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New Orleans PelicansPelicans' Zion Williamson leads NBA in two new high-flying dunk metrics

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest tickets in town when Zion Williamson takes the court. Every play could be a highlight worthy of the NBA Dunk Contest. Fan anticipation levels when Williamson is winding up for a windmill 360 or alley-oop are immeasurable, unless you’re rooting for the Phoenix Suns. Even Pierre […]

New Orleans PelicansZion Williamson's Pelicans have clear path to In-Season Tournament money rounds

To be the champ, you’ve got to beat the champ. Everyone knows the saying. Well, the New Orleans Pelicans just beat the reigning NBA champions thanks to big nights from Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.  They are now just one win away from clinching a spot in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament single elimination rounds. The […]

New Orleans PelicansDyson Daniels growth stands out amid Pelicans' injury woes

Digging beyond the surface-level stats it’s easy to understand how Dyson Daniels won the trust of New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green. The 20-year-old is near the top of practically every hustle stat that the league tracks. Daniels is doing a lot of dirty work and making a deceptive leap forward in his second […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans trusting Zion Williamson PG experiment, not turnover stats

It is easy to see (and hear) that Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are still learning the new offensive playbook. There is one noticeable holdover staple from past regimes though: the Point Zion experiment. Admittedly he’s still ramping up but Willie Green is sticking by his star with the gameplan. Williamson has the […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans' Jordan Hawkins already breaking NBA records amid torrid start to career

The short-handed New Orleans Pelicans were practically forced to insert Jordan Hawkins into the starting lineup for 7 of the first 11 games. Fortunately, it has been the best blessing in disguise for a franchise again dealing with multiple injuries to key contributors. Hawkins is on a historical pace to start his NBA career and […]

New Orleans PelicansKira Lewis' diminished role signals potential Pelicans departure

The New Orleans Pelicans got back to their winning ways on Tuesday but Kira Lewis Jr. was on the bench for all but two minutes of the blowout. It is a trend worth watching as trade rumors start to trickle out. Lewis Jr. started the season as one of the first reserves to check in […]

New Orleans SaintsEXCLUSIVE: Saints not yet cooked, Superdome fit for feasts

The 5-5 New Orleans Saints are atop the NFC South going into the bye week. That’s the good news. However, this team will need better home cooking and less hostile Cesars Superdome crowds if they are to make a playoff run. Though the product on the field is a bit hard to digest at times, […]

New Orleans PelicansWillie Green, Pelicans forced to experiment yet again

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-6) currently have no CJ McCollum (lung) or Jose Alvarado (ankle) available in the backcourt. Trey Murphy III (knee) needs a couple more weeks before rejoining the rotation. Herb Jones (fibula) and Larry Nance Jr. (fractured rib) are still healing up. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have been sporadically in and […]

New Orleans PelicansWhy Pelicans' Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson aren't a top NBA duo

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green has shared his belief that Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are the best duo in the NBA. “I am going to keep saying it: Best freaking duo in the NBA,” Green said after the team’s first win. “They don’t talk about you enough. Best freaking duo in the […]

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