Jeremiah Fears Takes Over Pelicans Backcourt Duties

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears is poised for an expanded role following a trade request and ankle injury to veteran guard Dejounte Murray. The second-year guard previously guided New Orleans to a three-game winning streak while running the offense solo in late October. With Murray out of the rotation indefinitely, Fears assumes full primary ball-handling duties, providing a massive boost to his overall role and outlook.