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Draft positioning aside, losing twice in a row to the New Orleans Pelicans (7-29) without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) isn’t ideal from a competitive standpoint. However, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Butler, and Alex Sarr should all give the Washington Wizards’ fanbase hope. Butler had quite the weekend, scoring 17 points (6-of-12 FG, 1-of-3 […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Wizards prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards on Sunday promises to be a critical clash for both […]

Everyone loves a Cinderella story, especially when they play for your hometown team. Thankfully for Fedex Forum fans, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s disrespected Memphis Grizzlies have a storybook rookie season unfolding this season. Jaylen Wells might even be worth mentioning with Morant and Jackson Jr. as off-limits assets through the NBA Trade Deadline. […]

After 11 losses in a row, the New Orleans Pelicans got back into the win column against the Washington Wizards on Friday night,  picking up a 132-120 victory to improve to 6-29 on the season. Pelicans head coach Willie Green was pleased with the effort put in by shooting guard CJ McCollum in the win […]

Jimmy Butler will be playing for another team soon, that much is guaranteed. Following the Miami Heat’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers, a game in which Butler didn’t play a single minute in the fourth quarter yet again, the 35-year-old star reached the end of his rope with the team, saying that it’s impossible […]

Amidst CJ McCollum being involved in trade rumors, the New Orleans Pelicans guard might’ve increased his trade stock. He dropped a 50-burger on 18-27 shooting against the Washington Wizards in the 132-120 win, tying a career high in the process. Not to mention, McCollum joined three players in an exclusive list. He is one of […]

Once again, the New Orleans Pelicans might blow up their roster amidst a 5-29 record. One of the notable, if not the most notable, name is Brandon Ingram, who has been linked to the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. ClutchPoints’ insider Brett Siegel detailed why the Pistons and Spurs could go after Ingram. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going through it, which means all offers are on the table for their veteran group, which includes CJ McCollum. ClutchPoints’ insider Brett Siegel broke down how the Pelicans could begin trade talks surrounding McCollum. With the season lost, the Pelicans’ priority is to move below the tax line and regroup […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has stepped into a leadership role far beyond the basketball court. In response to the devastating Bourbon Street tragedy, Williamson pledged $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy Fund, TheSpun reports. The attack, which left the city grappling with grief and uncertainty, has rallied the community, with Williamson […]

Zion Williamson has not played a game for the New Orleans Pelicans since the beginning of November after suffering a hamstring injury. With the constant injury problems with Williamson continuing through his career, there had been rumors that the Pelicans may be looking to trade him, but it’s unlikely that they’ll happen, according to ClutchPoints’ […]

Following the New Orleans attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day, New Orleans Pelicans figures such as head coach Willie Green, shooting guard Trey Murphy III and point guard Jose Alvarado have spoken out on the matter. Power forward Zion Williamson previously spoke out as well. “It’s an eerie feeling, to have something […]

Just over a day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans, the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans confirmed the loss of a video production employee among those killed in the event. Matthew Tenedorio, a member of the ASM New Orleans video production team who made content for both teams, was one of the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Pelicans prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans on January 3, 2025, promises to be a critical clash […]

Zion Williamson has not played in a game since Nov. 6, but the New Orleans Pelicans star seems to be close to returning. Williamson was recently seen getting some shots after a recent practice, and he looks like he could get back on the court sooner than later. Zion Williamson was also getting some work […]

Head coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-108 without Jimmy Butler in the fourth quarter. The looming question for most fans was why? Tyler Herro led the Heat with a team-high 32 points on 11-of-22 shooting, which led to Bam Adebayo’s ringing All-Star nod endorsement postgame. However, it didn’t […]

2025 started on an unfortunate note when a man drove a truck into a large crowd in New Orleans early on Wednesday morning, killing 15 people. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson sounded off on social media after the tragedy. “Praying for our city and those impacted by the tragic events that took place early this […]

Despite recent struggles, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green remains committed to looking on the bright side. Following the Pelicans’ 116-113 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, Green discussed things the team did well and can build on despite their losing streak reaching 10 games. “I’ll take the improvements that we […]

