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One of the more surprising matchups of the first round in the 2018 NBA Playoffs is between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pelicans finished the second half of their season without center DeMarcus Cousins, while the Blazers hit their stride going on a tear winning 13 in a row at […]

Jrue Holiday continued his stellar play for the New Orleans Pelicans, stealing another game on the Portland Trail Blazers’ home floor to go up 2-0 in the series, stripping them of any home court advantage they had as the third seed in the West. The 6-foot-4 point man has dropped 21 and 33 points in […]

After making it known that he intends to be present on an upcoming game to show his support, the New Orleans Pelicans’ sidelined starting center DeMarcus Cousins may indeed be doing that sooner rather than later. According to William Guillory of the NOLA.com / The Times-Picayune, a well-placed sourced has informed them that Cousins will […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a 0-2 hole in the first round of the playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans, who came into the postseason as the underdogs in this series. The Blazers might have to avoid falling behind 0-3 this Thursday minus small forward Evan Turner. According to the Blazers’ official Twitter […]

One of the more shocking things to happen so far in the NBA playoffs has been the struggles that the Portland Trail Blazers have encountered. They have lost each of the first two games against the New Orleans Pelicans and one of the big reasons for the struggles has been the play of Damian Lillard. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans now lead 2-0 against the Portland Trail Blazers. And Jrue Holiday played a big part in securing the lead over the higher-seeded team. Holiday chipped in 33 points, nine assists, and three rebounds in Game 2. He shot the lights out from the field, at an impressive 58.3 percent. He also […]

All may be lost for one-half of the New Orleans Pelican’s devastating twin towers as far as the rest of the season is concerned, but DeMarcus Cousins is still hard at work rehabbing his torn Achilles in hopes of coming back stronger than ever. Whether it’s with the Pelicans or another team willing to take […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to get a shot in the arm later tonight in Game 2 of their first-round series with the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Jason Quick of NBC Northwest, Blazers small forward Moe Harkless is deemed available to see action this Tuesday against the Pelicans. Blazers announce Harkless will be […]

For many of today’s NBA players, showing up to a game with a lot of cameras on them is the perfect opportunity to make a fashion statement. Whether it’s one of the many different types of outfits worn Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook or Golden State Warriors shooting guard Nick Young showing up […]

When DeMarcus Cousins went down with an injury most believed the New Orleans Pelicans would have no chance to make the playoffs. Anthony Davis picked up the slack though and the Pelicans ultimately ended up with the 6th seed and a first-round matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Even though Cousins is away from the […]

Rajon Rondo is perhaps one of the most enigmatic personalities of the sport. Players love him, coaches… eh, not so much. So how does a coach combat such a brilliant mind as the floor general? He doesn’t and that’s the conclusion New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry took on Saturday night, giving his point man […]

LaVar Ball and his Big Baller Brand appear to be on the verge of striking down a partnership deal with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Crawford, according to an earlier report by Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Crawford and his representation are in talks for a partnership deal with Big Baller […]

Clutch defense was the biggest key for the New Orleans Pelicans during Game 1 of their first-round series with the Portland Trail Blazers. A huge block by Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday on a layup attempt by the Blazers’ Pat Connaughton in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter put the game on ice as […]

The New Orleans Pelicans stole one inside the Portland Trail Blazers’ home court with a Game 1 win, 97-95. The visitors managed to pull this one off thanks to a game-saving block courtesy of Jrue Holiday. The Blazers appeared to be on the verge of completing a sly inbounds play as Pat Connaughton snuck in […]

The NBA is not a Black Mirror episode. Of the four major pro sports leagues in North America, it is the most predictable (including the NBA playoffs). Remember last year when we wasted our time watching each team play 82 games for an entire season knowing full well that in the end, it was going […]

Though his season was cut short due to a torn left Achilles, New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins managed to pull off a feat only achieved by one other player in NBA history. In his 48 games played for the Pelicans this season, “Boogie,” as Cousins is known, managed to average over 20.0 points, […]

For the first time since 2015, superstar power forward Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans are headed back to the playoffs. That’s cool and all, but Davis and his squad are ready to open some eyes in the first round during Game 1 on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. […]

When Jordan Crawford made his New Orleans Pelicans debut last Friday night against the Phoenix Suns did he start a new trend? He was the first NBA player not named Lonzo Ball to rock a pair of the Big Baller Brand shoes. He sported the ZO2’s and dropped 13 points in nine minutes in an impressive […]

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and a lot can still happen despite just a few games left for most teams. This is especially the case in the Western Conference standings where only the top two seeds are set in stone with the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors sitting at the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have clinched a spot in the postseason after a rousing win over the L.A. Clippers on Monday night. Yet, if head coach Alvin Gentry could have done anything differently, it’s winning more games to give his star forward Anthony Davis a shot at winning the Most Valuable Player award. “The only […]

