NEWS
3:00 PM - Omer Asik (Chi) (illness) will be waived by the Bulls to make room for Shaquille Harrison, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports.
6:40 AM - Omer Asik (Chi) is dealing with inflammatory arthritis, and will be sidelined indefinitely.
8:47 AM - Omer Asik (Chi) averaged just 1.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.2 assists across 18 games played with the Pelicans and Bulls during the 2017-18 season.
11:21 PM - Omer Asik (Chi) managed two points and two rebounds in 15 minutes during Friday's 111-14 loss to Boston.
8:56 AM - Omer Asik (NO) a previous note, the trade that sent Asik and a first-round pick to the Bulls has fallen apart, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
8:23 AM - Omer Asik (Chi) and a first-round pick were traded to the Bulls on Tuesday in exchange for Nikola Mirotic, Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
12:56 PM - Omer Asik (NO) Alvin Gentry said he intends to get Asik (illness) on the court at some point this year, Will Guillory of the Times-Picayune reports.
11:54 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) remains out indefinitely and will not play Wednesday against the Wolves, Wolves' radio voice Alan Horton reports.
1:20 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) will not play Sunday against the Lakers.
11:21 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies and remains without a timetable for a return.
11:55 AM - Omer Asik (NO) is currently being treated for Crohn's disease and remains without a timetable for a return, Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com reports.
10:25 AM - Omer Asik (NO) Alvin Gentry acknowledged Friday that Asik (illness) is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season, ESPN.com's Justin Verrier reports. "[Asik] will be gearing toward the summer and next year, really," Gentry said.
10:52 AM - Omer Asik (NO) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
11:53 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's tilt with the Grizzlies.
11:37 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
12:08 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
8:42 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) will remain out Wednesday against the Heat.
12:57 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
9:47 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Hornets, reports.
10:40 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Jazz.
11:36 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) will remain out Sunday against the Lakers, Justin Verrier of ESPN reports.
12:04 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Spurs.
2:26 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) will remain out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
8:05 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
1:30 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) was ruled out of Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
12:14 PM - Omer Asik (NO) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Rockets with an illness.
7:32 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in a 105-99 loss to the Kings on Sunday.
7:56 PM - Omer Asik (NO) scored zero points (0-0 FG) and collected one rebound in 5 minutes Thursday during a 104-95 win over Brooklyn.
2:12 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will start at center for Thursday's game against the Nets, Daniel Sallerson of Pelicans.com reports.
7:43 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (coach's decision) was a healthy inactive for Monday's 110-96 win over the Knicks.
8:01 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (coach's decision) didn't see the floor in a 113-100 loss to the Spurs on Sunday.
8:32 AM - Omer Asik (NO) played a season-low four minutes in Sunday's 120-119 overtime loss to the Suns, accruing no statistics.
2:26 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Philadelphia.
7:51 AM - Omer Asik (NO) contributed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 105-88 win over the Lakers.
7:22 AM - Omer Asik (NO) only managed two points (1-1 FG) and four rebounds Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
4:47 AM - Omer Asik (NO) started at center in Wednesday's 89-82 loss to the Pelicans, finishing with no points (0-1 FG) and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes.
1:26 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will start in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
3:22 PM - Omer Asik (NO) was bumped from the starting lineup to a reserve role for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks, Justin Verrier of ESPN reports.
4:02 AM - Omer Asik (NO) started at center, but played only 14 minutes and provided eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 FT) and six rebounds in Monday's 116-106 loss to the Warriors.
4:50 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will start at center for Monday's game against the Warriors.
9:14 PM - Omer Asik (NO) was held scoreless (0-2 FG) in 35 minutes off the bench, but grabbed 11 rebounds and handed out two assists in Wednesday's 89-83 overtime loss to the Grizzlies.
3:39 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will come off the bench for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
7:02 AM - Omer Asik (NO) posted two points (1-3 FG), one rebound and one assist across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 107-102 loss to the Nuggets.
3:54 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will start at center for Wednesday's opener against the Nuggets, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.
5:10 AM - Omer Asik (NO) started at center and produced nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes in Thursday's 114-111 preseason loss to the Magic.
2:35 PM - Omer Asik (NO) is in the starting lineup at center for Tuesday's preseason tilt with the Hawks, Pelicans radio play-by-play announcer Sean Kelley reports.
5:53 PM - Omer Asik (NO) started at center and recorded 14 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT) to go with a game-high 14 rebounds, five blocks and one assist in 28 minutes during Sunday's 123-117 loss to the Rockets in an exhibition played in Shanghai, China.
