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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Chicago Bulls guard Coby White have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for February. Williamson has been putting up historically great numbers through his first 15 NBA games. The No. 1 overall pick in last summer’s NBA draft averaged 25.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in […]

LaVar Ball is at it again. During an appearance on FS1’s Undisputed on Tuesday morning, Ball said that he thinks his son, Lonzo, and the New Orleans Pelicans would beat Lonzo’s former Los Angeles Lakers team in a playoff series: “You got my son in a different mode, which is: never seen him in playoff […]

After an ugly loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to bounce back on Sunday against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans made a game of it with Zion scoring a career-high 35 points, but it wasn’t enough to top another triple-double performance from LeBron […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant isn’t concerning himself with individual awards, even after being the runaway favorite to with the Rookie of the Year award. The No. 2 overall pick is fresh off two double-double performances, the latest a 27-point, 14-assist masterpiece that gave his Grizzlies a win over the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers. Yet […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from an atrocious loss to the Memphis Grizzlies to grab a win over Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, leading to an impromptu jersey exchange between the No. 1 pick and center JaVale McGee, who met after the game. Williamson can be seen having a short […]

We were all treated to a high-octane ballgame on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers went up against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was L.A. who emerged with the 122-114 victory on the evening, but given how exciting the contest proved to be, fans could not help but talk about this potential first-round playoffs matchup. […]

LeBron James went toe-to-toe against rookie sensation Zion Williamson on Sunday, as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans in what turned out to be a very entertaining contest. It was L.A. that emerged victorious in this one, coming away with a 122-114 victory in New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center, but […]

As far as revenge games narratives go, most NBA players involved usually try their best to play down such moments. This isn’t the case for New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, who himself admitted that he gets a bit too excited at times when facing his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers. These two sides […]

Zion Williamson has been nothing but spectacular for the New Orleans Pelicans ever since he entered their starting lineup. The rookie has put everyone on notice — coaches, fellow players, fans, and the media — with his strong, explosive playing style. Now, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, even Los Angeles Lakers head coach […]

For New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is far ahead of the competition for the 2019-20 Most Valuable Player award After the Pelicans’ 122-114 loss to the Lakers, Gentry spoke to the media about James’ pure dominance for the last decade or so. From Gentry’s observation, no one […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James seems to embrace the idea that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is his heir apparent to the throne. Considered the present and future of the league, the pair of incredible athletes shared a touching moment after the Lakers’122-114 triumph over the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Sunday […]

At 35 years old, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still at the top of the league. On the other hand, 19-year-old basketball phenom and 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson may very well be the next big thing in the NBA. After their two teams faced off on Sunday, the two shared […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson continues to make jaw-dropping plays in his rookie season. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick’s latest highlight happened on Sunday as the Pelicans matched up with the first-place Los Angeles Lakers. A perfect alley-oop pass from Lonzo Ball made his former teammate Kyle Kuzma the victim of a vicious […]

After New Orleans Pelicans super rookie Zion Williamson bullied his way to the ring for a monster slam, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers answered back with a pull-up 3-pointer from 40 feet. Williamson just muscled his way against Kyle Kuzma in the final minute of the second quarter. Once in front of the […]

It looks like New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick will be out for a couple of weeks. According to an official statement released by the team, Redick will be out for at least two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. Redick suffered the injury in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball’s assist numbers are up in the new year, and his backcourt mate Jrue Holiday had an apt comparison to describe his game. According to Holiday, the way Lonzo plays “is like a quarterback.” Jrue Holiday, asked to describe Lonzo Ball's style: "He’s more like a traditional (point guard), […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without shooting guard JJ Redick on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick suffered a hamstring injury on Friday versus the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pelicans just announced JJ Redick will be out for tomorrow's game vs LA Lakers with a left hamstring strain. — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) February […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and future NBA Hall of Famer LeBron James and New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson have yet to meet each other. Williamson and James faced off in the NBA for the first time this week, but they never had an on-court moment. The Lakers and Pelicans play each other again on […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has been on record saying his mom ordered him to watch video clips of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson growing up. Williamson was two years old when Jordan played his last game in April of 2003 with the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans high-flyer no doubt watched a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans racked up another victory on Friday night, as they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 in the Smoothie King Center. This win was thanks in large part to another efficient performance from Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson, who finished with 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting, along with three rebounds, a couple of […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is the first teenager in NBA history to score 20-plus points in 10 straight games. Zion makes history 😤 pic.twitter.com/1LrJi7X2gZ — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 29, 2020 Williamson entered Friday averaging 23.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists. There have only been two games this season where the Pelicans […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran sharpshooter JJ Redick sustained a hamstring injury in the first half of his team’s home matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Redick, 35, is doubtful to return to action tonight, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. New Orleans' JJ Redick (left hamstring strain) is doubtful to return tonight, per team. — Adrian Wojnarowski […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has been in a good mood lately. Number one overall pick Zion Williamson is playing again and the Pelicans are starting to win some games and inch closer to a playoff spot out West. Because Gentry is in good spirits, he’s able to have some fun with the […]

