Cain (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Cain has missed the Pelicans' last four games with a right ankle sprain, but it seems he'll be available to return. That said, the three-year guard isn't expected to play significant minutes off the bench even if deemed healthy. Cain has averaged just 15.3 minutes per game in his 12 appearances (zero starts) in 2024-25.
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2024-25 Season Stats
Jamal Cain Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL4.62.20.50.20.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 13 0 14.7 5.1 2.8 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0 0.7 1.9 36.0% 1.2 1.9 60.0% 1.8 3.8 48.0% 0.7 1.1 64.3% 0.8 1.9 1.4 1.3 -79 58.8% 2023-24 26 1 10.0 3.7 1.4 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.3 0 0 0.4 1.2 35.5% 0.9 1.8 47.9% 1.3 3.0 43.0% 0.7 0.9 78.3% 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.3 -27 54.4% 2022-23 18 0 13.3 5.4 2.9 0.7 0.1 0.6 0.3 0 0 0.4 1.1 35.0% 1.7 2.6 65.2% 2.1 3.7 56.1% 0.9 1.2 77.3% 0.8 2.1 1.2 2.0 +22 64.7% Career 57112.14.62.20.50.20.50.4000.51.335.5%1.22.157.1%1.73.448.7%0.81.074.6%0.71.51.11.5-8459.1%
Jamal Cain
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Previous Game (@ NYK 12/1)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1314.75.12.80.70.51.42024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.81.90.82024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.50.52024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%48.0%60.0%36.0%64.3%58.8%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-791.300
Jamal Cain
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/15L 118-986550101100.0%4250.0%5240.0%2150.0%230.0-30742.5%10/13L 101-9915530202100.0%4250.0%5240.0%2150.0%120.0+162442.5%10/7W 106-104128300012150.0%22100.0%4375.0%11100.0%030.0-401090.1%
Preseason Totals 11.66.03.70.01.00.01.31.30.325.0%3.32.060.0%4.72.350.0%1.71.060.0%1.02.70.0+90.77.755.6% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/1L 118-8581010120100.0%55100.0%6583.3%000.0%010.0+501383.3%11/20L 128-100309320304250.0%2150.0%6350.0%2150.0%030.0-821165.4%11/19L 132-9118231010000.0%000.0%000.0%22100.0%030.0-2917113.6%11/16L 104-99206821013133.3%5120.0%8225.0%2150.0%532.0-84633.8%11/15W 101-9419252201300.0%2150.0%5120.0%100.0%142.0+91518.4%11/13L 106-881811410013266.7%22100.0%5480.0%11100.0%131.0-14115101.1%11/8L 115-888020000100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%020.0-15320.0%11/6L 131-1220000000000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0+0000.0%11/4L 118-10012250103200.0%3133.3%5120.0%000.0%140.0-111020.0%11/3L 126-1111714300005360.0%2150.0%7457.1%4375.0%210.0+911479.9%11/1W 125-1189000000100.0%100.0%200.0%000.0%000.0-17020.0%10/30L 104-8923721111100.0%33100.0%4375.0%2150.0%111.0+04671.7%10/29L 124-106230000011100.0%000.0%11100.0%000.0%000.0+003150.0%
Regular Season Totals 14.75.12.80.70.50.50.51.90.736.0%1.91.260.0%3.81.848.0%1.10.764.3%0.81.91.3-791.47.358.8%
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Available to play Sunday
Cain (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Cain has missed the Pelicans' last four games with a right ankle sprain, but it seems he'll be available to return. That said, the three-year guard isn't expected to play significant minutes off the bench even if deemed healthy. Cain has averaged just 15.3 minutes per game in his 12 appearances (zero starts) in 2024-25.
Won't play Friday
Cain (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis. The two-way forward was a late scratch in Wednesday's loss to Toronto and will remain out Friday. Cain has seen an uptick in playing time due to injuries this season, but with several players returning, he'll likely have a hard time carving out a significant role off the bench when he comes back. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Knicks.
Iffy for Friday
Cain (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. Cain was a late scratch ahead of Wednesday's loss to the Raptors and may miss another game. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable for Friday's game.
Out with ankle sprain
Cain has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain. Cain was a late scratch. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Memphis. He hadn't seen playing time in back-to-back games, so his absence shouldn't impact the rotation.
Minimal impact off bench
Cain racked up two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Monday's 118-100 loss to the Trail Blazers. With injuries to CJ McCollum (thigh), Dejounte Murray (hand), Zion Williamson (thigh), Jordan Hawkins (back), Herbert Jones (shoulder) and Trey Murphy (hamstring), Cain has received depth minutes in New Orleans' forward rotation. Across his five appearances in 2024-25, Cain is averaging 5.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.2 minutes.
Inks deal with New Orleans
The Pelicans signed Cain to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Cain spent last season with the Heat on a two-way deal, averaging 3.7 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.0 minutes across 26 regular-season NBA appearances. In 2024-25, Cain is set to split time between the Pelicans and their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.
Heading for free agency
Cain will become an unrestricted free agent after the Heat declined to extend him a $2.09 million qualifying offer Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The Heat extended qualifying offers for fellow two-way players Alondes Williams and Cole Swider but elected not to do the same for Cain, who recently wrapped up his second season on a two-way deal. The 25-year-old forward logged just 44 appearances over the last two seasons with Miami, but he was a standout performer for the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2023-24, averaging 23.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.2 steals, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.1 blocks in 39.1 minutes over 15 appearances. If the Heat don't elect to re-sign Cain, he shouldn't have much trouble finding an opportunity elsewhere on a two-way deal or a non-guaranteed contract.
Garbage time appearance in loss
Cain closed Friday's 111-88 loss to New Orleans with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across four minutes. Cain saw four minutes of garbage time, just the second time he has seen the floor this month. To this point, Cain has only played in 18 games all season, typically used when the game is done and dusted. From a fantasy perspective, his value is non-existent.
Joins Miami on Friday
The Heat recalled Cain from the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. Cain hasn't appeared in an NBA game since before the All-Star break, but he'll be available for Friday's matchup in Detroit. With Bam Adebayo dealing with a back issue, Cain will likely serve as emergency frontcourt depth. On Thursday, Cain suited up in the G League for the Sioux Falls Skyforce and posted 16 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks during a win over the Mexico City Capitanes.