Alvarado was limited to just 56 appearances during the 2023-24 season, and while he posted decent numbers when factoring in that he averaged a mere 18.4 minutes per contest, his situation for 2024-25 is even more complicated. The Pelicans acquired Dejounte Murray in the offseason and still have CJ McCollum on the roster, meaning Alvarado's role will be limited to being a bench guard who's not expected to handle most of the playmaking duties unless the two starting guards are sitting for prolonged stretches. Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per game in 2023-24, and given the recent roster moves, it's hard to imagine him seeing a more significant role off the bench. Thus, fantasy managers would be wise to leave Alvarado on waivers. However, he can be valuable as a streaming alternative in category-based leagues due to his steals and three-point shooting. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $4.9 million contract with the Pelicans in March of 2022. Pelicans exercised $1.99 million team option for 2024-25 in June of 2024.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Jose Alvarado was born on April 12, 1998. Growing up, he played basketball for Christ the King Regional High School in Queens, New York City. As a junior in high school, Alvarado put up 17.0 points and 6.5 assists per game and was named the Catholic High School Athletic Association Player of the Year. He finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals in a game during his senior season, registering the first quadruple-double in school history. In September of 2016, Alvarado committed to play collegiate basketball for Georgia Tech, turning down offers from both Rutgers and Seton Hall. Alvarado started 25 games in his freshman year at Georgia Tech, averaging 12.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. As a sophomore, he put up 12.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, and 14.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals as a junior. He was named to the Third-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference at the conclusion of his junior season, and he was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year following his senior year. Alvarado was not selected in the 2021 NBA Draft and later signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Leads Puerto Rico in Olympic loss
GNew Orleans Pelicans
August 3, 2024
Alvarado ended with 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 22 minutes in Puerto Rico's 104-83 loss to Team USA in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
ANALYSIS Puerto Rico's Olympic campaign has officially ended with an 0-3 record in Group C. Alvarado led Puerto Rico to an early lead; however, once Team USA got going in the second quarter the game quickly got out of hand. The 26-year-old scored a team-high 18 points in the loss, and he served as the squad's top option throughout the group stage. In three group-phase appearances, Alvarado averaged 15.3 points, 3.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds across 23.7 minutes per game.
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Stat Review
How does Jose Alvarado compare to other players?
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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True Shooting %
54.0%
Effective Field Goal %
52.5%
3-Point Attempt Rate
60.0%
Free Throw Rate
15.1%
Offensive Rebound %
2.7%
Defensive Rebound %
11.0%
Total Rebound %
6.9%
Assist %
15.4%
Steal %
2.5%
Block %
1.4%
Turnover %
7.6%
Usage %
0.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
16.2
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Alvarado put together a strong sophomore season in 2022-23, logging 21.5 minutes per night, averaging 9.0 points to go with 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals. He exploded for a career-high 38 points in a victory over the Nuggets in early December, a game that could very well end up being the best of his career. As an undersized guard, it is going to be hard for Alvarado to ever be more than a role player off the bench. He does provide the team with plenty of energy, something that is likely to at least keep him on the fringe of the rotation. However, the ascension of Dyson Daniels and the addition of Jordan Hawkins only complicate things for Alvarado. He may have some limited streaming value throughout the season, but as for long-term value, it does not appear likely at this point.
Alvarado surprised many last season, carving out a consistent role thanks to his tenacity on the defensive end of the court. In just 15.4 minutes per game during his rookie season, Alvarado averaged an impressive 1.3 steals, bumping that number to 1.8 over the final month. Add to that the fact he put up 4.4 assists per game over that same span, and it's fair to say that he will be a key piece for the Pelicans moving forward. Although he is likely to play fewer than 20 minutes per night, he is undoubtedly going to be a viable streaming option at points throughout the season.
More Fantasy News
Game-high 26 points in loss
GNew Orleans Pelicans
July 28, 2024
Alvarado totaled 26 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes in Puerto Rico's 90-79 loss to South Sudan in the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
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Set to play for Puerto Rico
GNew Orleans Pelicans
July 25, 2024
Alvarado is included on Puerto Rico's roster for the Paris Olympics.
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Plays significant role in loss
GNew Orleans Pelicans
April 16, 2024
Alvarado logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and seven assists over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-106 Play-In Game loss to the Lakers.
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No limitations in return
GNew Orleans Pelicans
April 7, 2024
Alvarado (oblique) tallied 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes Sunday in the Pelicans' 113-105 win over the Suns.
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Could stay in New Orleans
GNew Orleans Pelicans
May 23, 2024
The Pelicans are widely expected to pick up Alvarado's $1.99 million team option in order to keep him around for the 2024-25 season, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.
ANALYSIS Alvarado was among the best perimeter defenders not only on the Pelicans roster but in the entire league, and his contributions are an absolute steal for his current salary. Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 37.7 percent from three-point range during the 2023-24 season.