Pelicans' Eric Bledsoe (eye) available on Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (eye) is available for Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers.

What It Means:

Bledsoe has been upgraded to available and will play on Friday. He is not expected to be part of the starting lineup, with the Pelicans opting to give Nickeil Alexander-Walker a second start on Friday.

Bledsoe's Friday projection includes 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 29.6 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,300.