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According to several official reports, the New Orleans Pelicans have decided to part ways with 35-year-old center Emeka Okafor. The franchise requested waivers for the 6’10” big man on Wednesday morning. The New Orleans #Pelicans waive center Emeka Okafor. 📰: https://t.co/7tfpP4dalj pic.twitter.com/VRMZBm3VFE — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) September 19, 2018 Emeka Okafor appeared in 26 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could start Anthony Davis, Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic this year. The Pelicans just acquired Randle from the Los Angeles Lakers and lost DeMarcus Cousins to the Golden State Warriors this past offseason. While they did lose an All-Star, their new personnel will presents opportunities for competitive new lineups. Pelicans assistant […]

New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Darren Erman has recently shed light on how his team intends to fill the leadership void that has been left by the recent departure of Rajon Rondo. Speaking to Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Advocate, Erman explained how the Pelicans will need stars Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday to step […]

Majority of Los Angeles Lakers fans loved having Julius Randle on the team, so it follows to say that a great number of Purple and Gold supporters grimaced when they learned that the former Kentucky Wildcat had signed with the New Orleans Pelicans back in July. And you know someone else who got sad with […]

It is tough being in the position of the Boston Celtics. With a treasure trove of talent and assets, the only direction for the franchise is going up. That is pretty hard knowing that this franchise is one of the elite teams in the East. It is so hard to get higher knowing you are […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are bolstering their backcourt with the addition of Jarrett Jack. The savvy veteran will back up the likes of Jrue Holiday, Elfrid Payton, and E’Twaun Moore. Jack is coming off a relatively successful season in New York. The one-year deal was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic and it’s […]

LeBron James is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kawhi Leonard is with the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis and Julius Randle are a dynamic new front court. And in Boston, the Celtics return Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. The NBA landscape has drastically changed and with it, brand new possibilities arise. The Golden State Warriors unlocked […]

The New Orleans Pelicans don’t seem worried about their talisman player, Anthony Davis, has changed agents, according to Scott Kushner of The Journal Times Advocate. Davis recently fired longtime agent and New Orleans native Thad Fouchon for undisclosed reasons and is still evaluating potential suitors to hire. Among them as the frontrunner, is LeBron-James-led agency […]

10-time All-Star Paul Pierce has just come out with a theory that will not make New Orleans Pelicans supporters happy. According to the 40-year-old former NBA champion turned basketball analysts, he strongly believes that the Pelicans will end up dealing centerpiece star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers if the Pelicans perform below expectations […]

It’s been a year since Sasha Vujacic was in the NBA, but the longtime shooting guard was reportedly in Louisiana for a tryout with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Andrew Lopez of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Vujacic last played with the New York Knicks in 2016-17, heading to Italy at the end of the […]

When LeBron James took his talents to Hollywood, many believed that the Los Angeles Lakers were being groomed to be the next super team. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has added more fire to the flame by presenting his theory about New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis eventually making a move to L.A. Davis recently parted ways […]

Anthony Davis isn’t just working on his game ahead of the 2018-19 season. The New Orleans Pelicans star is also laying the foundation for his future, piece by piece. As reported by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne, the All-Star big man has decided to go separate ways with his long-time agent Thad Foucher. New Orleans […]

The former college coach of Anthony Davis and Julius Randle believes that the two will wreak havoc as they join forces for the New Orleans Pelicans. As reported by William Guillory of The Athletic, Kentucky Wildcats assistant coach Kenny Payne believes that Davis and Randle will torture their foes. “Julius has a lot of respect […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis is not particularly known for being a sharpshooter, making only 31 percent of his shots from behind the arc throughout his career thus far. Regardless, he impressed his Twitter followers by posting a video of him sinking a shot from a stunning distance and challenging them to match him. Think […]

Julius Randle gave the Los Angeles Lakers every fighting chance to keep him in purple and gold, but the second-most accoladed franchise in the league had other plans in mind. It took Randle some time to come to odds with his relationship with the franchise, ultimately resulting in the Lakers renouncing his rights and allowing […]

