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We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we take a look at this next tilt in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (10-30) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (11-32) as the two sides play the second game of their current back-to-back series, New Orleans winning the last meeting. It’s time to continue […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a trainwreck of a 2024-25 NBA season so far, currently sitting with one of the worst records in the league as the season passes its midway point. The Pelicans have dealt with a plethora of injuries so far this year, including to franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson, who just recently […]

While it seemed inevitable at one time that Brandon Ingram would be parting ways with the New Orleans Pelicans amid constant trade rumors, the partnership may be lasting a lot longer than anyone expected. Ingram has been out since early December, having missed the last 19 games due to a left ankle sprain. Although New […]

With the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaching, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads. They were once considered a team with one of the brightest outlooks in the league. Now, however, they face a reality steeped in mediocrity and unfulfilled potential. This moment calls for decisive action. For the Pelicans, the trade deadline […]

In the month of New Year’s resolutions, the New Orleans Pelicans have taken a step forward throughout January. They handed the worst record in the NBA off to the Washington Wizards, got Zion Williamson back into the lineup and have been competitive in almost every game they have played. The Pelicans have gone 5-4 throughout […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III recently shared details of a humorous text exchange with Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall following their team’s controversial 119-116 victory. The game drew significant attention due to an uncalled goaltending violation in the final seconds, which sealed the win for the Pelicans. Speaking on the podcast The Young […]

Zion Williamson has had a roller coaster of a career, and it’s mostly been because of injuries. The New Orleans Pelicans star has been sidelined for most of this season with a hamstring injury, but he recently returned to the court. People are now wondering if Williamson still has the same star power that he […]

Being publicly called out is one of the worst situations for any professional. Everyone looks at you for the wrong reasons, and the ridicule is ramped up to a different level. These scoldings take different forms, but the message was clear after the New Orleans Pelicans addressed some issues with Zion Williamson. The standard was […]

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson. His criticism arose after Williamson poorly handled things while the team struggled with a dismal 9-32 record. After missing almost 27 games due to injuries, Williamson finally returned. However, his return was overshadowed by a […]

Willie Green’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. Green is the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. As an assistant coach, Green won a pair of NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. He is also a former basketball player who had stopovers with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, […]

The Utah Jazz are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Jazz-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Jazz-Pelicans Odds Utah […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a trainwreck so far in the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting with the worst record in the Western Conference at 10-32. A combination of injuries, poor roster construction, and regression from some starting players have left Willie Green and company searching for answers as the season passes its midway […]

The Dallas Mavericks have formally ruled out filing an official protest with the NBA following their controversial 119-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported the team’s decision after evaluating a critical missed goaltending call that could have altered the game’s outcome. With six seconds left […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Dallas Mavericks, but they’ll be without a few key players for the matchup. One of those players is Zion Williamson, who is on the injury report for return to play reconditioning. Williamson has just returned to the court after dealing with a hamstring injury, and the Pelicans […]

Zion Williamson’s future is a hot topic amid another tumultuous season with the New Orleans Pelicans. After a disastrous 7-31 start, the Pelicans suspended the former No. 1 pick for a game last week after he arrived late for a team flight. Following six seasons marred by injuries and underwhelming on-court results, could a trade […]

These two teams have been playing similarly recently, with the Mavericks on a downturn while the Pelicans have struggled all season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Mavericks have been playing well overall this year but have recently been more inconsistent. They are 22-17 and have […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson saga might be over, according to Gilbert Arenas on his podcast. While the claim seems exaggerated, he makes a solid point. For instance, the Pelicans suspended Williamson for being late to his team flight. However, he had been late to multiple practices before. Still, the 2019 No. 1 […]

The Chicago Bulls are playing their first game of a back-to-back on Tuesday night as they will be hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center. The Pelicans have just eight wins on the season and it should be a game that the Bulls can get a win, but they are battling some injury […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Bulls NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Pelicans-Bulls Odds […]

As New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was suspended for one game, there have been people within the basketball world who are criticizing the forward for his behavior off the court. While Stephan A. Smith spoke about Williamson, his co-star on “First Take” Shannon Sharpe gave his thoughts on the career of the Pelicans star […]

