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New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram has always been an honest person and that trend continued on Monday. During a conference call with Pelicans reporters, Ingram admitted he’s not confident the NBA’s Orlando “bubble” plan is going to work. Brandon Ingram said he's "not that confident" the NBA will be able to pull this […]

Zion Williamson turned 20 years old on Monday and the New Orleans Pelicans star is bound to receive plenty of greetings throughout the day, including from his NBA family. Yet one greeting he did not expect was that of Carole Baskin, one of the main characters in the popular Netflix show Tiger King. Baskin — flower […]

The NBA’s Western Conference playoff race is going to be nuts. If the ninth-seeded team is within four games of the eighth-seeded team at the conclusion of the eight-game regular season, the two teams face-off for the eighth seed. It would be double elimination for the eighth seed and single elimination for the ninth seed. […]

The 2017-18 season was a historic campaign for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, to say the least. This was the year that the 6-foot-5 guard finally got his hands on the Most Valuable Player award at the end of the season, and after what he did throughout that campaign, it’s hard to deny that he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were not one of the top eight teams in the Western Conference at the time the 2019-20 NBA campaign was suspended back in mid-March, but because they were within striking distance of the No. 8 seed, the league invited the Pelicans as a bubble team for the season’s restart at Disney […]

On Jan. 28, 2019, agent Rich Paul notified the New Orleans Pelicans that superstar big man Anthony Davis had no intention of signing a contract extension if and when presented and that he had requested a trade. After recovering from a left index finger injury, Davis played his first game for the Pelicans on Feb. […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson was able to work on his body and basketball game during the NBA hiatus since he has a hoop in his New Orleans home. While speaking to Pelicans reporters on Thursday, Williamson said he and his stepdad worked extremely hard during the hiatus. “Me and my stepdad just found […]

A recent glimpse into the New Orleans Pelicans’ ramp-up workouts showed a masked Zion Williamson, who would soon receive the Batman treatment in the comments: Built for this 💪 pic.twitter.com/xdB0OMex35 — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 2, 2020 Looking fit and ready to hit the weight room, images of Bane from the Batman series soon […]

New Orleans rookie sensation Zion Williamson has been selected as the newest athlete to grace the NBA 2K21 cover. It makes a lot of sense, given how the 19-year-old is currently one of the biggest names in the NBA and how his reach extends to a global audience. However, more than a few fans were […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has probably been the best rookie in the NBA this season because he has played the entire year while remaining productive. However, he isn’t getting quite the shine of New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson. Williamson was named the next gen cover athlete for NBA 2K21, something that has […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is honored to be on the cover of the next-generation release of NBA 2K21, a nod he received even before completing his first year in the league. The Pelicans phenom became the youngest player to grace the cover of the franchise — something he found truly special: “Realizing that […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie star Zion Williamson has been announced as one of the cover athletes of the popular basketball video game NBA 2K21. This comes soon after Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was named the franchise’s cover athlete of the year. Williamson’s cover will be displayed in next-generation consoles like PlayStation 5 […]

To be clear: the Los Angeles Lakers should not regret trading a king’s ransom to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis. The Lakers being the one seed in the Western Conference is more than enough merit to back their decision-making. Two things can be true at the same time: Davis was worth the price […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were fortunate enough to make the cut for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA campaign, but like the other 21 teams who have been invited to Disney World, coronavirus concerns remain. Three Pelicans players tested positive for COVID-19 on June 23, but general manager David Griffin says that he expects everyone […]

Ever since Lonzo Ball was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, basketball fans already had one question imprinted on their minds: is he going to be a bust or will he deliver? To be fair, this question has yet to be answered because Ball has […]

Lauren Holiday and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday have dealt with their share of racism and bigotry throughout their relationship, now a husband and wife that face it on a daily basis as a biracial couple. Yet Lauren revealed an anecdote that fully encompasses what racism is all about and how she learned the […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball continues to progress in the music scenes with the release of his new album entitled “Bounce Back.” The former UCLA standout recently joined Ronnie2K on Instagram live, where the album became one of their talking points. Per Jacob Rude of USA Today, Ball had actually finished the album in […]

Amid all the hype and fame, Zion Williamson is an overall humble and down-to-earth kid. He’s very grateful to his upbringing, as his mother Sharonda Simpson and his stepfather Lee Anderson have been key figures in developing his God-given talents. But who is his real father? Here’s everything you need to know about Zion’s biological […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans’ seeding games schedule was released for the NBA restart, non-supporters of the Pelicans questioned whether the NBA was doing everything it possibly could to get Zion Williamson in the playoffs. New Orleans will face the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings (twice), Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs […]

Like most five year olds, Zion Williamson dreamed of being a professional basketball player and starring in the NBA. His hard work, sheer size and immense talent helped shape him into the player he is today. But he may not have gotten to his status as a household name without his mother Sharonda Sampson pushing […]

