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As the NBA trade deadline looms, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The team, which appeared poised to make noise in a competitive Western Conference in the offseason, has found themselves slammed with injury issues that have derailed the season and have them firmly outside of the NBA playoff picture. New […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Dejounte Murray is on the injury report alongside Yves Missi, with both players listed as probable. Murray is dealing with right elbow bursitis, while Missi is recovering from a non-COVID-related illness. Here’s everything we know about Dejounte Murray’s injury and his playing status vs. […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next meeting between Southwest Division rivals. The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) will take on the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) as the two side continue their season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Grizzlies […]

After their Wednesday matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks was postponed, the New Orleans Pelicans return to action on Friday night when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies. The Pelicans will be without star power forward Zion Williamson, however, as he recovers from an illness. Williamson has contributed to the recent success the Pelicans have had. He […]

There has been an update regarding the trade speculation of New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram and the possible suitors for him ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline. Though there have been rumors that the Pelicans won’t deal Ingram, NBA insider Jake Fischer mentioned a few teams that looked into the prospect of acquiring the […]

While the 2024-25 campaign has been anything but smooth for the New Orleans Pelicans, one positive for the team has been the return of star forward Zion Williamson. Since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Pelicans in 2019, Williamson has dealt with no shortage of injuries. Mike Krzyzewski, better known as “Coach K,” who […]

Global warming is in full force, and snow has fallen in the Big Easy. Due to the severe weather, the NBA has decided to postpone Wednesday night’s matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans, per Chris Haynes. Many roads are icy and closed because of the snowstorm. With the Super Bowl also […]

These two teams are both red-hot entering this matchup. The Bucks have had a better season, but the Pelicans finally found their groove. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bucks-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Bucks started the season slowly but are now one of the best teams in the NBA, and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans came back down 25 points and defeated the Utah Jazz in overtime, 123-119. It took a collective group effort, but it was CJ McCollum who stole the show for the team, finishing the game with 45 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. McCollum became the first player in franchise history to […]

Going into the latter half of a back-to-back series between the Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans, the Pelicans announced a major injury update for Zion Williamson heading into Monday’s contest. “Two New Orleans frontcourt starters are being listed on Sunday’s official injury report as questionable to play Monday vs. Utah (7 p.m., GCSEN TV, […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next tilt in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (10-30) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (11-32) as the two sides play the second game of their current back-to-back series, New Orleans winning the last meeting. It’s time to continue […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a trainwreck of a 2024-25 NBA season so far, currently sitting with one of the worst records in the league as the season passes its midway point. The Pelicans have dealt with a plethora of injuries so far this year, including to franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson, who just recently […]

While it seemed inevitable at one time that Brandon Ingram would be parting ways with the New Orleans Pelicans amid constant trade rumors, the partnership may be lasting a lot longer than anyone expected. Ingram has been out since early December, having missed the last 19 games due to a left ankle sprain. Although New […]

With the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaching, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads. They were once considered a team with one of the brightest outlooks in the league. Now, however, they face a reality steeped in mediocrity and unfulfilled potential. This moment calls for decisive action. For the Pelicans, the trade deadline […]

In the month of New Year’s resolutions, the New Orleans Pelicans have taken a step forward throughout January. They handed the worst record in the NBA off to the Washington Wizards, got Zion Williamson back into the lineup and have been competitive in almost every game they have played. The Pelicans have gone 5-4 throughout […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III recently shared details of a humorous text exchange with Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall following their team’s controversial 119-116 victory. The game drew significant attention due to an uncalled goaltending violation in the final seconds, which sealed the win for the Pelicans. Speaking on the podcast The Young […]

Zion Williamson has had a roller coaster of a career, and it’s mostly been because of injuries. The New Orleans Pelicans star has been sidelined for most of this season with a hamstring injury, but he recently returned to the court. People are now wondering if Williamson still has the same star power that he […]

Being publicly called out is one of the worst situations for any professional. Everyone looks at you for the wrong reasons, and the ridicule is ramped up to a different level. These scoldings take different forms, but the message was clear after the New Orleans Pelicans addressed some issues with Zion Williamson. The standard was […]

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson. His criticism arose after Williamson poorly handled things while the team struggled with a dismal 9-32 record. After missing almost 27 games due to injuries, Williamson finally returned. However, his return was overshadowed by a […]

