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Zion Williamson has finally made it back to the court for the New Orleans Pelicans. The 2021 All-Star put up a solid performance in his 2022 preseason debut to lead a 129-125 win over the Chicago Bulls, a good sign that he is ready to bounce back into stardom. According to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, […]

514 days. That’s how long Zion Williamson was away from the game after spending the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign on the sidelines due to a lingering foot injury. He’s back now, though, and he’s gotten nothing but love from the mean, sometimes-loving streets of Twitter. After scoring his first two points via an and-1 […]

Just like the rest of the NBA, Ja Morant was hyped up about the return of Zion Williamson. In fact before the New Orleans Pelicans forward suit up for his first game after 514 days, the Memphis Grizzlies star showed his excitement for his draft classmate. On Tuesday, Morant took to Twitter to give an […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 500 days since Zion Williamson scored his last NBA bucket. Well, the good news is that the New Orleans Pelicans superstar just ended that streak on Tuesday night after scoring his first two points against the Chicago Bulls in a preseason matchup. In true Zion fashion, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have gone through the media frenzy gauntlet when it’s come to Zion Williamson. Whether it be about his ballooning weight, his constant injuries, or his discontent with the franchise, there’s never not been something to say against the former number one overall pick. After a full season to heal and get healthy while […]

The 2020-21 season was the last time New Orleans Pelicans fans saw Zion Williamson on the basketball court. He was an All-Star that season and he tied Shaquille O’Neal’s record of 25 consecutive games of scoring at least 20 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. He made his long-awaited return to the court […]

The New Orleans Pelicans locked up a key two-way player on Saturday, signing forward Larry Nance Jr to a two-year, $21.6 million extension. Shortly after inking the new deal, his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate, Kevin Love, tried congratulating Nance with a nice little FaceTime call. But, Nance dodged him, and the Cavs veteran hilarious exposed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a sexy dark horse pick as a playoff contender this season. After overachieving last season, many fans have high expectations for the team. The return of Zion Williamson and a full offseason with CJ McCollum only serve to add more excitement around the team. This is a perfect time to […]

Zion Williamson’s body transformation has been a pleasant surprise for New Orleans Pelicans fans everywhere. The biggest criticism of the former Duke star has been his body. Many felt that playing at a large weight with his playstyle could lead to him getting injured easily. It seems like this was the same advice Zion’s trainers […]

With the first week of training camp almost over, teams should already be taking notes of what their players can provide. The 2022-23 season starts in about three weeks, which means organizations still have time to address any burning questions they might have prior to the season opener. For teams such as the New Orleans […]

The New Orleans Pelicans can’t wait to see Zion Williamson pulverize defenders in the regular season again. Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season because of a foot injury, but is now all set to lead the way for the Pelicans, who, despite not having the former Duke Blue Devils manchild in the last campaign, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a lot of promise heading into the 2022-23 season. With a healthy Zion Williamson joining a team that made the playoffs last year, it could be a big year for the Pels. As training camp begins, all signs seem to indicate that Williamson is ready to shine again. After missing […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a lot of reasons for excitement heading into the 2022-23 season. After giving the Phoenix Suns an unexpected run for their money in the first-round of the playoffs last season, the Pelicans are feeling good about their chances to improve this year. Oh, and they are getting Zion Williamson back […]

Zion Williamson is healthy and ready to ball out for the New Orleans Pelicans. If his new frame is any indication, we’re in for an absolute treat in 2022-23. Zion showed up to Media Day on Monday looking absolutely ripped and in very good spirits. Via Pelicans Twitter: “I feel like I’m at my best […]

CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly agreed on a 2-year, $64 million dollar extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski also reports the deal will keep him in New Orleans through the 2025-2026 campaign. In total, McCollum’s contract is worth $133 million over a 4-year span. New Orleans believes CJ McCollum has what it […]

In just over a week, the New Orleans Pelicans will begin training camp with a strong roster and a ton of players eager to compete for minutes. Head coach Willie Green understands the value of competition; therefore, some of the internal battles for minutes this season will be heated as multiple players compete for roles […]

Robert Sarver made a monumental decision on Wednesday after he announced his intention to sell his stake in both the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. This comes after the backlash he’s received over his high-profile workplace scandal. This stunning development has garnered a strong reaction from New Orleans Pelicans guard and […]

Zion Williamson’s size and weight has been one of the biggest storylines in the NBA since he was a rookie in 2019. The 2020 All-Star missed the entirety of last season due to a foot injury. This offseason, Zion is working as hard as ever to come back and be a dominant force in the […]

Zion Williamson is ready to go for the new season. After missing the entire 2021-22 season due to injury, the New Orleans Pelicans superstar is now looking like he’s ready to take the NBA by storm again. A clip of Zion dunking all over the place is currently making its rounds on social media. Williamson […]

