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April 3, 2026
Pops for team-high 21 in loss
Fears contributed 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 118-106 loss to Portland.
Analysis
The teenage rookie led the Pelicans in scoring as he continues to find some success from long range to close out the season. Over 16 games (one start) since the beginning of March, Fears has averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals in 21.9 minutes over that stretch while shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc, a big step up from the 32.4 percent mark he held heading into the All-Star break.
March 29, 2026
Not starting versus Houston
Fears won't start in Sunday's game against Houston, according to Lachard Binkley of SI.com.
Analysis
Dejounte Murray (hand) didn't suit up for Friday's 119-106 loss to Toronto. As a result, Fears entered the starting lineup, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes. However, with Murray cleared to return from his one-game absence, Fears will head back to the bench.
March 28, 2026
Struggles with shot once again
Fears produced 10 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 28 minutes during Friday's 119-106 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis
Fears returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 23, although he only did it due to the absences of Dejounte Murray (Achilles) and Trey Murphy (ankle), who were both unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The rookie out of Oklahoma failed to take advantage of the opportunity, and he should return to a lesser role off the bench going forward. That should limit his fantasy upside considerably.