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The New Orleans Pelicans have been hit harder by injuries than any other team in the NBA over the years. All-Stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have both missed a handful of games this season, as have CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, Trey Murphy III, and Larry Nance Jr., who recently returned from a rib injury. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are close to having their full rotation healthy for the first time all season with Trey Murphy III on the mend from meniscus surgery in his left knee. Originally said to be out 10-to-12 weeks when he underwent partial meniscus surgery in September, Murphy has been progressing well and could be prepared to make his […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans know that they have an opportunity to send a message to their critics with an NBA In-Season Tournament run. Williamson, CJ McCollum, and head coach Willie Green are all taking this chance to win some silverware very seriously. It’s not just lip service either. Both their play and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are close to having their full rotation healthy for the first time all season with Trey Murphy III on the mend from meniscus surgery in his left knee. Originally said to be out 10-to-12 weeks when he underwent partial meniscus surgery in September, Murphy has been progressing well and could be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in “advanced discussions” with Fox 8 New Orleans to have 10 games broadcast on local and free over-the-air television waves, per NOLA.com’s Christian Clark. It is a huge move for a franchise looking to solidify thier contender status and further engage a fan base starved of access to the team. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans took care of the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers 124-114 behind a forceful Zion Williamson on Wednesday night. Williamson did it all for the Pelicans – scoring 33 points, while shooting 11-12 from the floor and an identical 11-12 from the free throw line. After the game, the Pelicans’ star had a […]

After missing 12 games due to injury, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum was finally able to see action again Wednesday night, as he helped the Pels obliterate the Philadephia 76ers at home, 124-114. McCollum was understandably ecstatic over his return and New Orleans’ victory against a legitimate NBA title contender, albeit one that’s missing […]

Zion Williamson was on the precipice of making NBA history. New Orleans Pelicans fans were cheering for their star after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He and CJ McCollum were taking advantage of the Joel Embiid-less Sixers squad that looked lost. So much so, that he was only a miss away from notching a […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey shared his frustrations with a fan during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Maxey engaged with a Sixers fan at courtside late in the second half. Based on the Philly guard’s response, the fan felt he wanted him to score more points. An incredulous Tyrese Maxey couldn’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) got their first look of the season at the New Orleans Pelicans (10-9), one of the eight teams that advanced in the In-Season Tournament. With Joel Embiid ruled out, the Sixers suffered a wire-to-wire loss by a final score of 124-114. Let’s break down a Sixers’ loss that was way more […]

Almost a quarter of the 2023-34 NBA season is in the history books and the New Orleans Pelicans (9-9) are treading water in the standings. The narrative should be familiar to any fan jumping on the bandwagon since Demarcus Cousins chased that free throw, or Zion Williamson was drafted. Injuries have again taken a toll […]

Group Play in the NBA In-Season Tournament has come and gone. The NBA’s newest event had a lot of fans hesitant to get on board, but with the first round in the mirror, approval of the tournament seems to have increased. Action is clearly amped up during In-Season Tournament games, and it will only intensify […]

Much like the NBA Finals odds, the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as the top two favorites to win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, per FanDuel. The Celtics are currently slated at +310 to win the NBA Cup, while the Bucks are a close second at +340. Boston being the odds-on favorite […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has not played since November 4, as the veteran guard has been on the injury report due to right lung small pneumothorax. While he has missed the Pelicans’ last 12 games, McCollum is set to return on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Based on the Pelicans’ latest injury […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will head to the Bayou to face the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 76ers-Pelicans prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The 76ers destroyed the Los Angeles Lakers 138-94 in their last contest on Monday. Initially, it […]

The Utah Jazz’s depth is starting to show despite not having Lauri Markkanen. They got a needed win over the New Orleans Pelicans where everyone was able to contribute to the best that they could. Will Hardy is managing players like Walker Kessler, Simone Fontecchio, Keyonte George, and other key players. His schematics paved the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 9-9 on the season following a 114-112 road loss to the Utah Jazz and have only themselves to blame. Forget injuries. The Pelicans are wasting easy opportunities to put more points on the board and it is costing them some pivotal Western Conference wins. More worrisome for the franchise […]

There was cause for much concern for the New Orleans Pelicans when CJ McCollum was diagnosed with a collapsed lung in early November, as McCollum has sustained this injury in the past. It was unclear yet just how severe the injury McCollum sustained was, but clearly, matters of the respiratory system aren’t anything to take […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green said “If it ain’t broke, I ain’t fixing it” when asked about the current starting five after a Thanksgiving week home win over the Sacramento Kings. Well, Green will soon be dealing with “some of those good problems” this holiday season. CJ McCollum is targeting a return to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans saw plenty of social media criticism from their fans following a 105-100 road loss to the Utah Jazz this past Thanksgiving weekend. First, Zion Williamson did not play due to rest. Then the Pelicans squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead, dropping a very winnable game in a very crowded NBA Western Conference […]

