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The New Orleans Pelicans are not in great shape right now, which is probably something you can say about Zion Williamson. The Pelicans forward recently stunned fans when he showed up to watch a New Orleans game while looking like he had just dominated a nearby buffet restaurant. View this post on Instagram A post […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has opened up about the motivation behind his sudden insane three-point shooting. Adapting has become a necessity in today’s NBA and Pelicans’ Jonas Valanciunas is well aware of it. Now playing his 10th season in the league, the big fella has found a new haven–the three-point area. Valanciunas has […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell in disappointing fashion to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, with Luka Doncic dropping just 21 points. It was a quiet night for Mavs star, who was seen complaining to officials early on for not getting calls. Head coach Jason Kidd didn’t exactly attack Luka after the game, but he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference battle. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Mavericks prediction and pick. Both of these teams have had their struggles so far, but the Pelicans have struggled more than the vast majority of the NBA. New Orleans is […]

Over the last decade, the Philadelphia 76ers were the organization that was known to tank for top-tier NBA draft picks every single year. It did not necessarily materialize because the 76ers have still failed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals since 2001 despite selecting stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons through the draft. Through the […]

New Orleans Pelicans fans have had little to cheer about in 2021-22. The team sits second-to-last in the Western Conference at 6-18, and that’s following a 4-6 run in their last 10 games. Things seemed likely to get better in New Orleans after it was reported that franchise player Zion Williamson, who is recovering from […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 6-18 start this season without Zion Williamson, and it’s unclear just when he’s going to make his debut, even as he gets closer to a return to the court. Fellow star Brandon Ingram has also missed a bit of time, further contributing to the poor record. Despite […]

The Dallas Mavericks set all sorts of milestones in their 139-107 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The team shot a blistering 68.7 percent from the field en route to the easy win and an 11-9 slate. The Mavericks set the new team record for highest field goal percentage in a game, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have announced that Kristaps Porzingis will play on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans after suffering a right ankle sprain in the team’s previous matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is big news for the Mavs as Porzingis has been playing some great basketball as of late. He’s starting to form into […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has made a name for himself in the NBA as a bruiser down low in the paint. However, Valanciunas made waves for his historic three-point shooting against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Valanciunas channeled his inner Dirk Nowitzki with the performance. Quick story on ‘Dirk Valanciunas’ and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers are set to face off for the second time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Clippers prediction and pick based on Pelicans Clippers odds. The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a very rough start this season. The Pelicans sit 5-17 […]

The Utah Jazz just lost to one of the worst performing teams in the NBA this season, and Rudy Gobert has sounded off on his recent frustrations. As the Jazz dropped their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, losing 97-98 via a last second heave from Devonte Graham, Gobert has made it clear that the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got a major boost on Friday after it was revealed that Zion Williamson has cleared a major hurdle in his road to recovery. The Pelicans released an official statement via NBA.com stating that Williamson has now been cleared to participate in full team activities as he closes in on his highly-anticipated […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson seems to be making significant steps in his recovery from foot injury. However, the team will know more about his progression after his latest scans are analyzed. Head coach Willie Green provided the update on Zion on Wednesday prior to their game against the Washington Wizards. Based on Green’s […]

It’s a Western Conference matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Pelicans prediction and pick based on Timberwolves Pelicans odds. The Timberwolves are playing great basketball as of late. They are on a three-game winning streak and it looks favorable to continue that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are forced to do a kitchen makeover based on Zion Williamson’s occurring health status. The number one overall draft pick has yet to experience some action this season, as he deals with a challenging rehab on his foot surgery. Fans and personalities around the NBA have criticized Williamson’s weight, questioning whether […]

Zion Williamson has yet to play this season due to a broken foot. Missing their All-Star power forward has caused the New Orleans Pelicans to begin this season pitifully. They have only won two games, worse than every team but the Houston Rockets. Williamson’s injury updates have been the biggest topic of discussion surrounding the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward DiDi Louzada has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. The 22-year-old tested positive for two banned substances and will begin his suspension tonight, the league announced. The following has been announced by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/YGzQgOFfRw — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 19, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans play in a Western Conference matchup on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Clippers and Pelicans play Friday as each team will be coming off a loss looking to get back into the win column. […]

The Sacramento Kings have failed to reach the NBA Playoffs for 15 seasons already, the longest active drought in the league. Their roster, coaches, and front office have drastically changed already, but the skid is still ongoing for the unfortunate franchise. In their 2021-22 campaign, the Kings are off to a 6-9 start, and one […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has now registered back-to-back big games since coming off a brief absence due to an ankle injury. On Thursday night, he led the Heat to a 112-97 win over the Washington Wizards at home. Butler tallied all-around numbers of 32 points, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals to help […]