2:42 PM - Omer Asik (NO) may see a drop in the number of games he starts during the upcoming season, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.
6:31 AM - Omer Asik (NO) had two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds in 14 minutes during the Pelicans' 104-97 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday.
2:32 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will start in Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Jennifer Hale of Fox Sports reports.
9:19 PM - Omer Asik (NO) scored two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 FT) to go with 15 rebounds over 24 minutes in a 92-84 loss to the Pacers on Thursday.
7:16 AM - Omer Asik (NO) scored 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 FT) while adding 14 rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Sunday's win over the Clippers.
6:07 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will start at center on Wednesday against the Kings, James Ham of CSN Bay Area reports.
6:34 PM - Omer Asik (NO) went scoreless on one field goal attempt and grabbed just three rebounds over minutes in Saturday's loss.
7:35 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (ankle) played 25 minutes and posted four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, and one block in Saturday's 106-94 loss to the Jazz.
12:42 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (ankle) will start Saturday against the Jazz, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.
2:44 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's matchup versus the Jazz.
12:43 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (ankle) is expected to miss up to two weeks with a sprained right ankle, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
11:47 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
4:17 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (ankle) is set to undergo further tests Monday, the Associated Press reports.
11:09 AM - Omer Asik (NO) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Pistons because of a right ankle injury.
4:56 AM - Omer Asik (NO) tallied six points (3-4 FG), 12 rebounds, and two assists across 29 minutes in Saturday's 99-84 loss to the Cavaliers.
10:13 AM - Omer Asik (NO) played only six minutes in Monday's 112-111 loss to the Rockets, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds.
8:05 AM - Omer Asik (NO) finished with two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, and an assist across 18 minutes in Friday's 94-88 overtime loss to the Heat.
5:17 AM - Omer Asik (NO) returned to the starting lineup for Wednesday's 104-94 win over the Jazz, playing 20 minutes and producing two points (1-2 FG) and five rebounds.
2:50 PM - Omer Asik (NO) will not start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
1:01 PM - Omer Asik (NO) scored six points (3-6 FG) and grabbed six rebounds in 22 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets.
10:00 AM - Omer Asik (NO) was dumped from the starting lineup in Tuesday's loss to the Rockets, finishing with no points or rebounds over his five minutes off the bench.
1:54 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) will return to action Friday against the Spurs.
11:42 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
2:49 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is out for the Pelican's matchup versus Oklahoma City Wednesday.
1:46 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is unlikely to play Wednesday against Oklahoma City, John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
10:25 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.
3:07 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (illness) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to a stomach virus, Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com reports.
9:52 AM - Omer Asik (NO) contributed two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, and a blocked shot over 16 minutes in his return to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mavericks.
3:03 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) will start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com reports.
12:21 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) remains questionable for Tuesday's game in Dallas.
2:28 PM - Omer Asik (NO) is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Rockets, Sean Kelley radio voice of the New Orleans Pelicans reports.
1:31 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) will not be available Friday against the Hawks, Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
7:00 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta but the Pelicans also listed him as their projected starting center, John Reid of the Times-Picayune reports.
1:16 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) is questionable for Friday's tilt against Atlanta, Brett Dawson of the New Orleans Advocate reports.
1:37 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) will not play Tuesday against the Magic, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports.
7:49 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) has be upgraded to a game time decision for Tuesday's game against the Magic, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.
8:55 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) did not practice Monday and is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with Orlando, Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com reports.
2:25 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) will be available for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
11:48 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Warriors.
4:49 PM - Omer Asik (NO) (calf) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.
7:44 AM - Omer Asik (NO) will miss three weeks with a calf strain, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.
8:53 AM - Omer Asik (NO) (back) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Scott Kushner of The Advocate reports.
7:55 AM - Omer Asik (NO) withdrew from EuroBasket 2015 due to lingering back spasms, Sportando reports.
6:19 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik pulled down 18 rebounds during Friday's win against the Suns.
5:43 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik posted a double-double during Tuesday's victory over the Nets.
5:28 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik grabbed 16 rebounds on Sunday night.
5:34 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik led the New Orleans' starters with 14 points as the defeated the Raptors, 100-97, on Monday.
5:26 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik had a double-double on Tuesday.
8:38 AM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik is questionable for Tuesday's game against Sacramento due to a sore lower back.
4:01 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik aggravated his back injury in warmups before Friday's game.
4:04 PM - Omer Asik (NO) center Omer Asik (back) will not play on Tuesday.
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