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Lonzo Ball will begin the 2019-20 season with a fresh start after being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a move that sent superstar big man Anthony Davis out of town to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, Ball will be tasked with being part of the future in New Orleans. He is joined […]

Zion Williamson and R.J. Barret finally made their NBA Summer League debuts. After immense buildup, the two started their teams’ first game of Summer League and provided a smattering of highlights. However, after only playing nine minutes, the No. 1 overall pick suffered a knee-to-knee collision during the game, which will keep him out for […]

David Griffin has been the picture of poise since taking over as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations in early May, but you wouldn’t have known it on Friday night – and understandably so. During the second half of Friday’s highly-anticipated game between the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks […]

Kawhi Leonard’s free agency situation has caused the Los Angeles Lakers to make limited moves in free agency. Aside from signing Troy Daniels and Jared Dudley to minimum contracts, the Purple and Gold have remained patient, waiting for the two-time Finals MVP to make his decision. But the Lakers’ decision to wait for Leonard could […]

The most highly-anticipated Summer League matchup in NBA history was interrupted Friday night by forces far outside Zion Williamson’s control. During the second half of the No. 1 pick’s professional debut between the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks, a massive earthquake that hit roughly 200 miles west of Las Vegas shook Thomas & […]

The Summer League game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans has been stopped after an earthquake was felt in Las Vegas. Play was immediately stopped due to the earthquake and fans and players left the Thomas and Mack Center. The shot clock and scoreboard can be seen swaying during the incident. […]

Zion Williamson’s NBA Summer League debut for the New Orleans Pelicans was cut short after he was ruled out in the second half of their match against the New York Knicks. Williamson, the first overall pick of the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, had to sit out the remainder of the game […]

Zion Williamson made his Summer League debut for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and he quickly made a statement. In a highly anticipated matchup against the New York Knicks, Williamson made it clear that he’s ready to take center stage. He immediately made his presence on the defensive end after stealing the ball from […]

It seems LeBron James, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart have moved on from the Los Angeles Lakers-New Orleans Pelicans trade saga. The Lakers traded Ball and Hart along with Brandon Ingram and multiple picks to the Pelicans earlier in the offseason in exchange for All-Star forward Anthony Davis. It ended a long and frustrating narrative […]

Is Zion Williamson the successor of Anthony Davis in the New Orleans Pelicans? The Pelicans are hoping for that and more out of their first overall pick from the 2019 draft. Williamson is set to face off against former Duke teammate R.J. Barrett and the New York Knicks in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League […]

The basketball world may be waiting on where Kawhi Leonard will play next year, but all eyes will turn to the NBA Summer League on Friday night, when No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will make his debut against the New York Knicks. For those looking to watch his first game with the New Orleans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have courtside seats for Zion Williamson’s Summer League debut on Friday against the New York Knicks, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Technically, Davis is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. The trade between the Lakers and Pelicans is set to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have undergone a massive roster overhaul in the wake of the Anthony Davis trade, keeping only some of the salvageable pieces of a team that often fell shy of making waves in the playoffs. ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, a former NBA executive in his own right, credited executive vice president David […]

There’s much to be excited about for New Orleans Pelicans fans in the upcoming season. Entering the new year with a completely overhauled team, the Pelicans have emerged as one of the more intriguing teams in the league. Even first overall pick Zion Williamson could not hide his excitement for the new season, with the […]

The New York Knicks may have whiffed on the top superstars in free agency, but there will be optimism when the Knicks’ Summer League squad takes the court in Las Vegas. In fact, New York is the favorite to win the Summer League tournament in Sin City: 2019 Las Vegas NBA Summer League Champ Game […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie and No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is “very excited” for his Summer League debut on Friday. Williamson and the Pelicans will take on the New York Knicks, which means we get to see Zion go up against his former Duke teammate and close pal R.J. Barrett. Asked after Thursday practice […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor wasn’t able to build the career that he wanted to after being selected as the third overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. In just his fifth year in the league, he’s already bounced off several teams. There was even a point when no one wanted to take […]

Everyone is excited about the debut of Zion Williamson, the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He’s set to play for the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time this Friday when they face the New York Knicks in the Las Vegas Summer League. One of the people who will be in attendance […]

Elfrid Payton’s one-year stint with his hometown New Orleans Pelicans was surely a shock to the system upon witnessing former teammate Anthony Davis force a trade through his representation and seeing the shockwaves of the consequences. While the 6-foot-4 guard said some of the saga was overhyped in the media, he admitted to being shocked […]

