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New Orleans Pelicans star big man Anthony Davis was forced to watch from the sidelines as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers buried his team in the fourth quarter, only a week after soundly beating them without him. Davis scored 22 points and hauled in eight rebounds in a mere 21 minutes of playing […]

Anthony Davis has had a roller coaster ride over the past month. He publicly requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, which eventually led to a dysfunctional relationship between him and the franchise. The Pels planned to shut him down for the remainder of the season, something that the NBA did not allow, and […]

The new plan for the New Orleans Pelicans seems to be to have Anthony Davis sit out fourth quarters. While it makes sense for the team to protect him for future trades, it’s not surprising that it’s frustrating for him. According to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Anthony Davis wants to play in crunch time: “I […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have their Anthony Davis plan in place for the rest of the season, and the big man is set to play Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, but under a time restraint: Expect Anthony Davis to play 20 minutes tonight vs. Lakers. He’ll play 5-7 mins in 1st, 2nd and 3rd […]

The Boston Celtics have made one thing clear to the New Orleans Pelicans in pre-trade conversations for talisman Anthony Davis — everyone in their roster will be made available to acquire the six-time All-Star, including promising young wing Jayson Tatum, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Jayson Tatum has been thrust into the spotlight […]

After the New Orleans Pelicans opted against trading away Anthony Davis before the deadline, the resulting situation involving Davis, the franchise, and the league has been a little awkward to say the least. There has been some back and forth between the NBA and New Orleans regarding how Anthony Davis should be played. In speaking […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is frustrated with his team for its recent performances, but maybe he has himself to blame. An NBA executive said that James destroyed the Lakers’ chemistry by lobbying for New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis before the trade deadline and then proceeding to joke about it during All-Star Weekend: […]

When the Boston Celtics selected Jayson Tatum with the third overall pick in the 2017 draft, they knew they’ll be getting a player ready for the NBA. As it turns out, though, even New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis saw great things from the second-year forward before he played in the league … well, even […]

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday 128-115, and exuded a little mockery to Magic Johnson after the game. Pelicans win in good faith. #PelicansGameday | #doitBIG (via: @Zatarains) pic.twitter.com/bacVOuVLM8 — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 24, 2019 Following the Feb. 7 trade deadline, Johnson told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another embarrassing defeat on Saturday night, as they succumbed to a New Orleans Pelicans side that opted to rest wantaway star Anthony Davis. Following his team’s 128-115 loss, Lakers superstar LeBron James could not hide his frustration, and he was brutally honest about how he felt about losing: “The last […]

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers got blown out by a New Orleans Pelicans team missing the services of superstar Anthony Davis. The game ended 128-115, but at one point, the hapless Lakers were down by as many as 20 points. LeBron James was certainly not happy about the manner of the defeat, and […]

LeBron James was more than a little bit disappointed on Saturday night as his Los Angeles Lakers squad suffered a blowout loss against an Anthony Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans team. Following the defeat, James questioned his young team’s sense of urgency, and pointed out that their inexperience might ultimately prove to be their downfall: “How […]

It’s got to be difficult to find motivation when playing for a team that many believe should go full tank mode – especially for the veterans. That’s the situation Jrue Holiday and the New Orleans Pelicans are in at the moment though, as they’re season took a weird turn with the Anthony Davis trade request. […]

Cheick Diallo is oozing potential. The New Orleans Pelicans big man has the makeup of someone who can do a lot offensively. He’s also an underrated rebounder and solid defender wrapped up in a 22-year-old body. In Saturday’s contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, he showed off some of that defensive prowess, with a strong block […]

As expected, New Orleans Pelicans fans booed Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James when he touched the ball during the team’s pregame layup line on Saturday. Pelicans star big man Anthony Davis has requested a trade from New Orleans and it is widely believed he wants to be traded to the Lakers to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have already announced that All-Star forward Anthony Davis will be sitting out in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Shortly after, the team have also informed the press that forwards Darius Miller and E’Twaun Moore won’t be playing as well. Alvin Gentry: No Darius or E’Twaun tonight. — […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry says the decision to hold out superstar big man Anthony Davis on Saturday has nothing to do with the fact the team is playing against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who has requested a trade, reportedly prefers to be traded to the Lakers. Gentry says […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and rumor has it that it is part of a pre-approved plan with the NBA: Re: Anthony Davis rest tonight Sources tell me this was a part of the pre-approved plan. Team has been transparent with AD and […]

The Pelicans are resting Anthony Davis in tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans. Davis played 19 minutes in the Pelicans’ 126-111 loss to the Pacers in Indiana last night. Pelicans star Anthony Davis will sit tonight’s back to back against the Los Angeles Lakers due to rest. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans last month. He’s represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, agent and longtime friend of LeBron James. Subsequent reporting following his trade request indicated that Davis plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent regardless of where he might be dealt […]

