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The Memphis Grizzlies basically traded Jonas Valanciunas in order to move up in the 2021 NBA Draft. With that said, all the questions have been what they plan to do with the higher pick. After all, they must really like whom they can select in the Top 10 that they’re willing to even part ways […]

The NBA Draft is just a few days away and now we officially have our first blockbuster trade of the offseason. The Memphis Grizzlies are sending Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans for Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.  BREAKING: Memphis is finalizing a trade to send Jonas Valanciunas […]

After failing to build on his rookie season, Tyler Herro’s future with the Miami Heat could be in jeopardy. Herro’s numbers weren’t bad in Year 2, but he didn’t jump up as much as hoped and he was a disaster in the first-round sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. With the Heat looking […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly exploring possible options for unloading veteran guard Eric Bledsoe off their books, including one that will have him play alongside Ja Morant with the Memphis Grizzlies,  according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report: Sources said the Pelicans have generated traction with the Grizzlies in a framework that would swap […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Alex Caruso and Josh Hart just had a hilarious exchange on the mean streets of Twitter. Caruso went on a bit of a rant about how the Twitterverse is populated by all sorts of “experts.” Hart decided to chime in and it resulted in a brief moment that took you […]

The Golden State Warriors’ multiple future Hall of Famers were clearly the driving force behind their dynastic run in the 2010s. But you can’t discount the excellent job done by their coaching staff to maximize their roster year in, and year out. Stephen Curry knows this perfectly. As someone whose training regiment and on-court adjustments […]

Swin Cash enjoyed a very successful 15 year run in the WNBA from 2002-2016. She finished her playing career as a 3-time Champion, 4-time All-Star, and 2-time Olympic Gold Medal winner. Now, she’s the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. As Cash and the Pelicans prepare for the 2021 NBA Draft […]

Australia’s Josh Giddey is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 guard spent the past year playing for the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL). He won the NBL’s 2021 Rookie of the Year award, averaging 10.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and a league-high 7.6 assists across 28 […]

Where Lonzo Ball ends up at the conclusion of this offseason is anyone’s guess at this point. The New Orleans Pelicans guard is set to be a restricted free agent and could draw quite the offer sheet from another team. It’s already been reported that the Pelicans are unlikely to match any huge offer sheet […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off an atrocious season where they missed out on the playoffs once again under head coach Stan Van Gundy. Since, he’s been fired after just one year in charge. Zion Williamson desperately needs more help around him and according to the Action Network’s Matt Moore, the Pelicans plan to […]

Every year, there always seems to be a player who bolsters his NBA Draft stock over the course of the NCAA tournament. In the 2021 NCAA Tournament, numerous players took full advantage of the opportunity to shine on the biggest stage in college basketball, including Davion Mitchell out of Baylor. Not many viewed Davion Mitchell […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is a restricted free agent this offseason, and as his agent Rich Paul said it, they will be exploring the free agent market in search of the best deal. While it is not a surprising statement from the Klutch Sports founder and NBA super agent, it basically sends one […]

After another disappointing season that saw the Chicago Bulls go 31-41 and miss out on the postseason, it was a move Chicago made during the year that provided optimism for the future. At the NBA Trade Deadline during the year, the Bulls acquired Orlando Magic all-star center Nikola Vucevic. Pairing him alongside fellow all-star Zach […]

Lonzo Ball’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans grows murkier by the day. In the latest report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Ball looks likely to part ways with the Louisiana-based side. Shams reported on the Pelicans guard in his newest edition of Inside Pass: “New Orleans is unlikely to match a significant offer sheet […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still searching for a head coach after they parted ways with Stan Van Gundy one season into his contract. With a talented duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans roster outside of that is pretty bleak. With their coaching search still ongoing, it turns out they have significant […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still searching for a head coach after moving on from Stan Van Gundy just one season into his tenure. The NBA Draft is also approaching, and the Pelicans have some key decisions to make in an effort to have a competitive team with the nucleus of Brandon Ingram and Zion […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has made some significant strides in his jump shot. This season, he shot 37.8 percent from deep which is an improvement from the previous seasons: 30.5 percent in his rookie year, 32.9 percent in his second year, and 37.5 percent last season. Obviously, these are much lower percentages compared […]

The Detroit Pistons won the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery last month and are in position to draft Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in the draft. While the current expectation is that the Pistons will indeed take Cunningham with that pick, there are teams inquiring about a potential trade involving that selection, including the […]

Rumors surrounding Damian Lillard’s availability are heating up as more teams around the league have expressed interest. The Portland Trail Blazers are quiet for now, but it’s no secret the organization is looking to conduct a blockbuster trade. It’s more likely they trade CJ McCollum, but if the right offer is made for Lillard, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans decided to move on from head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season. After the decision, talks about his relationship with both Zion Williamson and Brandin Ingram came about. However, Van Gundy hooped on the STUpodity podcast by Stugotz and put those rumors to bed, according to Jonathan Soveta.  “Front […]