Julius Randle was one of the top talents in the free agent market waiting to receive a hefty offer to either stay with the Los Angeles Lakers or team up elsewhere. The New Orleans Pelicans were the first to strike while the iron was hot, as star Anthony Davis called Randle three times as soon […]

Earlier this week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to an offer sheet with LA Clippers restricted free agent Tyrone Wallace. The Clippers have until the end of Wednesday to decide whether or not they want to match the offer proposed by the Pelicans, but it sounds like […]

With the 2018 offseason coming to an end, several teams around the NBA landscape are still searching for ways to bolster their rosters. One such team is the New Orleans Pelicans, who have reportedly signed Darius Morris to a two-year, partially-guaranteed deal. Sources: Along with offer sheet on Tyrone Wallace, New Orleans is signing four-year […]

In spite of teams utilizing more small-ball lineups in recent years, quality big men are still incredibly valuable and a fleeting resource at that. Not only are they in charge of patrolling the paint to get rebounds and anchor the interior defense, but they’re also tasked to catch lobs and make easy shots inside. The […]

With the 2018-19 offseason nearing its end, several teams around the NBA are still looking for ways to bolster their rosters. One such team is the New Orleans Pelicans, who have agreed to an offer sheet with LA Clippers restricted free agent Tyrone Wallace, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived 29-year-old swingman DeAndre Liggins, the team announced Friday. Liggins played in 27 games for the Pelicans last season and averaged 1.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game. With his above-average athleticism and length at the shooting guard position, Liggins was expected by some to become a solid […]

The New Orleans Pelicans seem to have a more focused version of Jahlil Okafor this season. He recently sat down with Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum and talked about improving two aspects of his game: defense and rebounding. The once highly touted prospect out of Duke University talked about improving his two weaknesses as […]

Jahlil Okafor is getting yet another second wind (a third wind?) in the NBA, this time with the New Orleans Pelicans after two previous failed stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. Yet this might be the team that sticks for him, as he will get the chance to play alongside his idol […]

Jrue Holiday stepped up in a big way for the New Orleans Pelicans’ surprising first-round sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. His defense was suffocating and he went off for 27.8 points, 4,0 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers per game on 56.8 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent from beyond […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum took time out of his day to poke fun at The Big Lead on Twitter last night, who hilariously spelled his name wrong during a tweet they sent out. McCollum 😂 https://t.co/GfvHlNpiVu — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 22, 2018 McCollum is gearing up for training camp with the […]

The NBA Annual Rookie Survey showed that LeBron James is by far and away this class’ favorite player, but one particular rookie had room for more than one favorite in his heart. Aaron Holiday, who was drafted with the 23rd overall selection by the Indiana Pacers, was obviously the one giving brothers Jrue and Justin […]

In a league that continues to get smaller and caters towards the golden age of point guards we are currently experiencing, it has become increasingly more difficult to find productive big men. Not only do we notice this by watching the NBA consistently, but the numbers are also backing this up, as only five frontcourt […]

Euroleague star Alexey Shved continues to draw interest from the NBA, and has turned down contracts from the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns this off-season. It’s obvious to see why Shved is hot property at the moment, as he is coming off yet another impressive campaign in which he was […]

While the Philadelphia 76ers continue to ride the wave of The Process and its first playoff appearance to a prosperous future, Jahlil Okafor–Sam Hinkie’s final lottery pick–is struggling to find his place in the NBA. Okafor entered the league as a talented big man in the mold of the traditional post scoring center, averaging 17.5 […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jahili Okafor could finally get over the hump. In a ‘transformation picture’ that he posted on his Instagram account, Okafor talked about how he fought through anxiety and stress. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmlysmThXIQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=xcc2h1b0pn8b “Often times because of my size and profession people may view me in a certain way, but in reality I deal […]

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 […]