Elfrid Payton is hardly good enough to save the New Orleans Pelicans’ season. But as Jrue Holiday drags his team toward the end of the regular season amid the ongoing Anthony Davis drama, he’s still certainly glad to have his team’s starting point guard back on the court. “I loved it, the way he played,” […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in Indiana on Friday taking on the Pacers, and the fans in Indy had some fun with Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis. While Davis was at the free-throw line, Pacers fans chanted “your team hates you” at AD. "Your team hates you" chants for AD…..and he misses both FTs. […]

Anthony Davis may have asked the New Orleans Pelicans for a trade earlier this month, but that does not mean he is going to flake on the team for the rest of the season. Davis says he is going to remain professional for the final two months of the regular season and will give a […]

Anthony Davis clarified the comments he made during the All-Star Weekend in a last-ditch attempt to salvage a poorly-versed explanation of his shortlist of trade destinations. Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans in late January. “All 29 are on the list,” Davis said during an interview prior to a Friday night tilt […]

Anthony Davis is glad to have a plan in place for the remainder of the season, able to play through the rest of the season unless the New Orleans Pelicans decide to go against the NBA’s wishes and pull him from the action. The Pelicans plan to play him moderately, between 20 and 25 minutes […]

New Orleans Pelicans interim general manager Danny Ferry met with local reporters on Thursday, and he cleared up the situation on superstar big man Anthony Davis leaving the arena early last week against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ferry says the Pelicans’ medical staff told Davis to go get an MRI after checking his shoulder out. AD […]

Speaking to local reporters on Thursday, New Orleans Pelicans interim general manager Danny Ferry said starting point guard Jrue Holiday’s minutes will probably come down moving forward. Holiday is third in the NBA in minutes per game at 36.4. Danny Ferry said the Pels focusing on the future means, “You will see a reduction in […]

Not even the terrible optics surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans’ last game before the All-Star break has changed the league’s opinion regarding Anthony Davis. Interim general manager Danny Fery said on Thursday that NBA rules state clearly that the club must continue playing the stranded superstar if he’s healthy, a stipulation New Orleans will keep […]

In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some advice to New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis. As we know, Davis has requested a trade from the Pelicans and will be moved in the summer. New Orleans decided not to trade AD at the February trade deadline, creating an awkward […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in tons of headlines since superstar Anthony Davis publicly requested a trade about a month ago. Everybody paid close attention to the Pelicans’ situation, especially since the Los Angeles Lakers were the main team to engage them in trade discussions. But the trade deadline has passed and Davis is […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton has been sidelined since January 26th due to a right ankle sprain, but it sounds like he’s recovered enough to play in Friday night’s road game against the Pacers. Though it was a brief report, Scott Kushner of The Advocate shared news of Payton’s status on Thursday afternoon: […]

Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar likened his trade situation in from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Los Angeles in 1975 to New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis and his current situation. Davis requested a trade on Friday, Jan. 25, giving the Pelicans little over a week to get a trade done before the deadline. Abdul-Jabbar […]

Ever since the trade deadline passed, people have wondered how long the New Orleans Pelicans would play Anthony Davis. These questions ramped up after Davis suffered an injury that forced him out of a game right before the All-Star break. It appears his days of playing for the Pelicans aren’t over yet: Alvin Gentry says […]

It’s possible that star forward Anthony Davis could play for the Boston Celtics next season, but it doesn’t appear to be his favored destination at the moment. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on Monday that Davis ‘still’ doesn’t view the Celtics as a long-term situation in his mind right now. The 25-year-old […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fired general manager Dell Demps last week, but in a classy notion, the former GM wrote a letter to New Orleans thanking the city and fans for their support. Dell Demps spent eight and a half seasons as GM of the Pelicans. Via The Advocate: Dear New Orleans Pelicans fans: I want […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis are close friends off the court. The two stars were in the same draft class and keep in touch throughout the season. That’s why Lillard has no problem with Davis requesting a trade from the Pelicans. Dame, whose […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could take a much more aggressive approach with Anthony Davis, even if it comes to challenging the NBA and its laws. With the next four games including two against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Pelicans could well choose to keep the circus away from town and hope to convince the league […]

TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal thinks the Anthony Davis trade request wasn’t handled the proper way, rather giving his input on the matter in an off-set interview with Marc Stein of The New York Times: “I think they probably should have done it this summer and done it a little bit more quietly,” O’Neal said. “Because […]

Skip Bayless recently gave his opinion regarding Anthony Davis’ comments about the idea of playing for the Boston Celtics, and it’s safe to say the FOX Sports analyst and commentator thinks it’s a big one. "Anthony Davis seemed to be speaking with his heart when he said, 'I never said Boston wasn't in this equation.' … […]