If you think you’re having a bad day, just be grateful that you’re not with the New Orleans Pelicans. The slumping squad suffered another debilitating defeat on Wednesday night after getting blasted by the Miami Heat, 113-98. The Pelicans have only won twice in 16 games and are on pace with the Houston Rockets to […]

New Orlean Pelicans Superstar Zion Williamson has not played a game yet this season due to his injury. The team has struggled without him. Christian Clark, Pelicans beat writer for Nola News reported, Willie Green on Zion being cleared to do contact work: “There is still some work to do in front of him, but […]

In a bit of good news for the New Orleans Pelicans, it looks like Zion Williamson is progressing well in his recovery from a broken foot. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pelicans have cleared Williamson to do contact drills, which is a significant step in his bid to return to game action. He’s […]

Like true, um, wizards, the Washington Wizards magically erased a 19-point deficit on Monday night to complete a come-from-behind victory over the lowly New Orleans Pelicans, 105-100. With their escape job, the Wizards extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 10-3—now the best record in the Eastern Conference. After the game, Wizards […]

The NBA regular season will continue on Monday. The New Orleans Pelicans will travel and take on the Washington Wizards. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Wizards prediction and pick. These two teams have been having very different seasons. The Pelicans are 2-12 having won their second game of the […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is still fairly young, with almost every team playing at least 12 games. While some things we expected are happening, there are always surprises. Some of the positives include the Washington Wizards’ 9-3 start, Paul George’s MVP-caliber play, and the excitement surrounding the Charlotte Hornets. However, just like in every season […]

The Brooklyn Nets (9-4) knocked off the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. It was closer than they would have liked (120-112), as they let the now 1-12 Pel’s hang around. But they saw signs of life from James Harden who has struggled at times this season. But while fans were really excited for the breakout […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling big-time. They are dead-last in the league with a 1 – 11 record, as they have failed to find any sort of footing to start the season. Compounding matters is Zion Williamson’s situation: he has reportedly not been even remotely close to game shape, and his injury is taking […]

The Brooklyn Nets will face off with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Pelicans prediction and pick. This is one of the most one-sided games of Friday night’s slate. The Nets came into this season with sky-high expectations, and they aren’t falling short […]

After winning the lottery and selecting Zion Williamson in the 2019 NBA Draft, expectations continued to rise for the up-and-coming New Orleans Pelicans. His sophomore season was phenomenal, but an unfortunate injury he sustained in the offseason has forced him to sit out the first twelve games of the season. Moreover, Williamson’s All Star-caliber teammate […]

Despite the fact that we’re barely a month into the new season, it has become abundantly clear that David Griffin’s job as the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans is anything but secure. According to reports, recent events have led to Griffin now being in danger of getting fired by […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Charles Barkley blasted New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson about his weight. This time around, it’s Barkley’s TNT co-host Kenny Smith who’s come out with some rather unsavory comments about Zion’s eating habits. Much has been made about Zion’s injury woes and guys like Sir Charles and Kenny believe […]

The New Orlean Pelicans have revealed that Brandon Ingram will miss his fifth consecutive game. Ingram has been dealing with a right hip contusion that has kept him out. The Pelicans are facing off against the Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans is 1-9 on the season. Dallas is an impressive 6-3. The struggling Pelicans are hoping […]

The NBA will continue on Monday night. The New Orleans Pelicans will hit the road to battle against the Dallas Mavericks.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Mavericks prediction and pick. These two teams have been having very different seasons. The Pelicans enter Monday night an abysmal 1-9, having lost […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has never been known for his defense. In fact, he’s even considered a defensive liability given his smaller frame compared to the other bigger or faster guards in the NBA. However on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry actually anchored the painted area and went full Dikembe […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Pelicans-Warriors prediction and pick. There are always a couple of teams per year that are immediate disappointments, and the Pelicans seem to fit the bill in this one. New Orleans […]

There haven’t been many bright spots for the New Orlean Pelicans this season. They’re without their Superstar Zion Williamson and have started the year with a 1-7 record. When you dive into the numbers for the Pelicans it makes sense that they’re struggling. They’re scoring the 23rd least amount of points in the NBA, and […]

During his playing years, Sir Charles Barkley was never the most in-shape player in the league. The Hall of Famer spoke from experience as he provided some words of wisdom for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who appears to be struggling with his weight right now. According to Barkley, he’s been in this exact […]