Zion Williamson had a short stay with the Duke Blue Devils. Not only did he spend just a single year with the Blue Devils, but the campaign was marred with injuries, causing him to miss out on a good chunk of the season. Nevertheless, this was more than enough to secure him the first overall […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has taken the next step in his music career by recently releasing his second album. Entitled “Bounce Back,” Ball aka ZO dropped the new record earlier in the week, making the official announcement via his Instagram account. Reuben Gasee of blastingnews reports that the new album contains 17 tracks. […]

Zion Williamson is clearly going to make a lot of money throughout his years in the NBA. But more than likely, he’ll be making the most from his potentially max level NBA contracts down the line. But for now, Zion is signed to his 2019 rookie-scale deal. Since Williamson was the first overall pick, he […]

Not only is Zion Williamson the biggest new attraction in the NBA, but he’s also the hottest target for endorsements and sponsorship deals. Big corporations are clearly seeing the potential marketability of the young star, just like how we all see his potential on the basketball court. The verdict is his impact is clearly off […]

Zion Williamson is going to make a boatload of money throughout his NBA career. He will without a doubt be signing more than one max contract as his NBA journey moves along. But for now, he has to settle for his pro-rated rookie scale contract. Let’s break it down shall we? Zion Williamson was the […]

The NBA has released its schedule for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. The 22 selected teams will play eight regular-season games before playoff seeding is determined, and here are five games you can’t afford to miss. Honorable mentions: The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic will play twice over the restart, but those games will […]

Though the New Orleans Pelicans are one of the youngest franchises in the NBA, they’ve still managed to make headlines in their brief history in the league. Changing stadiums, addresses, ownership and even superstars have made this interesting franchise from The Big Easy a little bit more colorful. Here are some of the notable moments […]

A group of New Orleans Pelicans executives and government officials put together a “strong bid” to host the remainder of the 2019-20 NBA season in an effort to save the city’s economy and tourism, according to Christopher Dodson of Forbes. On June 4, the NBA’s board of governors approved a plan to resume the 2019-20 […]

While Zion Williamson is a monster on the NBA hardwood, he’s facing another kind of challenge off the court. The legal battle between Williamson and his ex-agent Gina Ford has waged on for over a year now — now known as the Zion Williamson lawsuit drama. The recent news is that Gina Ford of Prime […]

One of the biggest downsides of the NBA hiatus is that it pushed pause on New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson’s electric rookie season after it had already been delayed once due to injury. With so much uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, it seemed like Williamson’s debut campaign may even be cut short altogether. […]

During his four years in high school, one year at UCLA and first two years in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lonzo Ball had one of the ugliest looking jump shots in basketball history. Yes, it was that bad. However, through hard work and dedication, Ball has rebuilt his jumper and the results […]

Attorneys of New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson countered his former agent’s allegations that he violated NCAA rules while at Duke, deeming the claims as “unsubstantiated conjecture” as they seek relief from a federal judge in a contractual court dispute. Gina Ford, Williamson’s former agent with the Florida-based Prime Sports Marketing, is being charged […]

JJ Redick recently went on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” and predictably, the pair had to discuss Redick’s New Orleans Pelicans teammate Zion Williamson. We all know how Williamson possesses a freakish combination of speed, strength, and athleticism — factors that will likely contribute to him becoming a great player in the very near future. However, […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s courtroom proceedings hit a snag after the his former marketing agent hilariously sent a subpoena to the wrong person. Gina Ford filed a $100 million lawsuit against the 6-foot-7 forward for allegedly breaching their marketing deal. Williamson is also being questioned for the supposed impermissible benefits he took while […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be among the 22 teams partaking in the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida. The Big Easy franchise will be battling it out with the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs for the final playoff spot in the West. It almost feels like […]

The NBA will enter uncharted waters when it resumes its 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World in Orlando, but one thing that is sure to happen is tampering, as 22 teams will be sequestered in the bubble with ample opportunities to line out trades. Here are five possible moves that can emerge from the Orlando […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Derrick Favors is going to be one busy man in the upcoming offseason. The 6-foot-9 center/forward is on the final year of his current deal with the team, and will enter free agency at the end of this season. For their part, the Pelicans will have a big decision to […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has been granted a full stay in a lawsuit put forth by Gina Ford of Prime Sports Marketing. The Florida Third District Court of Appeal granted the stay, meaning legal proceedings will move to Williamson’s home state of North Carolina. BREAKING: Zion Williamson is granted a full stay of […]

DeMarcus Cousins learned the brutal reality of being a star player in the NBA and how that dream status can soon come crashing down at the snap of a finger. Cousins tore his left Achilles tendon on Jan. 31, 2018 and he hasn’t been the same since. His injury cost him a potentially long-term contract […]