The Utah Jazz have officially agreed to trade Donovan Mitchell, initiating full-scale rebuild mode. With 13 unprotected or lightly protected first-round picks between now and the 2029 draft, brighter days are ahead. In the meantime, the Jazz must focus on maximizing trade returns for incumbent veterans who are much better suited for teams actually trying […]

The fire sale in Salt Lake City has continued, as a month and a half after trading polarizing big man Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Utah Jazz dealt the face of their franchise, Donovan Mitchell, to the Cleveland Cavaliers for even more draft capital. The Jazz have amassed a total of seven first-round […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a quiet offseason for the most part. Their biggest goal this offseason was to sign Zion Williamson to an extension, despite the fact he didn’t set foot on the court last season. Either way, the Pelicans handed Williamson the rookie maximum extension, securing his future with the team. Heading […]

Zion Williamson signed a massive extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, but it wasn’t long ago when there was a lot of drama surrounding the young phenom. Many wondered if Williamson would ask for a trade, and there were rumors about his relationship with David Griffin and the front office. As part of […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant still wants a trade. There are a number of teams interested in trying to acquire the future Hall of Famer, including the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers. The New Orleans Pelicans? They could be suitors too. But, the club is unwilling to include Brandon Ingram, which […]

Ben Simmons and Zion Williamson are stars on the court. People will immediately point to Simmons’ lack of a jump shot and write him off. But he’s a tremendous playmaker who features a high basketball I.Q. Meanwhile, Williamson’s pure athleticism is extraordinary. However, neither Simmons nor Williamson played in 2021-2022. Simmons held out with the […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s journey back from injury hasn’t been easy, and all the criticisms he has received during his recovery made things even more difficult. Williamson admitted as much in his recent interview with GQ Magazine, revealing his frustration and pain about his right foot injury and the rehab journey he had […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has proven to be an All-Star-caliber player when healthy. The problem is he has never been consistently healthy. In three seasons, Williamson has only played in 85 games. He missed all of last season with a Jones fracture in his right foot. Now healthy and fresh off signing a […]

Can the New Orleans Pelicans shock the NBA world and trade for Kevin Durant? Durant recently doubled down on his trade request after giving the Brooklyn Nets a Steve Nash-based ultimatum. But the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors are still considered the most favorites to acquire the superstar. However, the Pelicans profile as […]

Do you still remember when CJ McCollum revealed that he had not spoken to Zion Williamson weeks after the former’s trade to the New Orleans Pelicans was made official? This was some odd behavior from Zion, as most expected at least a welcome call from the Pelicans star to his new teammate. It looks like […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA for the 2022-23 season. They are one of the younger squads in the league with an average age of 26.1, and a 36-46 record doesn’t jump out as impressive. However, the Pelicans showed their potential by advancing through the Play-In Tournament […]

One the biggest items on the New Orleans Pelicans to-do list this offseason involved figuring out whether or not they were going to hand Zion Williamson a max contract this offseason. Williamson clearly has loads of talent, but he has only played in 85 games over the first three seasons of his career. Would he […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s weight has been a hot topic of conversation for a long time. It gained even more relevance when it was recently revealed that Williamson’s new $193 million max contract with the Pelicans has a clause in it requiring weigh-ins throughout the deal to measure his combined weight and body […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ big-picture hopes of sustained championship contention hinge most on Zion Williamson’s health. Given the direct ties between injury woes and weight and conditioning issues early in his career, it comes as no surprise the Pelicans protected themselves while signing the 21-year-old wunderkind to a max-level extension. Christian Clark of NOLA.com reported […]

It’s still a couple of months away before the 2022-23 NBA season begins. Until then, the offseason is in full swing for basketball fans and card collectors alike. And while some may see this period as downtime for NBA cards, there’s still a good part of the hobby that’s taking advantage of this dip in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans poised a colossal challenge for the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Even without star forward Zion Williamson, their inspiring run was led by Brandon Ingram and trade deadline acquisition CJ McCollum. Three rookies were part of coach Willie Green’s rotation in Herbert Jones, Jose […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has some bold aspirations for his return in the 2022-23 season, and he’s putting in the work to get it done. Speaking with NOLA.com, Zion’s personal chef Christian Green shared how the Pelicans forward is focusing on diet and nutrition to get him in the best shape possible. Apparently, […]

NBA players in today’s generation often get called, “soft.” However, it is typically fans or old-heads who refer to them in this manner. They are quick to call out today’s star-studded generation of players for flopping and complaining about calls. But a current NBA player recently called out LeBron James. New Orleans’ Pelicans big man […]

At this point in the offseason, Kevin Durant is still a member of the Brooklyn Nets. For all we know, he could start the season with the same team, despite his highly-publicized desire to jump ship. Be that as it may, this obviously hasn’t stopped the analysts from talking about potential trade destinations for KD. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans left the 2021-22 season on a high note. While they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the franchise took some massive strides in the right direction. Highlighted by the growth of Brandon Ingram and the trade for CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are turning into a contending team. Last […]