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The New Orleans Pelicans’ newly-hired Executive Vice-President of Basketball Operations David Griffin reportedly made some “outrageous demands” of owner Gayle Benson before signing up for the job, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic. There had been concerns that the franchise, led by an ownership group that’s been known to be a football family, had […]

David Griffin’s first item in his long list of duties as the newly-hired Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans would be to deal with the Anthony Davis situation. But don’t expect for him to immediately put him on the trade block before darting his best pitch to stay, according to […]

The 2018-19 NBA MVP Race is almost over with the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden all but guaranteeing that this year’s battle for the crown will come down to just them. Both are considered locks for the 2018-19 All-NBA First Team, but the question remains as to who will join […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was reportedly cut out of Anthony Davis trade talks between the Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, according to Dave McMenamin and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. The Pelicans reportedly preferred to deal directly with Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson. New Orleans didn’t trade Davis at the February trade […]

David Griffin reportedly received assurances from the New Orleans Pelicans that the franchise is making a larger investment into their front office under his leadership, according to Scott Kushner of The Advocate. Griffin became the Pelicans’ Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations on Friday. I’ve talked to some league sources, who confirmed David Griffin received […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is a favorite of the organization and is expected to return next season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Pelicans hired former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin on Friday as the team’s new executive vice president of basketball operations. Gentry worked with Griffin with the Phoenix Suns in […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is finalizing a deal to become the next President of Basketball Operations of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Danny Ferry removed himself from consideration for the Pelicans’ general manager position on Friday. New Orleans fired Dell Demps on Feb 15, 2019. David Griffin is finalizing […]

Given the narrative surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers as a perennial “one and done” playoff team, it is hard to remember that they were a favorite in last year’s first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans. But the Trail Blazers meekly bowed out to New Orleans in four games, a resounding sweep that still burns […]

The NBA has seen plenty of surprises in another action-full regular season, but there are a few teams that have left their mark in one way or another. On the verge of completing an arduous run of 82 games over the course of a six-month campaign, ClutchPoints is proud to bring you the end-of-season awards: […]

While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, New Orleans Pelicans superstar forward Anthony Davis acknowledged there is still a possibility he could start next season in New Orleans. Davis has already requested a trade, and the Pelicans are widely expected to move him this summer. However, if they don’t find a deal to their liking, they could […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis rubbed a whole lot of people the wrong way when he sported a T-shirt that read “That’s all Folks!” during the Pelicans’ season finale against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. But Davis swears the wardrobe was not his own doing: Anthony Davis says his That’s All Folks […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said the fallout from the Anthony Davis trade saga was the most “toxic” situation he has seen in more than three decades of NBA experience, noting his star player received “bad advice” in the process, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Asked if he has seen such a toxic situation throughout his […]

Golden State Warriors big DeMarcus Cousins proved he still has the springs to deliver some showtime dunks, victimizing New Orleans Pelicans forward Kenrich Williams after a delightful spin through the lane. The Warriors center drove the ball from the 3-point line and caught Jahlil Okafor off guard, spinning past him and rising for a right-hand […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis won’t play on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, officially ending his tenure with the franchise. Davis will be traded by the Pelicans this summer. Alvin Gentry says Anthony Davis won’t play tonight. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) April 9, 2019 The Pelicans selected Davis with the No. […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis arrived to the Smoothie King Center wearing a “That’s all Folks!” T-shirt. Tuesday will be Davis’ last game with the Pelicans, although he’s probably not going to play. The Pelicans have listed AD as probable for the last six games and he hasn’t played. That will likely be the […]

Despite likely being in the midst of a busy offseason, New Orleans Pelicans prized man Anthony Davis is hoping to make himself available to join a multitude of NBA stars for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. “Yes, I plan to play,” he said to the FIBA World Basketball television program. “I like playing for USA […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will be playing against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday after initial reports came out that he’d sit out that game to rest. Instead, he will likely sit out Wednesday’s regular season finale against the Memphis Grizzlies. Change of plans: Warriors accommodating Kevin Durant's wishes to play against New […]

NBA players believe New Orleans Pelicans starting point guard Jrue Holiday is the most underrated player in the league, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard and Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton are both tied for second. Who’s the most underrated? (116 votes) Jrue Holiday (16.3%) Damian Lillard, Khris […]

In many ways, Jrue Holiday has become the face of the New Orleans Pelicans. This new role came in the wake of Anthony Davis’ trade request earlier this season. At first, Holiday was unaware that he was being viewed as the team’s frontman. The distinction is becoming clear now, and he’s accepted the position. However, […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis will not see action for his team when they go up against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday at the Golden 1 Center in California. The Pelicans announced that Davis is out against the Kings due to back spasms. The 26-year-old superstar has not played for the Pelicans since their […]