After another lengthy stent of being sidelined due to an injury, Zion Williamson has returned to action for the New Orleans Pelicans. It has not been smooth sailing for Williamson since getting back on the floor, however, as he received a one-game suspension from the Pelicans after just one game back in the lineup. The […]

After two months on the shelf with a back injury, Zion Williamson played just one game before violating team policies and receiving a one-game suspension from the New Orleans Pelicans. Williamson returned for the Pelicans’ road matchup against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, a game they lost 120-119. When speaking with the media after […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are a respectable 5-2 in their last seven games after earning a 120-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. Boston also owns the third-best record in the NBA, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wasn’t expecting any mention of that (or praise in general) when he stepped […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be facing the Boston Celtics on Sunday, and they’ll be getting one of their key players back for the matchup. Trey Murphy III missed the past few games with a left ankle sprain but is listed on the injury report as available. That’s big for the Pelicans as Murphy has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Friday that small forward Herb Jones will be out indefinitely due to a torn labrum. This news delivered yet another blow to the Pelicans’ 2024-25 season that is coming apart at the seams. In the 20 games Jones has been available for, he has provided the Pelicans with solid play. […]

To say the honeymoon period with Zion Williamson is over is a huge understatement. Still, consequences for certain actions have been hard to find with the New Orleans Pelicans and the two-time NBA All-Star over the past six injury-ravaged seasons. EVP David Griffin decided enough was enough on January 10 as the team suspended Williamson […]

Immediately after Zion Williamson returned from injury, the New Orleans Pelicans suspended the forward, according to the team on X. They mentioned that Williamson violated team policies and will be suspended for one game. The Pelicans forward was late for a team flight, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. Williamson will miss Friday’s game against […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ stretch of injury-related misfortune has continued as forward Herb Jones will be out indefinitely due to a right shoulder injury. “Pelicans announce that forward Herb Jones has been diagnosed with a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder. An MRI taken yesterday confirmed the injury. Jones will be out indefinitely and […]

These two teams have fallen off a cliff relative to their expectations. The Pelicans are finally getting healthy, while the 76ers are also healthy and playing much better. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-76ers prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent and could have been a wildcard in the Western […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Dejounte Murray is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Murray is dealing with right elbow tendinitis and a right shin contusion. Other members of the Pelicans on the injury report include Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III, as listed as out. […]

The Detroit Pistons have a winning record for the first time since they started the 2023-24 season with a 2-1 record. Currently 19-18 this season, the Pistons could move two games above .500 for the first time since Mar. 30, 2019. With Cade Cunningham leading the charge, there is a clear path to this young, […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Trail Blazers-Pelicans prediction and pick. In a battle of struggling Western Conference teams, the Portland Trail Blazers visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the […]

For the first time since Nov. 6, New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson took the floor. The Pelicans fell 104-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the return of Williamson overshadowed the outcome of the game. In 28 minutes of action, Williamson recorded 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and shot 9-of-15 from […]

The 2024-25 season may be a lost one for the New Orleans Pelicans, and nothing much will change for them after their 104-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, but at the very least, there is reason to be optimistic for them moving forward amid the return of Zion Williamson from a hamstring […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the 2024-25 NBA season, thus far, and it’s going to take quite a wild turn for them to shed that perception. However, having Zion Williamson back in action will be a step in the right direction for the Pelicans, who are on an upward […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be getting Zion Williamson back soon, but it’s hard to envision them achieving much of anything for the rest of the 2024-25 season. At present, they have a 7-29 record which is “good” for the second-worst win-loss tally in the association — with only the Washington Wizards being worse. This […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Pelicans prediction and pick. In a Western Conference clash, the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Wolves […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are down bad this season, but they could be getting a positive reinforcement on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Big man Zion Williamson, who has been out since November with a hamstring injury, was upgraded to questionable on the team’s latest Injury Report. That’s a first since the injury and a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been waiting for Zion Williamson to return, and it sounds like he may be inching closer than some thought, according to The Athletic’s Will Guillory. “Willie Green said ‘there’s a chance’ Zion Williamson will be able to play this week. Said Williamson went through 5-on-5 practice today,” Guillory wrote on […]