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Sunday’s high-octane matchup between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans went down the wire with neither team willing to give in an inch. The game needed an extra period to decide a winner as Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson made sure that their respective teams were not going to lose in regulation. Zion […]

The Boston Celtics are making easy work of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Jayson Tatum is leading all scorers and made some of the Pelicans defenders running in circles. Cheat code ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Tm5msHhwSO — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 21, 2021 The Celtics headed to the locker room at the half with a 16-point lead […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum expressed his intent to get into NBA Top Shot and wants to learn more about the blockchain-based platform. New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart came down as a blessing from the heavens, as he offered to help the Blazers guard in understanding how NBA Top Shot actually works. Hit […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were looking to grab a victory on their home floor on Friday night until the Phoenix Suns rallied to mount a stellar comeback in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans’ 132-114 loss landed on the wrong side of history as it became the worst defeat by any team in the shot clock […]

Lonzo Ball has been turning heads for his improved play for the New Orleans Pelicans as of late. However, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul just gave him a stern reminder that he is still the OG point god of that franchise. With under five minutes left in regulation of the Pels’ hosting of the Suns […]

Just another ordinary day at work for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. The five-time All-Star had another insane performance on Wednesday after leading the Trail Blazers to a slim 126-124 win over the hosting New Orleans Pelicans. It was Dame Time once again in the final seconds as Lillard took over and knocked down […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has been out since January 19 due to a fractured left foot, and no timetable has been set for his return. That doesn’t mean he has been unable to applaud the efforts of his teammates, especially his All-Star backcourt mate Damian Lillard. McCollum was particularly impressed with Lillard’s towering […]

New Orleans Pelicans starting center Steven Adams just took a nasty fall in the opening quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Adams landed awkwardly and seemed to have sprained his right ankle. Fortunately, the 27-year-old was able to walk off the court in his own power and limped all the way to […]

In case you haven’t been paying much attention, New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson has been on an absolute tear of late. So much so, that he has made a bit of NBA history by putting up some never-before-seen numbers. According to NBA on ESPN on Twitter, Zion is the only player in the history of […]

Wednesday night will feature what should be an action-packed bout between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans. Prior to the festivities on the court, Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy shared his thoughts on Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Suffice to say, SVG is an admirer of Dame’s talents. Van Gundy had nothing […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson entered the NBA with an insane amount of hype, perhaps the most since LeBron James. An injury-riddled rookie campaign slowed down the hype train a bit, though he did put up insane numbers during his 24-game rookie season. With how Year 2 is going so far for the 2019 […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made history in their February 16 game against one another. Zion: 31p, 7r, 6a | Ja: 28p, 7r, 8a FROM @EliasSports: They are the first No. 1 and No. 2 picks from the same draft with 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 5 Ast against […]

Out of nowhere against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant unleashed a vicious slam, which surprised Zion Williamson almost out of his seat. Morant has built a reputation as one of the most athletic guards in the NBA. But even Williamson, who’s also known for his aerial assaults, was caught […]

Big changes are coming for the New Orleans Pelicans, revealed coach Stan Van Gundy on Sunday. This after the Pelicans surrendered an embarrassing 123-112 loss to the cellar-dwelling Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. After the game, Van Gundy did not hide his displeasure with his team’s lackluster effort and hinted that a tweak in […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Steven Adams took a trip down memory lane with JJ Redick by reminiscing about some of the memorable moments he had during his days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adams remembered the Thunder’s Western Conference Finals encounter with the Golden State Warriors back in 2016 like it was yesterday. A […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson achieved a feat that no other player, aside from Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon, has done in more than 25 seasons. Last year’s no. 1 overall pick had a spotless 14-of-14 night in the paint against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Williamson […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has gotten more comfortable being a playmaker for his team compared to last year during his rookie season. During an interview with Maria Taylor of ESPN, Williamson spoke out on his evolution as a point-forward, stating he was “always trained to be like a playmaker.” “For the people that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been hot lately, and Zion Williamson had a perfect first half in Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. 💥 Zion is the first @PelicansNBA to go 10 for 10 in the first half 🤯 (via @PelicansNBA)pic.twitter.com/TWVc5IoQj9 — The Association on FOX (@TheAssociation) February 13, 2021 Zion was on fire in […]

It was not so long ago that teammates Steven Adams and Zion Williamson were dueling it out down low, as Adams was on the Oklahoma City Thunder before becoming a member of the Pelicans. In an interview with JJ Redick, Adams talked about his thought process when analyzing Williamson’s game: “it was just ridiculous how […]

NBA fans waited anxiously to see Zion Williamson step on the court and compete against what the league had to offer during his rookie year. He has transitioned smoothly in his second year in the league, developing rapidly into a versatile big man for the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday ahead of the Dallas Mavericks‘ […]

