Malik Dia Still Waiting For His Number To Be Called In New Orleans
Malik Dia is a rookie forward out of Mississippi getting his first look in the NBA with the Pelicans. He has appeared in four games so far this season but hasn't logged a point, rebound or assist, with his minutes limited to spot appearances. He is not on the injury report.
By the Pelicans Nightly Desk · updated 3 d ago01The story of the nightA Rookie On A Short LeashDia, a 6-9, 256-pound forward wearing No.
Dia, a 6-9, 256-pound forward wearing No. 8, has been on the floor for four games this season without a shot going in or a box score number to his name. His minutes have been sparse: 5.7 against Miami on October 8, 5.5 against Dallas on October 14, and didn't play in the wins over Washington on October 16 or Oklahoma City on October 6. The Pelicans have used him in short bursts as he adjusts to the pro game out of Mississippi.
02Health And Roster PictureDia is not on the injury report and has no injury history listed.
Dia is not on the injury report and has no injury history listed. New Orleans added frontcourt depth on September 24 when it signed Julian Reese to a two-way contract, a reminder that the Pelicans are still sorting out minutes up front. For now, Dia remains an unproven piece in that mix, with his role still to be defined as the season goes on.
