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The New Orleans Pelicans are a hard team to figure out on a night-to-night basis but the underlying strategy is pretty straightforward. This team’s potential is capped by the capacity of Zion Williamson to perform at an All-NBA level consistently. Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum can only do so much, as evidenced by their previous […]

The David Griffin-led New Orleans Pelicans front office is starting to develop a reputation for unearthing late second-round or undrafted gems. Herb Jones has been an All-Defense, better than 40% from beyond-the-arc revelation. Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado provide an energy and attitude rarely found in lottery picks but definitely appreciated in the Crescent City. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Clippers-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Clippers are coming off a win in Chicago Thursday night. Los […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went into the NBA All-Star break on a 7-1 roll. They have sputtered out of that week off in stops and starts for a 6-4 record over the last 10 games. Three of those losses being at home is a concerning development. So is the team’s three-point shooting, which has come […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are continuing their steady ascent to be one of the top four teams in the Western Conference. They are starting to hit roadblocks with the latest being a tough blowout from the Darius Garland-led Cleveland Cavaliers. But, Zion Williamson and the rest of the Brandon Ingram-led squad have been known to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are uncharacteristically coming off of back-to-back losses, most recently losing to the Phoenix Suns as they look to get back into the win column when they continue their road trip in the Big East when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our […]

Shooting slump? That was no shooting slump a few weeks ago, just an assassin adjusting aim on an old weapon. At least, that’s how Trey Murphy III’s pinpoint daggers from beyond the arc have to feel for opposing bench units. The New Orleans Pelicans are starting to run away from teams once the third-year pro […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading home having just wrapped up an undefeated three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference. The Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Atlanta Hawks were all missing key contributors but Willie Green’s squad took care of business to build a two-game cushion for fifth place out West. The team is playing […]

During the New Orleans Pelicans’ 116-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, the spotlight shone brightly on Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson, who both had high-scoring games. As both were bestowed with plenty of postgame attention, Hawks star Dejounte Murray took notice of another, lesser-mentioned name in the Pelicans roster: Herb Jones. Jones […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are mustering up all the momentum they need before the postseason starts. They just got their 39th win of the season over the Atlanta Hawks. This win makes them two games ahead of the Phoenix Suns in the battle for the Western Conference’s fifth seed. A key player who has had […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five games, with three coming on the road. The team will wrap up a three-game road Eastern Conference road trip with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Willie Green got another, off-court win before tipping off against a sub-.500 team missing All-Star Trae […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a tight-knit organization from the top down. The front office is open about philosophy but tight-lipped regarding specific negotiations, plans, and players on the market. The locker room has dealt with years of adversity and play things close to the vest, giving most of the national media little to work […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will head to Georgia on Sunday to face the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Pelicans-Hawks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Pelicans defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-95 on Friday at the Wells Fargo Center. They exploded […]

Last season, during the New Orleans Pelicans lone visit to the Philadelphia 76ers home arena in January 2023, Zion Williamson suffered a hamstring injury and had to exit the game. He was initially ruled out for four weeks, but ended up missing the rest of the season. It was a tough blow for the Pelicans […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (35-28) hosted the New Orleans Pelicans (38-25) to begin a gauntlet of tough matchups. The Sixers played one of the worst halves of basketball any team has played this season and then sat up for the second half to give the Pels a huge scare. They lost 103-95 in a chaotic basketball […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (37-25) are 12 games over .500 and sitting in fifth place with just under a quarter of the 2023-24 NBA regular-season schedule remaining, putting them in position to make the playoffs. The franchise has not always gotten off to a great start under third-year head coach Willie Green, but this locker […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday to face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Pelicans-76ers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Pelicans destroyed the Toronto Raptorsa 139-98 on Tuesday at the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are making out like bandits while on a three-game road trip through the Eastern Conference’s lower middle class of playoff contenders. They are getting to play hobbled squads missing NBA All-Stars. The Toronto Raptors were missing Scottie Barnes and Jacob Poeltl. The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Joel Embiid. The Atlanta […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been on a playoffs-or-bust mission since convening for an informal training camp around Labor Day 2023. Making noise in the postseason is the only way Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum would get league-wide respect as a trio. The Pelicans are currently fifth-place in the Western Conference, but Willie […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (37-25) offense has operated in fits and starts through 62 games, yet the team still sits alone in fifth place out West. They have the fourth-best net rating on the back of a near-elite defense led by Herb Jones. Third-year head coach Willie Green’s main job all season has been to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans crushed the Toronto Raptors 139-98 in one of their most complete games of the season. After the game, Pelicans star Zion Williamson shouted out teammate Herb Jones for his play, and made a strong endorsement for the young defensive standout, per Pelicans Film Room: "When you have someone that's on fire […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been panned in recent years for its lack of originality and star power, but New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson may be willing to help, on one condition. The Pelicans star said on Tuesday that he would participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next season if he’s a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could not have asked for a better week when it comes to the NBA Playoffs race. Willie Green’s group started the month with a record-setting first quarter in a 129-102 home win over the Indiana Pacers. They’ve had three days off while the rest of the Western Conference’s middle class battled […]

