Pelicans' Alexis Ajinca: Will not play Friday

Ajinca (shoulder) will not play Friday against the Trail Blazers, Justin Verrier of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Ajinca was downgraded from probable to questionable this morning, and whatever reason led to that is likely the same one that will prevent him from taking the court Friday night. His next chance to play will come Saturday against the Hornets, but given the quick turnaround, he is in danger of missing further action.