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Brian Roberts | Guard

Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Age / DOB:  (27) / 12/3/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 173
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Brian Roberts' contract option for next season could be determined by Tuesday's NBA draft lottery.
Several mock drafts have the Pelicans eyeing Trey Burke, and the Pelicans have yet to make a determination on Roberts' status with the team for next year. "Right now I'm just trying to see how things play out," he said. "I haven't talked to coach or management about that kind of stuff as of yet. But I'm pretty confident something an be worked out." GM Dell Demps previously said the team was "thrilled" with Roberts' progress. May 21 - 8:41 AM
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts started against the Mavericks on Wednesday and had 13 points, three boards, six assists and two 3-pointers in 42 minutes during a 99-87 loss.

He proved to be one of the better backups in the NBA and was able to show what he could do with Greivis Vasquez dealing with an ankle injury this month. GV is in the running for Most Improved Player and Roberts isn't likely to unseat him in the near future.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Apr 17 - 11:44 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts had 13 points, three 3-pointers, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and zero turnovers on Sunday, playing 27 minutes off the Hornets' bench.

This makes three excellent games in a row for Roberts, who didn't seem thrown by Greivis Vasquez (ankle) returning to the starting lineup. He's worth plugging into fantasy lineups, with the understanding that New Orleans only has one more game on Wednesday.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Apr 14 - 8:43 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts started for injured Greivis Vasquez (ankle) in the Hornets' 96-93 loss to the Clippers on Friday, scoring 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting (including two threes) with six rebounds and 11 assists in 41 minutes.

There is no telling when Vasquez (day-to-day) will return, so if Roberts is floating around on your wire it's time to pick him up unless you're stacked.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Apr 13 - 2:18 AM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts will start Friday's game against the Clippers.

Greivis Vasquez (ankle) is out Friday and no lock to return Sunday. That leaves an exciting opportunity for Roberts, who has played 29 or more minutes six times this season. In those games, he's averaged 14.5 points, 8.1 assists and 2.3 rebounds. Owners looking for plug-n-play opportunities should make the add.
Apr 12 - 4:52 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts was productive off the bench on Wednesday, scoring 20 points with six boards, five assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers in 33 minutes.

He played almost the entire fourth quarter, but the Hornets were down 28 points when he checked in with just under 11 minutes left in the game. Roberts is one of the better backup point guards in the league and if there is something wrong with Greivis Vasquez's ankle, he'd be a must-own player. Check back for updates on Thursday and Friday before New Orleans plays against the Clippers.
Apr 11 - 12:38 AM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts came off the bench on Sunday but still scored 15 points with three 3-pointers, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes.

He made 5-of-7 shots from the field and can't be relied upon for this level of hyper-efficiency. With Greivis Vasquez healthy, Roberts is an easy cut in standard formats.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Mar 31 - 9:05 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts got his second start this week on Friday and had 13 points, one board, five assists, one steal and one 3-pointer in 41 minutes against the Heat.

Greivis Vasquez sat out Monday and played Wednesday, so there's a chance something might not be right with him. Although, the Hornets don't have a great schedule coming up with just one game (Sunday) before playing again on Wednesday. If Roberts is still sitting out there, there's not much incentive to pick him up.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Mar 30 - 1:34 AM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts handed out a career-high 18 assists in Monday's win over the Nuggets, adding 13 points, five boards, one steal and one 3-pointer in 41 minutes.

The Hornets were firing on all cylinders and shot 14-of-25 from the 3-point line to go with 14-of-15 from the charity stripe. Congrats if you were able to spot-start Roberts today, but Greivis Vasquez wanted to try and play today, so there's a decent chance he'll be back on Wednesday. Roberts is only worth a look as Vasquez insurance.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Mar 25 - 11:11 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts made the first start of his NBA career on Sunday, scoring nine points on 3-of-13 shooting, with nine assists, two steals and zero turnovers.

Austin Rivers (hand) is likely done for the season and Eric Gordon (knee) still can't play in back-to-back games, so Roberts may get a few spot starts down the stretch. Greivis Vasquez (20 points, seven rebounds, five assists) essentially moved to SG tonight, an interesting wrinkle which paid off with a win. For what it's worth, Roberts is averaging 6.4 points and 0.6 threes in 14 minutes per game this season.
Related: Austin Rivers
Mar 10 - 10:24 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts got hot in 11 minutes during a loss to Cleveland on Wednesday, shooting 7-of-8 from the field for 17 points with one board, one assist and three 3-pointers.

He's been playing efficient basketball lately and averaged 7.0 points on 52 percent from the field in just 15.0 minutes during his previous five games. However, the small workload means Roberts isn't worth owning in almost any leagues while Greivis Vasquez is healthy.
Feb 20 - 11:18 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts (ankle) returned to action on Monday with two points and two assists in 11 minutes vs. the Kings.

This is an accurate picture of Roberts' role. He's a fantasy non-factor as long as Greivis Vasquez is healthy.
Jan 21 - 4:09 PM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Updating a previous item, Brian Roberts (ankle) is expected to return on Monday.

He'll backup Greivis Vasquez, and while Austin Rivers could play some backup PG, Roberts is ready to go after just one game on the sidelines.
Related: Greivis Vasquez, Austin Rivers
Source: Jim Eichenhofer on Twitter
Jan 21 - 11:47 AM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts (ankle) could return to the lineup on Monday, according to Monty Williams.

If Roberts is healthy enough to play, the Hornets can go back to using their regular rotation of having Roberts backup Greivis Vasquez at point guard. Roberts has no fantasy value.
Related: Greivis Vasquez
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Jan 21 - 8:55 AM
Brian Roberts - G - Pelicans

Brian Roberts (ankle) did not play on Saturday.

Roberts was a game-time decision and his absence probably went unnoticed in most fantasy leagues, as he's averaging just 11 minutes per game in January. Consider him day-to-day.
Jan 20 - 1:03 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Greivis Vasquez
2Brian Roberts
SG1Eric Gordon
2Austin Rivers
3Roger Mason Jr.
4Terrel Harris
5Xavier Henry
SF1Al-Farouq Aminu
2Lance Thomas
3Darius Miller
PF1Anthony Davis
2Ryan Anderson
3Louis Amundson
C1Robin Lopez
2Jason Smith