New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis and Chicago Bulls small forward Jimmy Butler have been named NBA Players of the Week in the Western and Eastern conference, respectively.

Davis averaged a league-high 33.7 points per game, leading the West with 13.7 rebounds and three blocks per game, while adding two steals in the effort. The Chicago native had back-to-back 38-point games, including two monster 16-rebound efforts against Boston and Charlotte.

The Pelicans improved to 4-10 after starting the season with eight straight losses. New Orleans went 3-1 in the week, but 3-0 in every game Davis took the floor. He's now become the NBA's leading scorer with 31.7 points per game.

Article Continues Below
More Pelicans News
image thumbnail
Kon Knueppel turns heads with shocking NBA draft testing resultsErik Slater ·
Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) looks to pass the ball against the USC Trojans during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. 76ers
Pelicans rumors: New Orleans targeting specific star draft prospect with trade upZachary Howell ·
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) against the LA Clippers on a free throw attempt during the first half at Smoothie King Center.
NBA rumors: Pelicans insider calls out ‘BS’ Herb Jones-to-76ers trade speculationJulian Ojeda ·
Trey Murphy III, Joe Dumars, Pelicans logo, NBA Draft logo
Sources: Pelicans not completely shutting door on Herb Jones, Trey Murphy III tradesChris Dodson ·
Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots against Syracuse Orange guard Lucas Taylor (3) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome.
New Orleans Pelicans’ perfect outcome for No. 7 pick in 2025 NBA DraftRohan Brahmbhatt ·
Chris Paul rescinded NBA trade Lakers Hornets
Chris Paul shuts down Hornets-Lakers trade conspiracyJulian Ojeda ·

Butler had back-to-back double-doubles to begin the week, finishing with a 40-point scorcher against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

The Bulls swingman averaged 27.3 points and 9.3 rebounds in four games, leading Chicago to a 3-1 record with all three wins coming on the road.