Willie Green’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. Green is the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. As an assistant coach, Green won a pair of NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. He is also a former basketball player who had stopovers with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, […]

The Utah Jazz are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Jazz-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Jazz-Pelicans Odds Utah […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a trainwreck so far in the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting with the worst record in the Western Conference at 10-32. A combination of injuries, poor roster construction, and regression from some starting players have left Willie Green and company searching for answers as the season passes its midway […]

The Dallas Mavericks have formally ruled out filing an official protest with the NBA following their controversial 119-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported the team’s decision after evaluating a critical missed goaltending call that could have altered the game’s outcome. With six seconds left […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Dallas Mavericks, but they’ll be without a few key players for the matchup. One of those players is Zion Williamson, who is on the injury report for return to play reconditioning. Williamson has just returned to the court after dealing with a hamstring injury, and the Pelicans […]

Zion Williamson’s future is a hot topic amid another tumultuous season with the New Orleans Pelicans. After a disastrous 7-31 start, the Pelicans suspended the former No. 1 pick for a game last week after he arrived late for a team flight. Following six seasons marred by injuries and underwhelming on-court results, could a trade […]

These two teams have been playing similarly recently, with the Mavericks on a downturn while the Pelicans have struggled all season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Mavericks have been playing well overall this year but have recently been more inconsistent. They are 22-17 and have […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson saga might be over, according to Gilbert Arenas on his podcast. While the claim seems exaggerated, he makes a solid point. For instance, the Pelicans suspended Williamson for being late to his team flight. However, he had been late to multiple practices before. Still, the 2019 No. 1 […]

The Chicago Bulls are playing their first game of a back-to-back on Tuesday night as they will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center. The Pelicans have just eight wins on the season and it should be a game that the Bulls can get a win, but they are battling some injury […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pelicans-Bulls Odds […]

As New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was suspended for one game, there have been people within the basketball world who are criticizing the forward for his behavior off the court. While Stephan A. Smith spoke about Williamson, his co-star on “First Take” Shannon Sharpe gave his thoughts on the career of the Pelicans star […]

After another lengthy stent of being sidelined due to an injury, Zion Williamson has returned to action for the New Orleans Pelicans. It has not been smooth sailing for Williamson since getting back on the floor, however, as he received a one-game suspension from the Pelicans after just one game back in the lineup. The […]

After two months on the shelf with a back injury, Zion Williamson played just one game before violating team policies and receiving a one-game suspension from the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson returned for the Pelicans’ road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, a game they lost 120-119. When speaking with the media after […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are a respectable 5-2 in their last seven games after earning a 120-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Boston also owns the third-best record in the NBA, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wasn’t expecting any mention of that (or praise in general) when he stepped […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Boston Celtics on Sunday, and they’ll be getting one of their key players back for the matchup. Trey Murphy III missed the past few games with a left ankle sprain but is listed on the injury report as available. That’s big for the Pelicans as Murphy has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Friday that small forward Herb Jones will be out indefinitely due to a torn labrum. This news delivered yet another blow to the Pelicans’ 2024-25 season that is coming apart at the seams. In the 20 games Jones has been available for, he has provided the Pelicans with solid play. […]

To say the honeymoon period with Zion Williamson is over is a huge understatement. Still, consequences for certain actions have been hard to find with the New Orleans Pelicans and the two-time NBA All-Star over the past six injury-ravaged seasons. EVP David Griffin decided enough was enough on January 10 as the team suspended Williamson […]

Immediately after Zion Williamson returned from injury, the New Orleans Pelicans suspended the forward, according to the team on X. They mentioned that Williamson violated team policies and will be suspended for one game. The Pelicans forward was late for a team flight, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. Williamson will miss Friday’s game against […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ stretch of injury-related misfortune has continued as forward Herb Jones will be out indefinitely due to a right shoulder injury. “Pelicans announce that forward Herb Jones has been diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder. An MRI taken yesterday confirmed the injury. Jones will be out indefinitely and […]

These two teams have fallen off a cliff relative to their expectations. The Pelicans are finally getting healthy, while the 76ers are also healthy and playing much better. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-76ers prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent and could have been a wildcard in the Western […]