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz for the second time this season on Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pelicans-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pelicans are 9-8, and they are coming off […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been without star sharpshooter CJ McCollum as he battles back from a scary lung injury. But with McCollum close to making a full recovery, the Pelicans have laid out his return plan. New Orleans is hoping to have CJ McCollum return during their upcoming two-game homestand, via Shams Charania of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are always going to be a better team when Zion Williamson is healthy and playing. Although the former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick has yet to play in both games of a back-to-back set so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Pelicans are undeniably ecstatic that Williamson is […]

We’re back with our daily NBA predictions and pick as we’re set to bring you coverage of this fun matchup out West. The New Orleans Pelicans (9-7) will take on the Utah Jazz (4-11) as both teams ride opposite streaks heading into this one. Check out our NBA odds series for our Pelicans-Jazz prediction and pick. The New Orleans […]

Don’t look now, but the In-Season Tournament is back and better than ever! Buckle up basketball fans, as the New Orleans Pelicans make a trip to Southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers. Check out our NBA odds series, where our Pelicans-Clippers prediction and pick will be unveiled. After a rocky start to […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green tries to keep the focus on the here and now with faith that things will work out in the future, especially when it comes to All-Stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. It’s how the third-year head coach has kept rosters ravaged by injury in the playoff conversation ever […]

The Portland Trail Blazers became synonymous with the duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Both stars have now moved on with Lillard heading to team up with the Milwaukee Bucks and McCollum went to a young but competitive New Orleans Pelicans squad. However, it was once thought that the two could bring a Larry […]

The first month of the NBA season is in the books and the New Orleans Pelicans are currently fourth in games missed (56) so far this season, coming off a 2022-23 year with 220 total. They are a quarter of a way towards a full season’s total just 18% of the way through the 2023-24 […]

Zion Williamson and New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green have both made public statements recently that left some of us in the press room wondering what exactly was meant by their replies. Well, CJ McCollum’s newest podcast provided some clarity on exactly how Williamson, Brandon Ingram and the team is diagnosing and addressing the […]

The Sacramento Kings head out to Louisiana to take on the New Orleans Pelicans who came into this Wednesday night showdown with a leg up on their competition. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Kings-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had some unfortunate luck this season when it comes to injuries. Surprisingly though, franchise player Zion Williamson has not had any injury concerns so far despite being limited the past few years. The Pelicans have managed to stay competitive while they await the return of several key players. The Pelicans […]

After a five-game losing streak, the New Orleans Pelicans have won three of their last four games, including wins over the Denver Nuggets and beating the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings by more than 20 points. Now, Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is saying that a team meeting got everyone on the same page: "We weren't […]

The old saying goes, “Once is lucky, twice is a coincidence, but three is a pattern.” Well, rookie Herb Jones was unlucky, falling victim to second-round stereotypes. Sophomore year Herb Jones was simply snubbed. Now, for the third season in a row, Jones is a hard-to-ignore problem for opposing teams. With every passing game, the […]

If you’ll allow for a food analogy this Monday before Thanksgiving, the NBA season is nowhere near baked done but 14 games is enough to get the smells circulating through the kitchen. Specific lineups are still working with small sample sizes but some spicy trends are starting to emerge. Well, it seems the New Orleans […]

Zion Williamson dominated inside by scoring 26 points on 12-for-16 shooting to propel the New Orleans Pelicans to a 129-93 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Williamson was overpowering for the Pelicans, but it was one slam in particular that had fans going wild: ZION WILLIAMSON STEAL AND SLAM 📸pic.twitter.com/HADk7sCoN3 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 21, 2023 […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been dealing with a collapsed right lung for the last two weeks. On Monday, Pelicans coach Willie Green offered an update, according to Christian Clark of NOLA News: “They are still working it out with the doctors. They want to make sure CJ gets to the floor healthy […]

The Sacramento Kings are in the middle of a six-game road trip as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Kings-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Kings are now 8-4, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will get a major boost on Monday night when Jose Alvarado finally returns. The guard suffered an ankle injury in the offseason but made it clear that he’s very much ready to roll for his season debut against the Sacramento Kings. Via ClutchPoints (H/T Pro Pels Talk): “I’m back. I feel […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest tickets in town when Zion Williamson takes the court. Every play could be a highlight worthy of the NBA Dunk Contest. Fan anticipation levels when Williamson is winding up for a windmill 360 or alley-oop are immeasurable, unless you’re rooting for the Phoenix Suns. Even Pierre […]