Not too much went wrong for star power forward Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night during their 113-100 victory over the L.A. Clippers at Staples Center, but Pelicans shooting guard DeAndre Liggins was certainly on the wrong end of a play late in the fourth quarter. With many of the reserves […]

While it is ultimately an entertainment product, the NBA is a business for players. And, like any business, there is an element of risk involved. Players have to be able to maximize their career earnings while putting themselves in the best position for playoff success. There are plenty of examples of guys who succeed in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are rounding into form heading into the conclusion of the regular season. They need to be just that considering that they are fighting for playoff security in the dog-eat-dog world of the Western Conference. On Saturday, the Pelicans sustained their late-season steam with a 126-120 road win over the Golden State […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

After shooting guard Jordan Crawford played in only two games back in October for the New Orleans Pelicans before he was waived, it was reported on Twitter by ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday afternoon that the Pelicans have decided to sign him again for the rest of the 2017-18 season. Source: Pelicans will […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently in the process of butchering the Memphis Grizzlies at home, but while the game is not yet over, Anthony Davis likely has the play of the game honors in the bag. During the second period of the game, E’Twaun Moore lobbed a pass to Davis that was so high […]

Nikola Mirotic has put blood, sweat, and tears to get this New Orleans Pelicans team into the playoffs, but now he’s giving something even more valuable, his signature long beard. The 6-foot-10 marksman sported a clean-shaven look at today’s practice, hoping this new look will bring his team’s slump to an end. Nikola Mirotic shaved […]

Many great debates have divided humanity for the longest time. From the chicken-egg talk, relevance of brunch, to the NBA’s GOAT conversation. Lately, though, New Orleans Pelicans star forward Anthony Davis posted a video suggesting that he has shaved his unibrow. Yes, his trademark unibrow that has pushed his career to greater heights all these […]

With the 2017-18 NBA regular season coming to a close, Anthony Davis has received consideration for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. Despite losing DeMarcus Cousins against the Houston Rockets on Jan. 26 with an Achilles injury, the New Orleans Pelicans are currently 43-33, two games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers for the final […]

NBA fans have their opinions about which teams are championship contenders. Popular choices include the San Antonio Spurs, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Houston Rockets. However, as long as a 33-year-old trend continues, only five teams have a chance at winning this year, and they have NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to thank. Yes, even though […]

Anthony Davis, nicknamed The Brow, recently flocked to Twitter to ask if he should shave his unibrow, a trait that has made him famous. Davis posted a poll on both his Twitter and Instagram accounts. Should I shave my brow? — Anthony Davis (@AntDavis23) March 28, 2018 As of this moment, it has already garnered […]

When New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday recorded a triple-double during tonight’s 107-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Pelicans made NBA history as just the second team to ever have four players record at least one triple-double during a season. According to Pelicans PR on Twitter, they are the first team since […]

On Tuesday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans announced on Twitter that veteran backup center Alexis Ajinca will officially have to miss 4-6 months of action after he underwent successful surgery on his left patellar tendon this morning. The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that center Alexis Ajinca underwent successful surgery on his left patellar tendon […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a tall order in front of them as they face the juggernaut Houston Rockets inside Toyota Center. While the Rockets are a cinch to finish with the league’s best record, the Pelicans are caught up in a wild scramble in the middle of the Western Conference’s playoff race with the […]

With just one more victory this year, the Houston Rockets (58-14) can add to their historical season by achieving the most wins in franchise history. All they must do is defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Saturday night in a nationally televised contest. Shane Young of BBALL BREAKDOWN posted a graphic earlier today […]

With the end of the 2017-18 NBA season just around the corner, the New Orleans Pelicans are doing what they can to remain in the upper half of the Western Conference Playoff picture. They managed to keep their recent momentum going with a nailbiter over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Pelicans had been trading punches with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis stole the Los Angeles Lakers’ hopes of tying the game with a game-winning steal towards the end of their Thursday night matchup. Here’s a clip of Davis’ steal, as posted by The Render: https://twitter.com/therendernba/status/977009032065159168?s=21 With 4.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the score was locked at 125-128 in […]

As  Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball’s rookie season has gone on, he has seemed to get more comfortable with the NBA, and his confidence has been slowly rising. Sometimes, though, too much confidence is a bad thing and it can cause someone to make a bad decision and that was the case on […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis showed off a glimpse of his dribbling moves with an ankle breaker on Myles Turner. In a clip posted by Bleacher Report, Davis made a little in-and-out move which made Turner drop to the floor in their game against the Indiana Pacers. The Brow made Myles Turner take […]