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The New Orleans Pelicans wasted no time rebuilding their lineup after the departure of DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo this summer. By adding the likes of Julius Randle, Elfrid Payton, and Jahlil Okafor, the Pelicans are definitely looking to build on last season’s accomplishments. The Pelicans appear to be all set to start the season, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will look much different on opening night this year than it did in 2017, thanks to the departures of DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo. E’Twaun Moore saw one of these two losses coming, but the other one completely took him by surprise. Moore appeared on the HoopsHype Podcast with Alex Kennedy […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]

In a stunning move that shook the basketball world, former New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins agreed to join the two-time defending Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. On April 9 this upcoming season, Cousins will make his return to The Big Easy in his new Warriors uniform. Golden State's 2018-19 Schedule: pic.twitter.com/kYvu2CZXsw […]

Former 1st pick overall of the 2012 NBA draft, Anthony Davis has slowly grown into a two-way juggernaut. Averaging 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks, he has led the way for the New Orleans Pelicans ever since his tenure. During the last Western Conference playoffs, he solidified his rise by notching his first playoff […]

The Houston Rockets will get their season started on Oct. 17 against Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA announced Wednesday. Clutch City will start the day after the season takes off on Oct. 16, while also taking on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers along with the L.A. Clippers in the […]

According to NBA insider Keith Smith, the New Orleans Pelicans’ recent signing of Jahlil Okafor was a deal that was two years in the making. Apparently, the Pelicans already had their eyes set on the 6-foot-11 big man as early as his rookie year, with an anonymous source close to Okafor telling Smith that New Orleans […]

Free agent center Jahlil Okafor has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will have a partial guarantee on this season and a team-option for the 2019-20 season. Both sides were in conversations for a potential training camp deal, but this is a slightly bigger gamble by […]

Known for manning the point guard position during the four-year run of the LeBron James-led Miami Heat, former Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mario Chalmers is healthy again and garnering interest from the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. Chalmers played 66 games with the Grizzlies last year […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could take a shot in the dark, recently engaging in talks with free agent center Jahlil Okafor for a potential training camp deal, according to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate. While nothing has been formalized, Okafor remains an intriguing, yet low-cost option at the center position, able to provide […]

New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis is expected to be one of the most interesting targets as he nears the end of his current five-year, $127 million contract, which runs until the end of 2021. The Pels will have the chance to woo Davis and lock him up for good with a supermax extension after […]

Rajon Rondo found success in New Orleans during the 2017-18 season and reaffirmed his place in the league as a savvy veteran. The Pelicans looked like a great fit and it was expected that Rondo would re-sign. Apparently, Rondo was in the process of working on a deal when he blindsided them. After the Los […]

Even though two key ex-teammates will now be playing their home games in California, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is unconcerned about his team’s future. DeMarcus Cousins has officially joined the championship favorite Golden State Warriors, and Rajon Rondo is now paired with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Brow is […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the standard bearers in the NBA over the last four years with three titles in four trips to the NBA Finals over that span. This has pushed every other team in the league to look up to the Warriors by building their roster to dethrone them each of the last […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have undergone some major changes to their frontcourt this offseason that saw the departure of All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins with veteran forward Julius Randle stepping in as his immediate replacement on a two-year, $18 million deal. In light of that move, All-Star big man Anthony Davis has spoken quite highly of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a solid offseason considering the fact that they lost star DeMarcus Cousins to the Golden State Warriors. His teammate and star Anthony Davis wanted him there long-term, but Cousins elected to join the defending back-to-back NBA Champions in free agency as he recovers from an Achilles tear. Angel Diaz […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding forward Troy Williams to their roster. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Williams and the Pellies have agreed to a deal. Free agent forward Troy Williams has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources tell Yahoo. Williams played 17 games for the Knicks last […]

The internet may have replaced television and the radio as the main sources of breaking NBA news, but the good old boob tube can still preempt social media news breakers from time to time. New Orleans Pelicans big man Antony Davis found that one out this summer. In an appearance on CBS Sports, Davis revealed […]

NBA 2K19 ratings are being released and just like every year, they are causing quite a stir. The latest rating released was for New Orleans Pelicans big man, Anthony Davis. The All-Star’s mark comes in at an exceptional 94. He’s sure to be one of the highest-rated players in the game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1021892978116198400 Coming off a […]

Free agent point guard Yogi Ferrell recently walked back his commitment to the Dallas Mavericks after reaching a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the team, and now teams are on the lookout for his services. Among those interested are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Ferrell […]

