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The New York Knicks had one of their more successful seasons in recent history in 2022-23. After acquiring Jalen Brunson via free agency, they finished with a top-five record in the Eastern Conference and managed to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs without homecourt advantage. Heading into this season, they’re looking to continue […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, entering the 2023-24 season, are looking forward to putting a disappointing 2022-23 campaign behind them. At the end of the day, the Pelicans’ hopes of being legitimate title contenders hinge on the health of Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram tried his best to prop up the Pelicans in the aftermath of Williamson’s […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion Williamson, excitement was the one word that came to mind surrounding this organization because they had finally found the face of their future. Also having All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans looked to immediately solidify themselves as a threat in the Western Conference. Since drafting Zion first overall […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 2022-23 season went downhill the instant Zion Williamson suffered what ended up being a season-ending injury back in January. Williamson, when he’s off and running, is such an impactful force, an unstoppable freight train in the paint who fuels the Pelicans’ high-octane offense. But his inability to stay healthy has become […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s physical condition has been a trendy topic in league circles ever since the highflying southpaw broke into the scene as one of the most hyped-up prospects back in Duke. Some wondered if Williamson was too heavy for his height, as well as his playstyle, which may lead to an […]

Zion Williamson apparently took his offseason conditioning more seriously than at any other point of his injury-marred career. While that Media Day tidbit from David Griffin was eye-opening given the obvious suggestion that Williamson wasn’t training at a “professional” level in summers past, it also serves as a warning to what could await New Orleans […]

The start of training camp is always an optimistic time for NBA teams looking to break into the upper-echelon of true title contention. The hype is at an all-time high, and this appears to be the case for Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Williamson and the Pelicans are looking forward to putting […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to tipoff training camp, but they’re already dealing with injuries. Their lineup is decimated as Trey Murphy III, Jose Alvarado and Larry Nance Jr. are not expected to be ready by the time official preparation for 2023-24 begin on October 5th, so the Pelicans will be missing three integral […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are the definition of an NBA franchise stuck in limbo as Head Coach Willie Green and the team prepare for the 2023-2024 season. The Pelicans have the talent to make a deep playoff run, but injuries and other difficulties continue to cause disturbances. The Pelicans may look to address roster issues […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ offseason was rather uneventful. Despite plenty of noise surrounding Zion Williamson around the NBA Draft, the Pelicans didn’t do much of anything this offseason. The only real addition they made to their team was adding Cody Zeller on a minimum contract after losing Jaxson Hayes in free agency, who bolted New […]

As training camp is set to begin, the New Orleans Pelicans are already prepared to be without Trey Murphy III due to undergoing knee surgery. Now, the Pelicans are once again having to deal with the injury bug, as Jose Alvarado and Larry Nance Jr. will not be available for the start of training camp. […]

The NBA essentially added an extra roster spot for teams this season with the addition of a third two-way contract spot. That brings the total number of players teams can carry into the regular season to 18, 15 standard contracts and three two-way contracts. At this point in the offseason, so close to the start […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the newer franchises in the NBA. New Orleans debuted as the Hornets in the 2002 season but became the Pelicans in 2012. In the Pelicans short history, they have had some great draft picks. However, they have also whiffed on some of their picks, and, with their short […]

Once again, the New Orleans Pelicans enter this upcoming season with renewed hope that Zion Williamson will finally put together a healthy campaign. It goes without saying that the Pelicans’ success relies heavily on whether Williamson is available or not. With the 2019 No. 1 overall pick, New Orleans went 17-12, which, if sustained, could […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to rebound after a disappointing 2022-23 campaign. Williamson missed essentially the second half of the season with a lingering hamstring issue, and the Pelicans ultimately found themselves missing out on the playoffs altogether after coming up empty in the Play-In Round. Now, however, it appears that […]

NBA Training Camps are near and it looks like some players may have a questionable status. One of those is Jose Alvarado. The New Orleans Pelicans guard suffered an ankle injury during a workout within weeks of the NBA season start. This is concerning given that his biggest strengths are his lateral coverage on defense […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had the best record in the Western Conference at one point in the 2022-23 NBA season. They weren’t able to sustain it though as they suffered multiple injuries including losing star player Zion Williamson for the remainder of the season after he suffered a hamstring injury. The Pelicans did not make […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a lot of hype surrounding them early on last season, but it tapered off pretty quickly thanks to a hamstring injury that limited Zion Williamson to just 29 games. The 2022-23 roster, which was constructed by general manager Trajan Langdon, was immensely talented, but they were rarely complete and struggled […]

Remember the trade request Damian Lillard made to the Portland Trail Blazers roughly on July 1st? It’s bascically been crickets on the Lillard trade front ever since. Everyone knows the seven-time All-Star’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat. That’s fine and all, and it certainly is Lillard’s prerogative to try to basketball for the team […]

Brandon Ingram has been with the New Orleans Pelicans since the start of the 2019-20 season, the only year in which he was named an All-Star. Despite being in the NBA for seven seasons now, Ingram is still just 26 years old and remains one of the faces of the franchise alongside 2019 first overall […]