Rihanna, who is undoubtedly one of the biggest fans of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, wants to make sure New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart is still alive. LeBron dunked all over Hart on Tuesday in the Lakers’ home win over the Pelicans. As he usually does, James posted his poster dunk on Instagram […]

Rookie forward Zion Williamson recently surprised his New Orleans Pelicans teammates with a Mardi Gras-themed gift. Though the No. 1 overall pick isn’t yet making the hefty dollars others like LeBron James are making, Williamson still impressed his Pelicans teammates with some Mardi Gras-colored Beats By Dre earphones with their last names and jersey numbers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers squared off against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night, giving NBA fans around the globe a peek at what a first-round playoff matchup between the two teams might look like. After a hard-fought battle, the Lakers managed to top the Pelicans, 118-109, marking their sixth straight win. There were several […]

LOS ANGELES – The New Orleans Pelicans have had to play the majority of the 2019-20 NBA season without highly touted rookie Zion Williamson. The Duke product went down with a knee injury that cost him the first few months of his rookie campaign, but now he’s back and making quite an impression playing alongside […]

LOS ANGELES – During his time at Duke University, Zion Williamson was bigger than life. Williamson was arguably more popular in college than some stars in the NBA as he put a show with his high-flying dunks and jaw-dropping blocks on a nightly basis for legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Williamson’s incredible athleticism and potential […]

The first two times the Los Angeles Lakers went head-to-head with the New Orleans Pelicans this season, they came out on top but didn’t get a chance to see rookie phenom Zion Williamson, who was working his way back from a knee injury. On Tuesday, Williamson was able to face the Lakers and superstar LeBron […]

The New Orleans Pelicans went through some drastic changes before the 2019-20 NBA season got underway back in October. The team brought in the new face of the franchise by winning the NBA Draft Lottery and selecting Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick. That major victory for New Orleans was followed up by […]

Alex Caruso’s awkward and somewhat unathletic appearance has led to the Los Angeles Lakers point guard becoming a bit of a meme on the internet. However, beyond his pasty white skin and balding hairline, Caruso is still one of the best athletes in the world. Although he doesn’t get a ton of playing time for […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans may have lost in Tuesday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers, but the prized rookie did enough to impress LeBron James. After leading the Lakers to a tight 118-109 win over the Pelicans, LeBron spoke about his impression of Williamson during the game. The King didn’t hold back […]

It’s not easy to stop Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he wants to take the ball to the hoop. New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday learned that the hard way on Tuesday. In the third quarter of the Pelicans’ game against the Lakers, James had a mismatch with the much smaller Holiday in […]

There’s a lot of things which New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson does on the basketball court which make your jaw drop. His powerful dunks are already breaking backboards and he’s flying through the air just like Michael Jordan did with the Chicago Bulls. The fact that Williamson is signed with Jordan Brand and wearing […]

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans are arduously fighting to reach the eighth seed in the Western Conference, now only three games back of the Memphis Grizzlies thanks in part to the latter’s three-game losing streak. Earning that eighth seed would put Ingram in line to face his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is set to face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in the 2019-20 NBA season. The moment has finally come where he gets to square off against one of his idols in forward LeBron James. Despite now being 35 years old, James is still regarded as arguably […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson endured a somewhat scary injury to start his NBA career, much like others before him that have had a similar fate. Among them is Greg Oden, who was also a former No. 1 pick who endured a series of knee injuries upon making the NBA, ultimately resulting in a […]

The Golden State Warriors got their first look at the New Orleans Pelicans with Zion Williamson and head coach Steve Kerr was utterly impressed by what he saw out of the No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick. Williamson went off for a game-high 28 points and seven rebounds, making 65% of his field goals in […]

It is crazy to think New Orleans Pelicans rising star Zion Williamson has played less than 15 games in his rookie year. It is even crazier that he’s only 19 years old and that he’s supposedly coming off an injury. No one would blame him if he needed a few games to truly feel like […]