Tyreke Evans

Tyreke Evans (back) expected to play as Pelicans battle Atlanta

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans (lower back spasms) is expected to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

What It Means:

Evans has come close to 20 minutes in each of his past two outings, but there's always some sort of injury concern with the 27-year-old former Rookie of the Year. He's worth owning for those that have enough patience to do so.

Evans is projected for 8.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 3-pointers in 19.2 minutes of action against Atlanta.