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New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis has been in the midst of trade rumors going back to a season ago when the Boston Celtics first-reported interest in him. Now only a season away from his impending free agency, his switch to Klutch Sports, managed by LeBron James’ friend and business partner Rich Paul, has changed […]

New Orleans Pelicans stretch forward Nikola Mirotic now has two incentives to score over 30 points this season in games. The first, obviously, is that it will help his team win in the rugged Western Conference. The second? It will get him some free wine from teammate Jrue Holiday. Mirotic scored 30 points in the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans scored 149 points Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, setting the new franchise record for most points scored in a single game. The Pelicans are now 2-0 on the young season. They defeated the Houston Rockets on opening night and are clicking on all cylinders at the moment. With 140 points […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 2-0 start, and their offense is on fire. On Friday against the lowly Sacramento Kings, the Pelicans became the first team in NBA history to start a season with eight-straight quarters of scoring 30 or more points. New Orleans routed the Houston Rockets on opening night, 131-112, […]

The most athletic big man in the game, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis, is up to his old tricks again. The Pelicans hosted the Sacramento Kings Friday night, and Davis caught and finished an absurd one-handed alley-oop in traffic off of a beautiful pass from point guard Jrue Holiday. ONE HAND SLAM! 🔥🔥 📺: […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA. What makes him special is how he can affect the game on both ends of the floor using his unique combination of size, length, skill and athleticism. Last year, Davis was a member of the NBA’s All-Defensive First […]

Thanks in large part to the efforts from Anthony Davis and Nikola Mirotic, the New Orleans Pelicans kicked off their 2018-19 regular season campaign with an impressive 131-112 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Several Pelicans played well in Wednesday’s victory, but Davis and Mirotic were on another level. In fact, Davis and […]

No Rajon Rondo, no problem for the New Orleans Pelicans, who now have Elfrid Payton running the show for them at the point guard position. New Orleans signed Payton in the offseason on a one-year free agent deal, and the 24-year-old Louisiana native made history in his first start for the franchise. The Pelicans demolished […]

For those who play daily fantasy, come next season’s opener, make sure you have New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis in your lineup. Davis’ performance against the powerhouse Houston Rockets proves just that as he pummelled opponents in the paint en route to a 131-112 win. For his part, Davis’ heavy lifting catapulted him to historic […]

Anthony Davis is one of the best players in the NBA and is widely viewed as the favorite to win the MVP award this season. While Davis has become one of the best players in the league, the New Orleans Pelicans have been unable to put together a team around him that helps him compete […]

After claiming point guard Tim Frazier off waivers on Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans will waive small forward Troy Williams in a subsequent move, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. New Orleans has also waived forward Troy Williams to create space for Tim Frazier, league sources said. https://t.co/OuHNr4vxh2 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2018 […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA. A strong presence in the paint, excellent ball skills, and a smooth stroke — Davis has it all. However, what hoops fans might not know is that he currently owns the highest season opener scoring average among […]

Could New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis be the next big man out of the Big Easy? Reports say that tension already exists in New Orleans following the uncertainty of Davis’ future with the team. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst wrote a column on The Brow’s path to become one of the greatest all-time, and how […]

Anthony Davis is among the best players in the league, so it’s no surprise Alvin Gentry believes his superstar big man is untouchable. The New Orleans Pelicans advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals last season, with Davis’ unbelievable season playing a monster role in the team’s success. While Davis is incredible, there have already been […]

According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the L.A. Clippers have traded Wesley Johnson to the New Orleans Pelicans for center Alexis Ajinca. The Clippers are in advanced trade discussions to acquire Alexis Ajinca from New Orleans in exchange for Wes Johnson, league sources say — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 15, 2018 Wesley […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to put out three of their best frontcourt players in one lineup, as talisman Anthony Davis, newly acquired forward Julius Randle and marksman Nikola Mirotic have not seen the floor together at any point during practice. “No. We haven’t. Not even in practice,” said Davis, according to Scott Kushner […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis played a big role in recruiting Julius Randle to The Big Easy in the offseason. After the Los Angeles Lakers renounced the free agent rights to Randle, Davis quickly reached out to Randle and told him to come to New Orleans. Davis’ pitch worked, as Randle signed a two-year, $18 […]

On Sept. 26, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis told reporters he is the best player in the NBA and that nobody can tell him otherwise. The Chicago native is not backing away from those claims and firmly believes in his talents. In an interview with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, Davis explained why he believes […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis won’t make much of the rumors swirling this offseason, claiming his recent signing with Klutch Sports Agency; led by LeBron James’ friend and business partner Rich Paul, won’t necessarily determine his next landing spot. Davis has been the latest rumored to wind up with the Los Angeles Lakers after […]

