Derik Queen (quadriceps) cleared to return for Sunday's game

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Derik Queen (quadriceps) has been cleared to return for the New Orleans Pelicans' Sunday game against the Heat after a one-game absence due to a left quadriceps contusion. His return will likely shift Yves Missi to a bench role. In his rookie season, Queen is averaging 13.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.9 blocks over 25.8 minutes per game.