The media didn’t take long to ask DeMarcus Cousins about his contract negotiations with New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps upon his introductory press conference. The big man was reportedly irate by the disrespectful offer from the front office, one that ultimately paved the way for his decision to sign with the Golden State […]

As someone whose job hunting and house hunting right know, I understand why Carmelo Anthony will take his post buyout team selection seriously. Do I want to move to California and pay a high tax rate? Am I feeling frugal enough pay for a place with air conditioning? Do I have to start cheering for […]

Still reeling from the loss of point guard Rajon Rondo to the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans may have tried to replace their departing court general with a former Laker, Isaiah Thomas. During the guard’s Instagram live stream, after becoming the newest member of the Denver Nuggets, Pelicans star Anthony Davis posted a […]

Julius Randle is starting a new chapter of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans. But he may still have the Los Angeles Lakers on the mind. Julius on working with Erman: " This is my first time in 4 years I've had to do a defensive skill drill… so yeah" — Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) […]

Elfrid Payton is not only excited about returning to his old stomping grounds after signing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, but also to play alongside Jrue Holiday, who’s had his best season yet. Holiday earned First Team All-Defense honors this season after developing into a lockdown shooting guard, despite his size at […]

The New Orleans Pelicans lost two valuable starters in center DeMarcus Cousins and point guard Rajon Rondo, yet their front office, led by general manager Dell Demps, is now dwelling on their departures, rather excited about the signings they made to replace them, according to Scott Kushner of Pelicans.com. The Pels snagged Julius Randle and […]

Despite what seemed to be an inseparable partnership between DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis; Fire and Ice, the latter sought to bring recently-renounced Julius Randle on board as soon as the opportunity arose, according to Scott Kushner of Pelicans.com. Randle ended discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers, agreeing to part ways, and only hours later after […]

Julius Randle signed a two year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason with the second year being a player option, but that doesn’t mean he wants to only spend two years down south. He told Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com that this is where wants to be his home. “I want this to be […]

Offensive dynamo Trevon Bluiett has signed a two-way deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The news was reported first by Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: Undrafted Xavier forward Trevon Bluiett has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, agent Cervando Tejeda tells Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 12, 2018 The […]

When most fans are upset that a player left their family team, they might curse at them on social media or take to the streets and burn their jerseys. One New Orleans Pelicans fan upset by DeMarcus Cousins leaving his favorite team for the Golden State Warriors decided to take his old Cousins jersey to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ frontcourt is back once again to being a one-headed beast following the departure of DeMarcus Cousins, who is now a member of the Golden State Warriors. With Cousins gone, Anthony Davis is now the only All-Star down low for the Pelicans, beginning next season. The Pelicans prepared themselves for this scenario […]

Unlike Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins, Ian Clark is not hopping into another team. He will still be wearing New Orleans Pelicans colors next season after agreeing to a one-year deal with the franchise, per Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Free agent guard Ian Clark has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the […]

Cheick Diallo is entering his third year with the New Orleans Pelicans, and that includes playing in the Summer League. This will be the third year in a row he has played in the Summer League and although some players might get frustrated having to play in the league for another year, Diallo is making […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have “had discussions” about acquiring Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder in a trade, according to NBC Sports anchor Fletcher Mackel. The Pelicans reportedly like his talent but have major concerns about his pending legal issues, specifically a felony battery case from September. The Hawks have grown tired of Schroder and hope to […]

Heading into the NBA offseason, the Brooklyn Nets were one of only a few teams that had significant cap space to sign marquee free agents – and since there’s so few money available, the market doesn’t necessitate overpaying for talent unlike the last couple of years. However, the Nets chose to keep their powder dry, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have followed a positive postseason with a rather disappointing offseason, missing out on re-signing their All-Star DeMarcus Cousins only a year after trading for him, and their point guard Rajon Rondo, who agreed to ink a one-year, $9 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Franchise star Anthony Davis was reportedly […]

DeMarcus Cousins had a chance to secure a bigger contract than what he agree to with the Golden State Warriors even after his season-ending Achilles injury, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times (h/t Mason Ginsberg of ESPN). Per @TheSteinLine’s @nytimes newsletter: “League sources say that Cousins rebuffed New Orleans’ offer of a […]

DeMarcus Cousins is public enemy No. 1 in the NBA right now. After the star big man decided to leave the New Orleans Pelicans and sign a one-year deal with the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors, the backlash has been fierce. A number of fans feel that he is ruining the NBA by making […]