According to oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag, the Los Angeles Lakers are the favorites to acquire New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center Anthony Davis next season. Here are the odds for the four teams that Davis is linked to: Los Angeles Lakers (-150) New Orleans Pelicans (+275) Boston Celtics (+450) Golden State Warriors (+800) It may be a […]

Despite leaving the New Orleans Pelicans to sign with the Golden State Warriors this offseason, DeMarcus Cousins still has a close friendship with Anthony Davis and believes that his former teammate is destined for great things this season. As the 2018-19 NBA season continues to draw closer, there have been some great stories coming out. […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor says he was in a dark place before he addressed his mental health issues and got into shape. Okafor trained diligently in Miami over the summer to lose weight, and came into training camp with a noticeably toned physique. In a wide-ranging interview with Shams Charania of The […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

Before playing 75 games in each of the past two seasons, many considered New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis as an oft-inured big man whose inability to steer clear of numerous injuries would eventually hold him back from reaching his full potential. This is no longer the case today as Davis, who was once described […]

If Anthony Davis feels he can’t win with the New Orleans Pelicans in the near future, the superstar big man reportedly has four teams that he would like to join. Those teams are the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, according to Chris Sheridan of Get More Sports. Source: @AntDavis23 […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has reportedly spoken to New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis about the possibility of playing together in Bean Town, according to Jay King of The Athletic. Irving just announced his commitment to Boston for the long haul, and it sounds like he’s working on getting the superstar big man to […]

Julius Randle is already reaping the fruits of his decision to sign a two-year, $18 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, seeing the signs of a natural fit with a team that prioritizes ball movement. “This was the absolute best possible fit basketball-wise for me,” Randle told Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com. “One thing that […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor will miss 1-2 weeks due to a right ankle injury, but head coach Alvin Gentry says the setback won’t have an effect on Okafor’s status with the team. Okafor signed a two-year contract with the Pelicans in August, but only $50,000 of the two-year deal is guaranteed. Okafor’s […]

Anthony Davis is unquestionably one of the best players in the league today. This is no longer up for debate. In fact, in a survey recently conducted by the NBA, GM’s voted the New Orleans Pelicans superstar as the top power forward AND center in the entire NBA. This is certainly quite a feat for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced Tuesday that center Jahlil Okafor has a sprained right ankle and will miss approximately 1-2 weeks. Okafor suffered the injury this past Sunday in his hometown of Chicago against the Bulls. He was seen by media members on the United Center concourse using crutches. The former No. 3 overall pick […]

According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is set to make a whole lot of money in a year’s time. Thanks to the league’s “Supermax” rule, the 25-year-old could potentially sign a record-breaking $235 million extension with the Pelicans next season. As it turns out, there are seven other players […]

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Julius Randle left Monday night’s preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after a hard fall in the third quarter, but he’s expected to be fine, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. New Orleans forward Julius Randle left game tonight after a hard fall in the third quarter, but he's expected […]

Jahlil Okafor made his New Orleans Pelicans debut Sunday night in his hometown of Chicago and played pretty well in his 17 minutes of action. The big man scored eight points on 4-of-7 shooting against the Bulls, but his night didn’t end well. Okafor sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter and did not return […]

With training camp already underway and the NBA season set to begin, teams are scrambling to sign as much talent as possible in hopes of rounding out their roster. As such, the New Orleans Pelicans have inked undrafted center Brandon McCoy to a non-guaranteed deal. This news was first announced on the team’s official Twitter […]

Despite Jalen Rose recently doubling down on his take, once again assuring Pelicans star Anthony Davis will join the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency after switching to LeBron James’ agency Klutch Sports earlier this summer, colleague Stephen A. Smith pumped the breaks on that statement, claiming the Lakers won’t be alone in the pursuit […]

DeMarcus Cousins never wanted to leave the New Orleans Pelicans, so much so that he helped the organization bring in players to help the team become better. In a wide-ranging piece for The Players’ Tribune, Cousins wrote that he recruited Rajon Rondo to the Pelicans and some other players because he felt the organization was […]

Julius Randle might not have signed a max deal or a long-term one heading into a juicy 2018 free agency period, but the sturdy power forward landed in his dream scenario, even if he didn’t know it yet. “If you ask every [NBA] player if they had their dream scenario, their dream scenario is everyone […]

New York Knicks offseason signing Mario Hezonja didn’t have the dream start he expected to have with the Orlando Magic after being drafted fifth overall by the team in 2015. Yet his patience and positive attitude were what kept him from becoming an early journeyman like Jahlil Okafor, still looking to find his place in […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis has never been one to mince words, and that trend continued Wednesday afternoon. After the Pelicans’ second practice of the season, Davis told reporters he feels like he is the best player in the game and nobody can tell him otherwise. "I am the best player in the […]