The 2023-24 season has not even started and the New Orleans Pelicans already find themselves dealing with problems. Injuries plagued this organization a season ago and now, they are set to begin the new year without Trey Murphy III. On Thursday, the team announced that Murphy underwent a partial meniscectomy and received a biologic injection […]

Though it’s been years since either Anthony Davis or Chris Paul played for the New Orleans Pelicans, Saints quarterback Drew Brees still is bummed the two didn’t stay in New Orleans. During an interview on Bovada’s Scoop B Talks with host, Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Drew Brees spoke on being happy for Davis, but simultaneously […]

It goes without saying how much Drew Brees means to New Orleans after leading the Saints to an emotionally-charged Super Bowl title in 2010. But he also holds a special place in his heart for the city he has called home for almost the last two decades. That much is evidenced by all of the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III underwent a successful partial meniscectomy and received a biologic injection in his left knee on Thursday afternoon, the team announced. Murphy is expected to miss the next 10-to-12 weeks and will not be available for the start of the 2023-24 season. This injury was first reported on Tuesday […]

The injury bug has already preyed on the New Orleans Pelicans once again. As the 2023-24 season draws closer and closer, let’s hope it’s bite on Trey Murphy III isn’t as bad as the worst fears suggest. After suffering a left knee injury during a routine workout on Tuesday, Murphy underwent further evaluation that revealed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2023-24 NBA season looking to prove that they can be big threats in the Western Conference given their depth and firepower. However, with the start of training camp less than a month away, New Orleans may wind up being without one of their key contributors on the wing […]

Jonas Valanciunas has established himself as one of the most imposing starting centers in the NBA. But while Valanciunas has been solid in the NBA, it’s safe to say that the Lithuanian big man does more damage on the international stage, especially after leading his country to a major upset over Team USA in the […]

The New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans franchise hasn’t exactly been a hotbed for blockbuster signings in free agency. That distinction is reserved for the big market teams, which was made crystal clear when Anthony Davis decided that he wanted a trade out of the team back in the 2018-19 season. Nevertheless, the Pelicans franchise has still proven […]

Devonte’ Graham is no longer with the New Orleans Pelicans, but he remains a big believer of his former teammate Brandon Ingram. In an appearance last month on the Run Your Race podcast hosted by Theo Pinson & AJ Richardson, Graham heaped praises on Ingram’s ways on the court that speak louder than words. “[Brandon […]

The NBA is made up of the best basketball players in the world. Every single team has talented players and when looking at the New Orleans Pelicans, it is clear to point out that Brandon Ingram is their All-Star leader. The 2023-24 season will mark Ingram’s eighth NBA season and his fifth with the Pelicans. […]

Zion Williamson has to have a good season for the New Orleans Pelicans next year, or his time in the Bayou could come to a close. Fortunately for Pelicans fans and unfortunately for the rest of the NBA, Williamson has been putting in work during his offseason workout plan, reports The Athletic’s Will Guillory. “Been […]

Four-time NBA champion John Salley has chimed in on the injury woes of New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson. Salley discussed Willamson’s injury-plagued NBA career with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson on Monday. Salley, a product of Georgia Tech basketball, said he liked Williamson played in the ACC. However, the former Detroit Pistons star said […]

Brandon Ingram is not happy with his role with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. In fact, he admitted that he was frustrated, especially after a two-point performance in their opener against New Zealand. Head coach Steve Kerr, however, expressed belief that things will change for the New Orleans Pelicans star as the competition […]

The heavily favored Americans haven’t even played their second game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. As Monday’s Group C matchup against Greece in Manila dawns, though, New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has already begun openly questioning his role with Team USA. “This is totally different than what I am used to,” he told […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has signed a shoe deal with Jordan Brand. Brandon Ingram has officially signed a multi-year shoe and apparel deal with Jordan Brand 🤩👟 (via @Jumpman23) pic.twitter.com/ViT2m6f7h5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 26, 2023 Ingram said the following about the move. Via Boardroom and ESPN’s Nick DePaula: “Signing with Jordan Brand […]

A little over two decades into their existence, life in the NBA hasn’t always been easy for the New Orleans Pelicans. They’ve won just two playoff series in that time and have made the playoffs just three times since transforming from the Hornets into the Pelicans ahead of the 2013-14 season. Being a small market […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is extremely confident about his team’s chances for the upcoming season. With Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Brandon Ingram forming a “Big 3” of sorts, the Pelicans figure to be contenders in a loaded Western Conference in 2023-24. Williamson recently shared his initial reaction to seeing the trio together at […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson appears to have been putting in a lot of work this offseason. In new photos uploaded to social media recently, the power forward looked to be in the best shape of his life, sporting a leaner but still ultra-muscular frame as he shot baskets and did abdomen work. Via […]

The 2019 draft class is slowly coming to light as one of the more decent groups of talent in recent history. The debate has always been if the New Orleans Pelicans should have selected Ja Morant with their first overall pick. This comes after Zion Williamson got hit with a lot of injury concerns throughout […]