Jrue Holiday (leg) is nearing a return, Darrell Williams of the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Holiday (leg) is nearing a return, Darrell Williams of the New Orleans/Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

Analysis:

The team has not provided a timetable, but coach Monty Williams told reporters Tuesday that Holiday is close to returning from the right lower-leg stress reaction that's cost him more than two months. Holiday is yet to return to full practice, and he'll likely need to do so before playing in a game. The Pelicans have nine games remaining and trail the Thunder by 2.5 games for the final playoff spot.