Zach LaVine was El Fuego to start the Chicago Bulls‘ home game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Wednesday. The 25-year-old guard showed how lethal of a scorer he has become, torching the helpless Pels defense for 20 first quarter points. The two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion was immaculate from deep in […]

If you had the NBA’s resident pirate admitting that New Orleans Pelicans sensation Zion Williamson is stronger than him, you win today. Over his eight seasons in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams has established a reputation as one of the league’s strongest and toughest players. Adams has battled with some of the […]

Basketball legend Dwyane Wade had a slip up during a segment of NBA on TNT. While discussing New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, Wade mistakenly said “Alonzo Ball.” His co-host Candace Parker signaled that this was the third instance “Alonzo” was mentioned.  Alonzo Ball? 🤣 @DwyaneWade pic.twitter.com/pIF7KSTYlV — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 10, 2021 […]

Apparently, breaking rims is laissez-faire for the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson actually damaged the rim during Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Of course, the former No. 1 overall pick has a unique combination of speed and power, attributes he has displayed on a number of high-flying jams. Still, damaging hoops is usually a […]

When you’ve got Grant Hill opening a pack of basketball cards on live television, you know that the sports card craze is here to stay. During a halftime break, the former NBA star revealed a hobby pack of 2019-20 NBA Hoops Premium and proceeded to open it. The first card to be shown was of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in their first season under Stan Van Gundy and they haven’t had the success they’ve wanted thus far. Despite the ongoing trade rumors surrounding him, Lonzo Ball spoke about the Pelicans building chemistry this season, via Jim Eichenhofer. Lonzo Ball on the improving chemistry among #Pelicans starting lineup: "We think […]

Lonzo Ball has seen his name involved in trade rumors recently and there appears to be a preferred landing spot for the two-way guard. If the New Orleans Pelicans do decide to trade Ball soon, then Ball would prefer to be sent to the Chicago Bulls, per The Action Network’s Matt Moore. The Pelicans haven’t […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson delivered the game-sealing play against the Memphis Grizzlies in the form of a vicious alley-oop throwdown. Watch the highlight below that sealed the Pelicans’ 118-109 win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies (via Fox Sports NOLA): ZION WITH THE DAGGER SLAM!!! 😤@PelicansNBA | #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/YBFq57FIdC — Bally Sports New […]

Lonzo Ball saved the day for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. In the crucial juncture of the fourth period of the close match between the two teams at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the 23-year-old playmaker made a beautiful defensive stop versus Myles Turner. The Pacers center had a clear look to […]

Opposing teams should be extra wary each time Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans visit their arena. The Indiana Pacers staff learned that the hard way on Friday, as they had to stop play and fix the rim after the 20-year-old powerhouse nearly brought it down. In the second half of the Pelicans-Pacers game […]

In just his second season in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has already reached 1,000 career points, making him the second-fastest player to reach the milestone after Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The 20-year-old high-flyer only needed 44 games to eclipse the mark, tying Blake Griffin’s feat in 2010. Per Bleacher Report, […]

For New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy, their win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday is their best game so far as a team. But from an individual perspective, Van Gundy also heaped praises on Zion Williamson’s performance. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Van Gundy felt the Pelicans put on a great effort […]

It’s clear by now that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will try and dunk the basketball every chance he gets. He added another entry to his scary highlight reel on Wednesday at the expense of the hapless Phoenix Suns defense. The Pelicans had the luxury to mess around a bit in the fourth period […]

JJ Redick’s saga with the New Orleans Pelicans continues, and according to reports, the New York Knicks have emerged as another preferred destination for the sharp-shooting veteran. Redick already appears to have one foot outside the door at this point, with a move away from New Orleans already on the horizon. Speaking on his podcast, […]

“The Golden State Warriors are trading Stephen Curry.” It’s hard to fathom a headline announcing a blockbuster deal that would send the Warriors franchise superstar out of the Bay Area. However, Golden State apparently tried to trade Curry not once, not even twice, but actually three times. You can’t really blame the Warriors for entertaining […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in trading for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is one of the biggst open secrets around the NBA, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer.  The price for Beal would likely start at the haul the Pelicans received for Jrue Holiday from the Milwaukee Bucks. Given all the draft capital New […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick is one of the players expected to be on the move to a contender before the trade deadline in March. The 36-year-old sharpshooter, after all, is a battle-tested vet who’s missed the playoffs just once, so far in his pro career. It didn’t make much sense when the former […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have recently gotten calls about multiple players on their roster, including JJ Redick. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Pelicans have keyed in on the Philadelphia Sixers, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Boston Celtics as possible landing spots for Redick. JJ Redick signed with the Pelicans ahead of the 2019-2020 […]

Houston Rockets All-Star John Wall is indeed one of the best shot-blocking guards in today’s game. Zion Williamson learned that the hard way on Saturday. The New Orleans Pelicans high-flyer, who usually puts all his defenders on posters, got blindsided by Wall’s defense in the second quarter of their respective teams’ match at Smoothie King […]