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Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are facing a major decision this summer. The former Duke superstar is now eligible for an extension, which many believe will be in the range of a $181 million max deal for five years. Pels vice president for basketball operations David Griffin recently spoke out about the big-money […]

It’s safe to say Draymond Green wasn’t thrilled with the play of himself or the Golden State Warriors after the Boston Celtics won Game 3 of the NBA Finals 116-100. Don’t mistake that understandable disappointment for any doubts about Green’s belief in his team’s ability to come back from a 2-1 hole, though. Green ran […]

The New Orleans Pelicans surprised everyone by making the playoffs and giving the Phoenix Suns a tough fight. But can they do it again? What they do in the 2022 NBA Draft will be a big factor in that question. Although the Pelicans don’t have their own first-round pick, they have the eighth overall pick […]

News of a COVID-19 outbreak hitting the Phoenix Suns at the end of their series against the Dallas Mavericks just broke from The Athletic, which also highlighted other high-profile cases during these 2022 NBA Playoffs. If you somehow forgot, Paul George missed the Los Angeles Clippers’ play-in game against the New Orleans Pelicans, which the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a successful season, making it to the playoffs without Zion Williamson. New Orleans first-year head coach Willie Green did a tremendous job building the scheme and culture up. The trade for C.J. McCollum at the deadline was fantastic, as he helped them make their playoff push. He is an excellent […]

Much has been made about the possibility of shortening the regular season starting next year. A lot of sides have come out and more than a few points have been made. New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has chimed in on the debate and clearly, the former Most Improved Player winner isn’t happy about certain […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum made his first appearance on ESPN’s First Take recently and he had quite a few things to say. One of his more contentious statements centered around players sitting out games when healthy. The 30-year-old veteran got brutally honest in his message as he described how this processed work during his […]

Larry Nance Jr. has been close to fame since he was born, and continued making a name for himself in the NBA after being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, thriving in the postseason. Even the son of a three-time All-Star who’s enjoyed his own seven-year stint in the league, though, apparently isn’t the most […]

Zion Williamson is eligible to get a contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, and Charles Barkley couldn’t believe the amount of money the youngster could get. The Pelicans are concerned about Williamson’s health status after missing all of the 2021-22 campaign, which is why there are talks that they won’t fully guarantee […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have suffered an early exit in the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Pheonix Suns but that doesn’t mean their players aren’t busy at the start of the offseason. The franchise got some exciting news when it was revealed that star forward Zion Williamson, who missed the entire 2021 […]

Jose Alvarado is apparently the next Stephen Curry. Just like the superstar from the Golden State Warriors, the New Orleans Pelicans rookie is having an impact on how young hoopers play the game. Instead of doing it with shooting, he did it with his defense. Jeff Willis, an assistant coach from the University of Northwestern […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are back in business. They proved they have the talent to be a playoff team and Zion Williamson is finally healthy again after missing the entire season. This offseason will be huge for the Pelicans. Not only will they have to look for upgrades but they have to figure out a new […]

On Thursday, it was announced that New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is officially cleared to return to the floor. This is obviously a huge step in the right direction after Williamson missed the whole 2021-22 season with a nagging foot injury. While his longevity remains a concern, the Pelicans have quite the future to […]

The Zion Williamson injury lingered over the New Orleans Pelicans all season long. Despite the many distractions regarding his injuries and the sense of aloofness he sometimes showed, the Pels made the playoffs behind a strong young core and midseason acquisition CJ McCollum. Williamson’s foot injury kept him sidelined while the Pelicans proved they are […]

The NBA awards are a constant cause for debate among the NBA community. The top-tier talent in the league is deserving of recognition and is difficult to fully evaluate. The NBA awards have gradually been released throughout the postseason properly giving credit for each player’s impressive season. To finish the award announcements, the All-NBA teams […]

Among the 13 teams who participated in the NBA Draft lottery, there’s arguably no team better equipped to take a leap than the New Orleans Pelicans. They were the only team that made the postseason among those selecting within the top 14, netting their pick via the Los Angeles Lakers from the 2019 Anthony Davis […]

The Chicago Bulls had a solid 2021-2022 season, but had a disappointing finish. After being one of the hottest teams for much of the year, they struggled down the stretch and were easily handled by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. With the offseason underway, minds have shifted to guard Zach […]

Earlier this week, the NBA Draft Lottery was held and there were quite a few surprises. The Orlando Magic won the Draft lottery. The Oklahoma City Thunder jumped up from the number four slot to snatch the second overall pick. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets, who had the worst record in the NBA last season, dropped […]

The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery with a lot at stake. They had an impressive end to the season that included a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in tournament. The youthful squad put up an impressive fight in the opening round and won two games over the top-seeded […]

The silver lining of the Los Angeles Lakers missing the playoffs is that they get to take part in Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. LeBron James and Co. have a small chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick but unfortunately for them, even if they do, this pick will be sent over to the Pelicans. […]

