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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 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are playing rather well this season as they currently hold the sixth seed in the Western Conference. However, over the years Zion Williamson has received plenty of criticism. Now, the superstar power forward fires back at his haters. Williamson makes it known how much he loves playing basketball, according to William […]

New Orleans Pelicans reserve Larry Nance Jr. used to avoid all off-court business talk. Now he is one of the most active investors in the NBA community. The 31-year-old reserve turned community activist joined the Sporticast podcast to detail a few of his most recent ventures. The Wyoming alum was also honest about which sport […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were dealing with some difficult circumstances going into a nationally broadcast game versus Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers. The Pelicans were on the second night of a back-to-back set and dealing with a travel-related hangover thanks to mechanical issues with their aircraft after beating the New York Knicks.  Zion Williamson and company […]

A glance at Larry Nance Jr.’s career stats suggests the Wyoming alum is a mere journeyman in the NBA. A closer analysis of what does not make the stat sheet reveals a glue guy that every NBA Finals hopefully would appreciate being on the roster. Thankfully, the New Orleans Pelicans have Nance on the books […]

The Indiana Pacers come into this matchup after a win against the Pelicans at home as they look to continue their dominance when they head to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans again in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pacers-Pelicans prediction and […]

Small-market teams in professional sports have to win in the margins during contract negotiations and make every draft pick count. Executive Vice President David Griffin and General Manager Trajan Langdon have hit more than they’ve missed, but neither expected what they saw during the first week of Herbert Jones practicing with the team. The Alabama […]

Trey Murphy III earned the reputation of being one of the NBA’s most lethal long-range threats during the first two years with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Virginia alum had to miss the first 19 games of the season after undergoing a knee procedure and has not been very accurate since returning to the rotations. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be shorthanded as well as jet-lagged when visiting the Indiana Pacers. The team did not get to their Indianapolis hotel until sunrise on Wednesday morning, just 12 hours before tipping off the second game of a back-to-back road set. Third-year head coach Willie Green will be missing at least two […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went into the NBA All-Star break as hot as any team on the planet. They played well in the first game back from the league’s intermission, blowing out the Houston Rockets. The next two home games went poorly but the team is still in fifth place after a road win in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are living the tale of two seasons. The first half of the schedule was one of the franchise’s best starts to a season since relocating to the Crescent City. The week following the NBA All-Star break has been anything but smooth sailing. Brandon Ingram caught a bug, the team lost two […]

The New York Knicks were very shorthanded when they faced the New Orleans Pelicans. All they had was Donte DiVincenzo. Julius Randle, Jalen Brunson, and Isaiah Hartenstein were big absences from the squad which meant that the Zion Williamson-led squad had to take advantage. They did exactly just that and left the Knicks struggling. Larry […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram had an injury scare in the first half of Tuesday night’s game at Madison Square Garden versus the New York Knicks. Ingram exited the game and headed to the locker room after seemingly turning his ankle while trying to attack the defense of Knicks big man Jericho Sims. Brandon […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have dropped two straight games since initially picking up a 22-point win over the Houston Rockets coming out of the All-Star break. In a very crowded Western Conference, there is very little room for error, especially with the Pelicans being just a half-game ahead of the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pelicans are having a good season. They are coming off a tough game against the New York Knick, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were healthy and playing some of their best basketball going into the NBA All-Star break. The team limped out of the league-wide hiatus however, posting a 1-2 record with more injuries and suspensions than highlights. Having four unavailable players opened up some playing time for the locker room’s newest rookie, but […]

There is truly never a dull moment in the NBA world, especially when Stephan A. Smith is involved. There are few people that would get into a week long spat with an entire NBA franchise, but Smith is one them, and he is in battle with the New Orleans Pelicans right now after some comments […]

DeMarcus Cousins used to be a nightmare to deal with in the NBA. Those days are gone and he’s no longer playing in the greatest basketball league in the world. He is still active, though, playing abroad while he still can. The former Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans big man also recently guested on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday to face the New York Knicks. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Pelicans-Knicks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Pelicans lost 114-106 to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center. They fell […]