The Boston Celtics might be fighting for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, but their official Twitter account is already putting in work for the offseason. Upon celebrating their fans with a custom jersey wallpaper promotion, one fan couldn’t help but request an Anthony Davis jersey: Anthony Davis 23 icon jersey — Stone Fearing […]

Anthony Davis’ frustration got the best of him on Wednesday night, and he’s now paying the price. The NBA announced on Thursday that the New Orleans Pelicans superstar has been fined $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture towards a fan after his team’s 115-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at Smoothie King Center. Per the […]

The NBA is reportedly investigating an incident from Wednesday night where New Orleans Pelicans star power forward Anthony Davis flipped off a fan, according to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo Sports. A video went viral showing Davis flipping off a Pelicans fan as he was leaving the Smoothie King Arena. However, it appears the fan yelled an expletive to […]

Former Cavs and Suns general manager David Griffin has been out of the NBA for a while, but it sounds like the New Orleans Pelicans are interested in his services. According to a report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, Griffin had an interview with the Pelicans on Thursday morning: Former Suns and […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis just raised his middle finger to a fan as he walked to the locker room. Not long after, the big man explained what happened. Apparently, an old fan was trying to get Davis’ attention by flipping him off. Davis responded with a middle finger of his own. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv0S0NiBDH0/ […]

Despite a disappointing first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is still largely considered a star’s best bet to play alongside in hopes to win a championship. However, rumors of his incompatibility with other star players has run rampant throughout this season, a feeling that has only reverberated in front offices. According to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are searching for a new general manager, one who will have to be uniquely tasked with taking over a team in which trading the franchise cornerstone is likely the first order of business. Any GM interviewing for the gig is aware of the Pelicans’ Anthony Davis conundrum that hangs over the […]

Fans in Louisiana certainly won’t be getting their money’s worth on Sunday evening, as the hometown New Orleans Pelicans host the disappointing Los Angeles Lakers. With Lakers superstar forward LeBron James already being shut down for the remainder of the 2018-19 regular season, the Pelicans will now be without All-Star big man Anthony Davis for […]

The next time Anthony Davis shares the floor with the Los Angeles Lakers, there’s a chance he’s wearing forum blue and gold. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar is a game-time decision for his team’s matchup with the Lakers on Sunday as he deals with a sore back. Some #Pelicans injury updates: Miller likely out for […]

One week before the season’s trade deadline, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis shocked the basketball world when he requested a trade via his agent, Rich Paul. Although it seemed out of nowhere, the speculations were his camp would want to team him up with LeBron James, who is currently playing for the Los Angeles […]

The New Orleans have been nothing if not a headline magnet during the 2018-19 NBA season. After a strong run in the 2017-18 Western Conference playoffs in which they swept the outmatched and highly seeded Portland Trail Blazers before ultimately falling to the Golden State Warriors in five games, expectations for this team were high […]

Julius Randle’s future was doomed likely from the start, despite having his best season yet in 2017-18, going from a third-string power forward to leapfrogging the likes of Larry Nance Jr. and Kyle Kuzma for the power forward starting spot. Yet the Los Angeles Lakers failed to even make him an offer as a restricted […]

Willie Cauley-Stein added to a good season on Thursday night. The Sacramento Kings have been one of the feel-good stories of the NBA season. After coming into the year with no expectations of good play, and burdened by the weight of past draft mistakes hanging around their necks, the Kings were widely believed to be […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton has regained form after missing a large part of the 2018-19 season. He missed 40 games due to injury. The Louisiana native had bounced back exceptionally, joining rare company earlier this month after putting up five straight triple-doubles, a feat only accomplished by Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that Frank Jackson was placed under concussion protocol of the league. The sophomore guard sustained a concussion during their 130-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. Jackson took a hit to the head during the third quarter of their match against the Hawks. The 20-year-old point guard will likely […]

Apparently, Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has the last laugh with the New Orleans Pelicans. Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes sat down for a chat with Cousins on his “Posted Up” podcast Wednesday. They discussed Cousins getting back in tip-top shape, his relationship with the fans, defense, winning an NBA championship, and […]

Golden State Warriors center and former member of the New Orleans Pelicans DeMarcus Cousins knew star big man Anthony Davis was going to request a trade from the Pelicans. Cousins says after all the “goofy junk that went down” last summer with him and the franchise during free agency, he knew Davis was going to […]

New Orleans Pelicans hybrid guard Jrue Holiday underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury, the team announced. Holiday is expected to return to action in approximately six weeks, therefore sidelining him for the rest of the season. According to Jeff Stotts of In Street Clothes, this injury used to be popularly known as […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have become one of the worst teams in the league over the past few seasons. With the exception of last year, they haven’t made the playoffs despite having a generational talent in Anthony Davis. Now that the All-Star forward has already requested a trade from the franchise, speculations have began that […]