With the hobby going insane over Logoman cards, especially after the LeBron James Triple Logoman coming out, it’s expected that they would demand a premium price in the market. Rightfully so since some of these pulls have gone beyond a million dollars, most notable of which is Luka Doncic’s $4.6 million rookie Logoman auto. But […]

After another disappointing showing in the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs, the Utah Jazz could be on the verge of disbanding their core players in a bid to head in a new direction moving forward. According to Bleacher Report, one of those players would be Mike Conley who is already past his prime at age 34. Still, […]

Whoop that trick. If you haven’t heard that three-word mantra before then, odds are, you’re going to be familiar with this from here on out. This has become the battle cry for Grizzlies fans, and for some reason, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry decided to use this same statement to talk smack towards them […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson didn’t play a single game in the 2021-22 season because of his foot injury, but it was clear by the end of it that he was getting pretty close to full health again. Zion was seen on multiple occasions throwing down dazzling dunks in warmups and practice, leaving some […]

The New Orleans Pelicans might’ve finished at 36-46 this season, but they fought their way into the postseason via the Play-In Tournament and gave the Phoenix Suns a serious run for their money in the first round. The most impressive part is they did it all without franchise star Zion Williamson, who didn’t play the […]

Jose Alvarado has emerged as a crowd favorite not only for the New Orleans Pelicans but for a lot of NBA fans from around the world as well. The undrafted rookie has made a name for himself all season long with his relentlesses and the unbridled energy he brings to the court. Surely, fans are […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is one of the fiercest competitors in the league. Being a huge fan of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Booker has embraced his own killer instinct, regardless of the situation. Coming off a three-game layoff due to a hamstring injury, Booker suited up in Game 6 of their first round […]

The New Orleans Pelicans finally made it back to the NBA playoffs in the Zion Williamson era. Incredibly, though, they did it without Williamson. He watched from the bench as mid-season trade acquisition CJ McCollum turned the team around and lead them to the playoffs. With Williamson looking to make a long-term commitment to New […]

The New Orleans Pelicans gave the best team in the regular season a real scare, taking two games against the Phoenix Suns in the first round. The fact that they did it without their most dynamic talent in Zion Williamson speaks volumes about what the team could achieve next season—emphasis on “next season.” When it […]

When you’re an All-Star who hasn’t played a single game, people start to get talking. Just ask Ben Simmons. Zion Williamson went through a similar ordeal this season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson missed the entire season, with the uncertainty surrounding his playing status and his future in New Orleans for that matter, […]

The Phoenix Suns are headed to the Western Conference Semifinals. They closed out their first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6 Thursday night. However, the Game 6 win and return of Devin Booker didn’t come without consequence. The NBA fined the Suns $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules. ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly […]

It may have been unexpected for a casual NBA fan, but the New Orleans Pelicans crushed any sort of doubts on their current 2021-22 campaign. Despite the 1-12 start and not having Zion Williamson for even one second this season, coach Willie Green propelled this squad to a six-game series against the Phoenix Suns in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have been eliminated in six to the Phoenix Suns. But they certainly made an impression on the defending Western Conference Champs. There’s a good chance Chris Paul had no idea who Pelicans rookie Jose Alvarado was before the series began. That’s definitely not the case anymore. While Alvarado is obviously […]

The Phoenix Suns won Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans behind Chris Paul’s brilliant showing, and deservingly so. However, they may have also benefited from a crucial wrong call that further doomed their opponents. With the Suns ahead 108-104 and just over a minute left in the game, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was called […]

Now that the New Orleans Pelicans’ run in the 2022 NBA Playoffs is over, all eyes are turning to Zion Williamson. The Pelicans surprised everyone by making the postseason and defeating the Phoenix Suns twice in the first-round matchup. Earlier in the season, the only headlines about the team were about Williamson’s rehab and reported […]

While the Phoenix Suns earned a hard-fought series victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it wasn’t all smiles for the entire squad. Emotions were high and tears were flowing on the court after the Suns’ 115-109 win in Game 6 on Thursday night. Pelicans coach Willie Green […]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Point God has arrived. Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul made history in their series-clinching Game 6 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The 36-year-old veteran delivered 33 points, eight rebounds, and five assists while shooting 100% from the field on 14 shots. CHRIS PAUL DIDN’T MISS👀 ✅ CP3 to […]

Blame it on the plant-based diet. Chris Paul once again showed that he’s far from slowing down at 36 years old, as he delivered another mind-blowing performance for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Paul led the Suns to a 115-109 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6 to close out the […]

After missing the last three games of the Phoenix Suns’ playoff series with a strained right hamstring, guard Devin Booker is set to make his return tonight in Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans. As if not being on the court wasn’t motivation enough for Booker, a trash-talking Pelicans fan with a vulgar t-shirt […]