The Pelicans are spiraling and have lost 11 straight, while the Heat have been solid but need more consistency as a team. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Heat prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent and could have been a wildcard in the Western Conference, but they have fallen off […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling mightily to open up the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-28, good for the worst record in th entire league. The Pelicans have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season, with stars Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum all missing time. However, all of those […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disaster of a season. Injuries to nearly all of their top players have caused the 2024-25 campaign to spiral out of control quicker than anybody could have imagined, and now it’s time for the front office and the team to pick up the pieces and figure out the […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this upcoming tilt. The Los Angeles Clippers (18-13) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (5-27) as the two sides meet for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series […]

After being out of action due to a left hamstring strain since Nov. 6, star New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has made progress in his recovery and could be on pace to return to action soon. Pelicans head coach Willie Green confirmed that Williamson has been participating in practice in a limited capacity. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still waiting for Zion Williamson amid one of the worst seasons in NBA history. The front office has been shopping Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum to no avail while Willie Green tries to get the new-look roster back on track. Rookie Yves Missi has been one of the few bright spots […]

Some wins just cost more in the long run and Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies paid a price in a 132-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Morant went down with a shoulder injury midway through the third quarter and could be unavailable for at least a few games. Not only does that throw […]

The NBA season is now one-third of the way complete with the lines between contenders, pretenders, and also-rans becoming clearer by the day. Some games are expected to be far more competitive than others but individual matchups in blowouts are still worth watching. Zach Edey versus Yves Missi is exactly the kind of clash that […]

Brandon Ingram has an incredible car collection. It wasn’t long ago when NBA fans were excited for the coming of Ingram. As a result, the Los Angeles Lakers used the opportunity to draft him in the first round with the second-overall pick at the 2016 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, Ingram never really met those expectations. Although […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this next battle between rivals. The Memphis Grizzlies will visit the New Orleans Pelicans for the second meeting between these two squads this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Memphis […]

The Denver Nuggets may be looking to make a splash ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, with Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly among their targets. The Athletic first reported that the Nuggets were in the market for a player to significantly bolster their offense, and Ian Begley of SNY added last […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson injury saga continues. After Williamson has only played six games this season, the tension between him and the franchise is growing, game by game. Former New Orleans center and now ESPN host Kendrick Perkins explained on the Road Trippin Podcast how the former No. 1 overall pick and […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has begun the return-to-play conditioning phase of his rehab process and is expected to return to full practice next week at the start of 2025, the team announced on Tuesday. At this time, Williamson is still week-to-week moving forward and won’t be fully cleared until the team can […]

Staring down the hole of another lost season, the New Orleans Pelicans could be looking to make changes at the trade deadline. More specifically, they could be looking to shop either one of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram or CJ McCollum. With the deadline fast approaching, the Pelicans’ star trio is reportedly being “shopped,” Jovan Buha […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have seen their season derailed due to injuries, and it doesn’t look like their unfortunate luck will let up anytime soon. The Pelicans battled against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday only to fall short, 132-129, in overtime. But that wasn’t all they lost. Before the game was over, the Pelicans lost […]

NBA referees are known for being strict with their whistles nowadays, but there was an unprecedented development during the New York Knicks’ 104-93 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. The Pelicans were called for a technical foul, but it wasn’t on a player or coach. Instead, New Orleans’ towel guy was the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Pelicans prediction and pick. The New York Knicks (17-10) face off against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans (5-23) on Saturday at the Smoothie King […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly exploring trade opportunities for several players amid a disappointing 5-23 start to the season. With injuries to Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram derailing their campaign, the Pelicans have been receptive to trade inquiries on all players except Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, according to NBA Insider Brett Siegel. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are eagerly awaiting the return of Zion Williamson, who has been out of the lineup for several weeks now with a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have suffered mightily as a result of all their injuries, currently sitting dead last in the Western Conference at 5-22 and with trade rumors starting to […]

The cursed, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are running out of time and options this season and it’s not yet Christmas. Dozens of games missed by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have taken a toll. Fans are in a frenzy and other front offices are calling to ask which […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is […]

The Houston Rockets have started turning things around after a couple of lean years, while the New Orleans Pelicans are regressing to that position. The Rockets were at the bottom of the standings over the past few seasons, but that is where the Pelicans now find themselves. The Rockets are third in the Western Conference […]