Trendon Watford Injury Status Update for November 9th, 2026
Trendon Watford of the Pelicans has been ruled out and will not play today. Trendon was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
Trendon Watford Season Averages
Trendon's absence leaves a significant hole in the Pelicans rotation. Across 6 games this season, he's averaging 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game while playing 17.7 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.7 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 3.7 |
Pelicans Performance With & Without Trendon Watford
The numbers tell a clear story about Trendon's value to the Pelicans. With Trendon in the lineup this season, the team is 4-2. Without him, they've gone 0-4. The Pelicans's net rating is 7.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Trendon plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (109.4 vs 117.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-2 | 0-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.1 | 109.4 | -7.7 |
| Def Rating | 114.7 | 114.5 | -0.1 |
| Net Rating | 2.4 | -5.2 | -7.6 |
| PPG | 123.3 | 116.3 | -7.1 |
Full Injury Report — Trendon Watford's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
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We'll continue to monitor Trendon's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Pelicans.