Larry Nance Jr. does not believe in empty promises. The Wyoming alum also hates to see good opportunities, ideas, and food go to waste. The 10-year NBA veteran decided to do something to not only help those struggling now but also support those with ideas to help the Cresent City in the future. Nance Jr. […]

Being nice to co-workers is one thing. Being nice to the competition is quite another, especially in New Orleans. Dennis Allen found that out the hard way with the New Orleans Saints. Herb Jones hears the respectful words praising past actions, but he is more focused on the fight waiting for the New Orleans Pelicans […]

The New Orleans Pelicans stood pat this summer and doubled down on the status quo at the NBA Trade Deadline. All the smoke and mirrors around Naji Marshall and Jonas Valanciunas being expiring contracts on the move were misguided. Executive Vice President David Griffin did not build out this roster to wash the progress away […]

Anyone around the New Orleans Pelicans for just a few hours will inevitably hear ‘Herb Jones First-Team All-Defense’ at some point. The phrase comes out anywhere between an interview-interrupting whisper to a cross-gym shout. Everyone knows where this locker room stands when it comes to the third-year defensive dynamo. Fans can even be forgiven for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got back on track in their most recent matchup and are now looking to take on another when they head out on the road to Toronto to take on the Raptors in this Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pelicans-Raptors prediction […]

Flip on a talking head television show or start playing an NBA-related podcast. It will not be long before the phrase ‘deepest team in the league’ is used when discussing the New Orleans Pelicans. The top-end talent is unproven but the supporting cast has already pushed an NBA Finals contender to six games. A big […]

Battling for a spot in the playoffs has become much more intense since the creation of the NBA Play-In Tournament. The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to avoid the Play-In Tournament, securing a top-six seed in the playoffs. As are LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Luka Doncic, who are all in danger of facing win-or-go-home […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got themselves in the record books to start a dominant home win over the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Ingram led the way with 19 first-quarter points and no other Pelican missed a shot in the opening frame, equaling a franchise record with 48 points. The 90.9% (20-of-22) shooting success was the highest […]

Shooting slump? What shooting slump? That nonsense should never be mentioned around Trey Murphy III after a huge night helping Brandon Ingram lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 129-102 win over the Indiana Pacers. The third-year sharpshooter might have been a little off-target earlier in the season, but that’s understandable. Murphy III is coming […]

Campaign season is starting to ramp up, both in the NBA and the United States political circuits. Arguably no organization is stumping as hard for a candidate as the New Orleans Pelicans are for defensive ace turned sharpshooter Herb Jones. Trey Murphy III and third-year head coach Willie Green could not fathom what more voters […]

The New Orleans Pelicans let things get a little too close for comfort on Friday after building up a 31-point lead at home against the Indiana Pacers. Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III eventually finished off a 101-89 win, but there is plenty of credit to spread around. Willie Green’s decision to trust Jonas Valanciunas […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got a 19-point first quarter from Brandon Ingram in a scorching-hot first quarter against the Indiana Pacers. Ingram was actually the only Pelicans player to miss a shot in the opening 12 minutes. New Orleans was 20-of22 in the opening frame, recording a 90.9% success rate which is the highest field […]

The NBA Season is about three-quarters finished and the sprint to the postseason, or draft lottery, is now in top gear for every franchise. The Boston Celtics are running away with the regular season title but the NBA Playoffs are the true prize. Unfortunately for the New Orleans Pelicans, their schedule down the stretch appears […]

Willie Green’s rotations have lacked a certain drive lately. This made it all the more obvious that Jose Alvarado’s contagious energy is irreplaceable for the New Orleans Pelicans. It was also hard to miss the reserve point guard’s giddiness at practice Friday morning. Alvarado was dancing around in celebration that his three-game suspension was finally […]

The New Orleans Pelicans would have been forgiven for marking up their road game against the Indiana Pacers as a scheduled loss. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III were all listed on the injury report. Jose Alvarado was still serving out a three-game suspension. Dyson Daniels is still rehabbing his knee. […]

The Golden State Warriors had no problem handling the New York Knicks on Thursday night after winning the game 110-99. However, issues occurred when the team took the plane to their next destination. Golden State’s team plane reportedly faced mechanical issues before departing from New York, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. As a […]