Jose Alvarado

Jose Alvarado

26-Year-Old GuardG
New Orleans Pelicans
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Alvarado put together a strong sophomore season in 2022-23, logging 21.5 minutes per night, averaging 9.0 points to go with 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals. He exploded for a career-high 38 points in a victory over the Nuggets in early December, a game that could very well end up being the best of his career. As an undersized guard, it is going to be hard for Alvarado to ever be more than a role player off the bench. He does provide the team with plenty of energy, something that is likely to at least keep him on the fringe of the rotation. However, the ascension of Dyson Daniels and the addition of Jordan Hawkins only complicate things for Alvarado. He may have some limited streaming value throughout the season, but as for long-term value, it does not appear likely at this point. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $4.9 million contract with the Pelicans in March of 2022. Contract includes $1.99 million team option for 2024-25.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Jose Alvarado was born on April 12, 1998. Growing up, he played basketball for Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, New York City. As a junior in high school, Alvarado put up 17.0 points and 6.5 assists per game and was named the Catholic High School Athletic Association Player of the Year. He finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals in a game during his senior season, registering the first quadruple-double in school history. In September of 2016, Alvarado committed to play collegiate basketball for Georgia Tech, turning down offers from both Rutgers and Seton Hall. Alvarado started 25 games in his freshman year at Georgia Tech, averaging 12.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. As a sophomore, he put up 12.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, and 14.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals as a junior. He was named to the Third-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference at the conclusion of his junior season, and he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year following his senior year. Alvarado was not selected in the 2021 NBA Draft and later signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Plays significant role in loss
GNew Orleans Pelicans
April 16, 2024
Alvarado logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 Play-In Game loss to the Lakers.
ANALYSIS
Alvarado closed the game Tuesday, providing the Pelicans with plenty of energy off the bench. He served as the primary ball handler down the stretch, making several key plays, particularly on the offensive end. He did appear to suffer two separate ankle injuries during the second half, something that the medical staff will be monitoring ahead of Friday's must-win matchup against either the Warriors or the Kings.
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How does Jose Alvarado compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
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  • Total Rebound %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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True Shooting %
54.0%
 
Effective Field Goal %
52.5%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
60.0%
 
Free Throw Rate
15.1%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.7%
 
Defensive Rebound %
11.0%
 
Total Rebound %
6.9%
 
Assist %
15.3%
 
Steal %
2.5%
 
Block %
1.4%
 
Turnover %
7.6%
 
Usage %
17.3%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
16.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Absence hurting New Orleans
GNew Orleans Pelicans
April 2, 2024
The Pelicans have posted a 10-4 record with Alvarado since the All-Star break, but the team has limped to a 2-4 record when he has been unavailable over that span. Alvarado is currently amid a three-game absence due to an oblique injury.
ANALYSIS
Alvarado's current injury overlaps with an ongoing six-game absence from Brandon Ingram due to a knee injury -- so Alvarado is not the only injury factor affecting New Orleans' play of late. That being said, Alvarado has certainly profiled as an impactful contributor, leading the team with a plus-9.3 net rating during his time on the court across 51 appearances this season.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Alvarado surprised many last season, carving out a consistent role thanks to his tenacity on the defensive end of the court. In just 15.4 minutes per game during his rookie season, Alvarado averaged an impressive 1.3 steals, bumping that number to 1.8 over the final month. Add to that the fact he put up 4.4 assists per game over that same span, and it's fair to say that he will be a key piece for the Pelicans moving forward. Although he is likely to play fewer than 20 minutes per night, he is undoubtedly going to be a viable streaming option at points throughout the season.
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No limitations in return
GNew Orleans Pelicans
April 7, 2024
Alvarado (oblique) tallied 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes Sunday in the Pelicans' 113-105 win over the Suns.
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Good to go Sunday
GNew Orleans Pelicans
April 7, 2024
Alvarado (oblique) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game versus Phoenix, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
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Questionable against Suns
GNew Orleans Pelicans
Oblique
April 6, 2024
Alvarado (oblique) is questionable to face the Suns on Sunday.
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Another absence coming
GNew Orleans Pelicans
Oblique
April 4, 2024
Alvarado (oblique) is out for Friday's game versus the Spurs.
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Sitting out Wednesday
GNew Orleans Pelicans
Oblique
April 2, 2024
Alvarado (oblique) won't play Wednesday versus Orlando.
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