the initial reported update and the current status snapshot share the exact same timestamp of 5:00 PM ET on Nov. 13, 2026, the current state introduces no later changes or new status categories relative to the primary event.

Player Form and Statistical Baseline

Across a 10-game sample running from Feb. 28, 2026, to Nov. 2, 2026, Bryce McGowens averaged 16.4 minutes per game. During this stretch, his individual output yielded 5.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.4 blocks per contest.

Metric	10-Game Average
Minutes	16.4
Points	5.7
Rebounds	1.7
Assists	1.3
Steals	0.9
Blocks	0.4
Turnovers	0.3
Plus/Minus	-0.9
True Shooting %	0.533
Usage Rate	11.2%

McGowens registered a usage rate of 11.2% alongside a true shooting percentage of 0.533 over those 10 appearances. He turned the ball over 0.3 times per game while accumulating an average plus/minus rating of -0.9.

Team Context and Impact Analysis

Analysis: Removing McGowens from the rotational mix leaves New Orleans without a low-turnover perimeter option as they attempt to balance their overall baseline efficiency.

Over their past 10 games from April 10, 2026, to Nov. 4, 2026, the Pelicans have compiled a 4-6 record while averaging 121.7 points scored and 123.0 points allowed per game. The team posted an offensive rating of 114.5 and a defensive rating of 115.8 over that stretch, accompanied by a 0.526 effective field goal percentage and a 0.307 3-point percentage. Turnovers have presented a clear issue for New Orleans, as the team has committed 16.1 turnovers per contest across those 10 games.

Heading into their Nov. 13 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies at 8:00 PM ET, the betting market sets New Orleans as a 2.5-point home underdog. The home moneyline is priced at +115 against Memphis at -143, with the game total positioned at 237.5. Analysis indicates that while McGowens' 5.7 points per game represent a modest scoring fraction, his individual rate of 0.3 turnovers per game sat well below the team's overall rate of 16.1 turnovers per contest.