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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 […]

One of the most heated subplots thus far of the 2023 NBA offseason is James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers’ continued standoff on the trade front. Harden appears to have reached the end of his rope, as he remains with the team after the Sixers front office decided to pull the plug on talks between […]

Fresh off covering the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s inexplicable to think that there’s another franchise in the NBA that’ll make writing a 10 greatest teams list more difficult to write. But the New Orleans Pelicans franchise is certainly guilty of that, although that may be due to no fault of their own. When the Charlotte Bobcats […]

Controversy and professional athletes go hand in hand. Young stars can often take so much blame for their bad decisions because they live under the spotlight. Zion Williamson has received a bunch of criticism that varies from his weight gain, injury management, and relationship with Moriah Mills. Although, the New Orleans Pelicans star may not […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most discussed teams this offseason but not necessarily for any reason they may like, with face of the franchise Zion Williamson taking fire on social media for his off-court choices and pre-draft rumors about the team’s willingness to explore a trade centered around the All-Star forward […]

Brandon Ingram has had a few high points in his career, but his choice for the happiest moment of his career thus far proves that he’s the ultimate teammate for the New Orleans Pelicans. Speaking with William Guillory of The Athletic, Ingram revealed what the best moment of his career thus far has been — […]

The New Orleans Pelicans showed glimpses of their full potential when they made the playoffs in 2022, but they were unable to live up to expectations during the 2022-23 season due to injuries. Preparing for the start of the 2023-24 season, the Pelicans will not only be getting Zion Williamson back on the floor, but […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been having a great time this NBA offseason, especially since they ended up with the first overall pick and French phenom Victor Wembanyama. This young franchise seems to be trending in the right direction, but some not so good news came their way from the league office recently. On Wednesday […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans ended up with the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the entire organization and city rejoiced because this meant Zion Williamson was coming to town. Similar to the pomp and circumstance surrounding this year’s top pick in Victor Wembanyama, Zion’s hype was drawing comparisons to that of LeBron James […]

With Fred VanVleet departing in free agency, Darko Rajakovic replacing Nick Nurse on the sideline and trade rumors swirling around All-Star Pascal Siakam, the Toronto Raptors are going to have a different look than we have become accustomed to heading into the 2023-24 season. This organization has focused on finding ways to become a more […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been involved in plenty of trade rumors this offseason but if any persist, they don’t surround face of the franchise Zion Williamson, but seldom-used point guard Kira Lewis Jr. and starting center Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas, the No. 5 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has spent the last two seasons […]

Filipino basketball fans will be denied seeing one of the most exciting NBA guys right now in action at the FIBA Basketball World Cup as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been ruled out. ESPN’s Andrew Lopez reported on Thursday night that Alvarado, a part of the Puerto Rico national basketball team, is not […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks had postseason expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. After all, the Pelicans were fresh off their first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 season and took the Phoenix Suns — who owned the best record in the Western Conference during the 2021-22 regular season — to six games […]

The year 2023 has not been too kind to New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. But just as one would think that the 23-year old highflyer has already hit rock bottom, the depths of the abyss he finds himself in continue to know no end as he and his family now find themselves embroiled in […]

As the NBA free agency period continues to roll through the summer, many major dominos have yet to fall into place, and it will have a heavy affect on Zion Williamson’s potential landing place. The biggest chain reaction will come from Damian Lillard, who shook the league when he requested a trade from the Blazers […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have released their 2023-24 NBA Statement Edition jerseys on social media, and the reactions of Pelicans fans to the jerseys Zion Williamson and company will be wearing next season were mixed at best. These newly-designed jerseys feature “a different neckline, new styled numbers and replaces ‘Pelicans’ with ‘Crescent City’ to align […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were a franchise that had heightened expectations heading into last season. There was even a juncture when they were first in the Western Conference. Injuries to the likes of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram forced them to slide down and finish ninth in the West. New Orleans has had a relatively […]

Recently finishing up his 17th NBA season, Rudy Gay is nearing the end of the line on what has been a remarkable career. He may not have a championship ring, nor any All-Star appearances, but Gay has always been a well-respected player across this league and he’s been one of the most underappreciated forwards since […]