Two of the NBA’s most talked about young stars are set to make their debut on Friday, as New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson and Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. highlight the Summer League doubleheader on Friday night. Williamson and the Pelicans will be taking on the New York Knicks, while the Porter and the Nuggets […]

After it was recently announced that the Utah Jazz had decided to part ways with veteran big man Derrick Favors by sending him to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for two future second-round picks, the 27-year-old posted a brief yet completely heartfelt message of appreciation for Utah — the city that had treated him […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to re-sign forward Darius Miller to a two-year, $14.25 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The second year of his deal will be non-guaranteed. The Pelicans have been intent in retaining their shooting after adding longtime marksman JJ Redick as their first free agent get of the summer. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to see a familiar face in Greivis Vasquez on the sidelines for their Summer League campaign this year. The team’s former starting point guard is apparently one of the Pelicans’ assistant coaches in Summer League, per Fletcher Mackel of WDSU: Former NOLA (Hornets) guard Greivis Vasquez is serving as […]

There is plenty for New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson to be excited about this offseason. It seems the transition to the NBA style of play is one of them. Williamson has become accustomed to being the focal point of opposing defenses through high school and college. However, it’s different in the NBA where all […]

It’s official, there has never been a better time to be an NBA player. Shortly after free agency officially opened, teams had already spent north of $3 billion in contract signings, according to Jeff Siegel with Early Bird Rights. Aside from the headline-grabbing signings of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets, there […]

New Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis remembers being forced into NBA purgatory after demanding a trade in the middle of the season, as the New Orleans Pelicans limited his minutes and appearances after failing to trade him by the deadline. The All-Star big man still remembers how frustrating that situation was, limiting what […]

New Orleans Pelicans top executive David Griffin has been on a roll this offseason and among his latest conquests was trading for Derrick Favors from the Utah Jazz on the first day of free agency. Hours after the deal was announced, more details have been revealed as New Orleans will now send two second-round picks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded for Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. While details of the trade were not specified, the Jazz are expected to get a combination of picks and multiple assets in the trade. Assets in picks are going back to the Utah Jazz in […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter J.J. Redick has agreed to a two-year, $26.5 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent guard JJ Redick has agreed to a two-year, $26.5M deal to join the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2019 The New […]

NBA free agency doesn’t officially start until Sunday night, but the New Orleans Pelicans are out to an early start by finalizing a two-year deal with EuroLeague star Nicolo Melli: EuroLeague power forward Nicolo Melli is finalizing a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Melli, 28, was the top scorer in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly not actively pursuing big man Al Horford as the opening bell of free agency draws near, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Pelicans are not looking to sign players to four-year deals this summer. Horford is supposedly looking for a four-year contract worth in excess […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have interest in signing Al Horford, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, but are wary of the likely asking price it will take to match the offers of competing teams. The Pelicans are indeed interested in Al Horford, according to one league source with knowledge of the situation, […]

The highest level of NBA superstardom is occupied by players who are known by only their first names. Players like Wilt, Kareem, LeBron, Kobe, and Dirk have left their last names behind as they became legends. Before he even plays in his first summer league game, Zion Williamson is on track to that rare air. […]

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly hoping to re-sign big man Kevon Looney once free agency starts on June  30. The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans are interested in signing Looney, according to NBA insider Sean Deveney. Looney made $1,567,007 this past season with the Warriors. He’s in line for a pay raise this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will send the contracts of big man Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jemerrio Jones to the Washington Wizards as part of a newly-evolved three-team trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As a result, Anthony Davis will waive his $4 million trade kicker to […]

In the mind of New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president for basketball operations David Griffin, it is without question that this is Jrue Holiday’s team. According to the 46-year-old exec himself, Holiday appears to be heeding the call, and has gone out of his way to establish himself as the team’s talisman. Griffin says Jrue […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have declined to extend a qualifying offer to 6-foot-7 forward Stanley Johnson. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the move will now allow the Pelicans to have some $28 million in space. Johnson, meanwhile, will likely be eyed by several teams. Sources: The Pelicans have declined to extend a qualifying offer […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin is excited to watch the new-look squad in the 2019-20 NBA season. Griffin, who has made big moves in his first few months at the helm in New Orleans, believes that the Pelicans will be “a hell of a lot of fun to watch” […]

With the conclusion of the Anthony Davis trade saga and the 2019 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans’ future appears to be set. And as the roster rounds into form, so too is head coach Alvin Gentry’s preferred style of play. Gentry said that he would be “disappointed” if his team does not lead the […]