The New Orleans Pelicans missed the playoffs in 2020-2021 and now face some serious decisions regarding their future. They let Stan Van Gundy and are still searching for a new head coach. Trade buzz has swirled regarding Zion Williamson, although he isn’t likely going anywhere. Trade talks have also focused on Brandon Ingram. However, there […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are looking to make some big moves in the offseason. One player that has been rumored to be on their radar is New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, who himself is set to enter free agency in the summer. As it turns out, the feeling might actually […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off another disappointing campaign where they failed to make the playoffs. Zion Williamson was electrifying, but the Pels need some help in several areas in Free Agency and the 2021 NBA Draft. To be frank, NOLA must add more weapons around their franchise star. Aside from Brandon Ingram, Zion […]

Nothing is set in stone in the NBA Draft. Even if the Detroit Pistons have already won the NBA Lottery and will be allowed to select first in the 2021 NBA Draft, trades can still shake up draft night as they have in the past. Whether it was the Milwaukee Bucks trading Dirk Nowitzki to […]

Isaiah Thomas is not losing hope he’ll get another crack at the NBA. In fact, he is more confident than ever as he has stayed prepared whenever he gets the call. Taking it to Twitter to respond to his doubters and haters thinking he is done and has no way back to the NBA, Thomas […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for a new head coach after the firing of Stan Van Gundy, who lasted just one dysfunctional season with the team. Rapper Master P is now throwing his hat into the ring, according to TMZ Sports. Master P is from New Orleans, and he wants the franchise to “do […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still in search of a new head coach after firing Stan van Gundy. However, if betting odds are any indication, it looks like Jason Kidd is the leading candidate to take over the franchise led by Zion Williamson. According to BetOnline.ag, Kidd is a 7/2 favorite to take the head […]

The latest bombshell to drop surrounding a disgruntled NBA star just struck the New Orleans Pelicans. Their generational superstar Zion Williamson may not have asked out just yet, but based on the rumors, voices around him are starting to get louder about calling out the team’s dysfunction. The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Joe Vardon, and William […]

Back in 2016, during the build-up to the NBA Draft, Chauncey Billups came out with a rather controversial take on the whole Ben Simmons situation. Five years later and it looks like Billups’ hot take has aged quite well. At that point in time, the Philadelphia 76ers had the first overall pick for the coming […]

Just a day after the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season, it’s now believed that Zion Williamson and his family aren’t happy with the organization. According to a report from The Athletic, they haven’t been pleased with how the Pelicans have handled Zion. There was a growing unease […]

It’s been quite a crazy day in the NBA world. One of the biggest headlines that emerged from Wednesday was the New Orleans Pelicans’ decision to fire head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season at the helm. As it turns out, this shocking turn of events had a lot to do with Zion […]

After just one season at the helm for the New Orleans Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy got the boot. This leaves a huge void at head coach for a young Pelicans team with a rising super star in Zion Williamson and a developing young supporting cast. With a busy offseason already in the fold for them, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram might have played a role in SVG’s dismissal. Christian Clark of Nola.com reported Ingram’s relationship with Van Gundy was on unstable ground for the majority of the season: Van Gundy’s relationship with All-Star forward Brandon Ingram was […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez. Van Gundy took over for Alvin Gentry after he was let go following a brief stint in the bubble. The Pelicans went just 31-41 this season and missed the […]

New Orleans Pelicans stud Lonzo Ball is one of the brightest young guards in the NBA today. This is exactly why it’s hard to believe that at one point in his career, he was actually not considered good enough to make the cut in a particular team. In a recent appearance on Uninterrupted’s Who’s Interviewing […]

It feels like ages ago for Lakers fans, but former top pick Lonzo Ball was once the future in Los Angeles. Then LeBron James came in and things became more about the present. But for one transition year, LeBron James and the young Lakers spent an entire season together. In his episode of Who’s Interviewing […]

New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson has only been in the league for a few seasons now, and he is still developing and blossoming into a star in this league. With a bright future ahead of him and lots of untapped potential on the horizon, Zion very well could have multiple league MVPs and titles […]

New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson raised eyebrows when he talked about his love for playing at Madison Square Garden, with his comments leading to plenty of speculation about a potential desire to play for the upstart New York Knicks in the near future. However, just because Zion said he loves playing at MSG doesn’t […]

The future of Lonzo Ball with the New Orleans Pelicans is anything but guaranteed at this point. As it turns out, a key development in Zion Williamson’s game could actually prove to be the key factor that leads to the Pels letting Ball walk away as a free agent this summer. According to Michael Scotto […]