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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry claims rookie star Zion Williamson was playing normal minutes after his first five or six NBA games. The Pelicans initially had Williamson on a minutes restriction after the 2019 No. 1 overall pick returned from his knee surgery. However, according to Gentry, that restriction was lifted early. If […]

Despite playing just 19 games in his rookie season so far, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has proven that he is indeed a generational talent. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has witnessed Williamson’s athletic gifts up close, and he shared what separates the 6-foot-6 high leaper from other great athletes. “Well, it’s pretty much […]

The New Orleans Pelicans undoubtedly have a bright future ahead, and it doesn’t look like they have to make major moves to catapult the franchise into playoff and, eventually, title contention. New Orleans was in 10th place in the Western Conference standings before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. After 2019 No. 1 overall […]

The effortless chemistry between Lonzo Ball and New Orleans Pelicans No. 1 pick Zion Williamson has been undeniable in his 19 games in the league. Many had grown giddy with the prospect of a tall point guard with great vision throwing lobs to a 6-foot-6 skywalker who’s made a career out of thunderous dunks. Williamson […]

A 2011 failed trade that involved Chris Paul heading to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for the duo of Stephen Curry and Kay Thompson has recently been the talk of the town. Paul, who at that time was with the New Orleans Hornets, admitted that this blockbuster deal was almost done, and that he […]

When New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was still out recovering from surgery, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant became the top favorite to win Rookie of the Year. But when Williamson suited back up, analysts were forced to debate on who will be the season’s top rookie. For Williamson, he’s simply happy that Morant is […]

Zion Williamson’s mother, Sharonda Sampson, certainly knows best — as she instructed the New Orleans Pelicans rookie to study the All-Time greats to reach his full potential. At the top of that list, of course, is the NBA’s GOAT Michael Jordan. Per ESPN, the matriarch of the Williamson household asked Zion to closely monitor tapes […]

Luka Doncic was the overwhelming pick by league executives as the young star they’d choose to build around. A whopping 17 out of 20 key members of various organizations (coaches, scouts, and executives) picked the Dallas Mavericks star over others like Zion Williamson, Trae Young, and NBA Rookie of the Year front-runner Ja Morant, according […]

There’s no denying that New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson is one of the biggest names in the NBA today. At just 19 years of age, he has taken the basketball world by storm with his insane athelticism and unique combination of size and speed. At this point, it’s hard to imagine the time […]

New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson has opened up on the Rookie of the Year race. According to the 19-year-old, he has no problem whatsoever if Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant ends up bagging the title over him. Zion on the Rookie of the Year race — or lack thereof. "My goal was if I […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is grateful for ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary since it gave him a chance to witness the excellence of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 90s. The 19-year-old, who was born in 2000, was simply in awe of Jordan’s transcendent talent on the hardwood. “When I started […]

The 2019-20 NBA season could start tomorrow and New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson would be ready to play. During an interview with TNT’s Ernie Johnson on the NBA’s Twitter feed, Williamson said he’s been staying in shape and shooting shots at his hoop in his New Orleans home, where he has stayed throughout the […]

For the most part of their history, the New Orleans Pelicans have built mainly through the draft with their selection of franchise stars in Chris Paul and Anthony Davis. Nonetheless, the Pelicans, who started out as a franchise in 2002 following the then-Hornets’ relocation to New Orleans, have been the destination of choice for some […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were a prolific offensive team right before the 2019-20 season was suspended. The squad was averaging 116.2 points per game, good for fifth in the NBA. The Pelicans were in 10th place in the Western Conference standings before Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 and the season was […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson and his legal team got a little win after a motion to dismiss their lawsuit against Williamson’s former marketing agent in North Carolina was denied by a federal judge on Friday (April 24), per Diamond Leung of The Athletic. The motion to dismiss Zion Williamson's lawsuit in North Carolina […]

At this early point in his career, New Orleans Pelicans stud Zion Williamson is already the owner of a pretty awesome highlight reel. Some of it dates back to his pre-NBA days, with his freakish combination of strength and athleticism already on full display even as a high school teenager. Today we honor the 19-year-old […]

Even before he was selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson was already a household name. His global popularity was reminiscent of a young LeBron James during his days with St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Nonetheless, there are still probably a few things that […]

Since entering the NBA in 2002, the New Orleans Pelicans franchise has undergone a few location and name changes. The franchise was initially the New Orleans Hornets but the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina forced the team to play two years in Oklahoma City, where they were called the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. The franchise became […]

There is no love lost between former NBA center Kendrick Perkins and former New Orleans Pelicans general manager Dell Demps. Bring up Demps in conversation and the following words won’t take long to come out: “He’s a liar,” Perkins told Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “He was a liar. He just lied, man. He lied […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is famously recognized as a native of Chicago, Illinois — one of the nation’s hot beds for up-and-coming basketball players. After growing up in Chicago and making his way to the heralded University of Kentucky for his collegiate playing days, Davis quickly became a force atop the […]

Since entering the NBA in 2002, the New Orleans Pelicans have undergone a few location and name changes. First, the franchise was the New Orleans Hornets. However, the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina forced the Hornets to play two years in Oklahoma City, where they were called the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. The franchise finally […]

For legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has the same “smarts” as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Krzyzewski, who is stellar in his own right, had the opportunity to work alongside the greatest players in the game. On different occasions, he coached James, Bryant, Jordan, and Johnson […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball recently went on The JJ Redick Podcast, and one of the topics that they covered was his memorable alley-oop plays involving rookie sensation Zion Williamson. Redick praised Ball’s passing ability, noting how impressed he is with Lonzo’s extremely accurate half-court lobs which beautifully falls in the hands of a […]

Zion Williamson has only played 19 games in his short stint in the league as a rookie with the New Orleans Pelicans. Yet he’s managed to amass a slew of highlight reel-worthy plays after missing half the season with a torn meniscus. The Duke standout has been known for his strength, athleticism, and his thunderous […]

The sleeve of tattoos New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has on his left arm is legendary. Ball’s entire left arm is filled with “black excellence” tattoos. The Pelicans guard got portraits of Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. in unbelievable detail. In a recent […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball believes Jrue Holiday is “for sure” the most underrated player in the NBA. Ball told Pelicans.com’s Jim Eichenhofer this during a recent interview: “Most underrated player in the NBA: ‘It’s for sure Jrue Holiday.’” Holiday is an elite two-way player for the Pelicans. He’s underrated in the sense […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was asked by Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com to name his all-time starting five. Lonzo went with Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Shaquille O’Neal: All-time NBA starting five: “Magic at the 1, Jordan at the 2, LeBron at the 3, Kevin Durant at 4, Shaq […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, shooting guard JJ Redick and his wife Chelsea have announced a partnership with Lineage Logistics. Lineage Logistics is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled food logistics. The company is also working with Anthony Davis. The Pelicans and the Redicks’ donation will provide over 1.8 million meals to the […]

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics delayed, a USA Basketball communications officer said that there’s a possibility that Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans could be considered for the national team. Back in February, USA Basketball announced the 44 finalists for the national squad which was headlined by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Stephen […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick appeared on ESPN’s “Get Up” on Wednesday morning and revealed that all the players he has spoken to in the NBA want to finish the 2019-20 season, even if there are no fans in attendance. The NBA suspended the season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart is channeling his inner Meyers Leonard. This past weekend, the Miami Heat big man and his wife Elle gave out their phone numbers to fans. Now, Hart is doing the same thing, except the Pelicans guard wants cute dog pictures this time: Now you guys can text me! Make […]

Earlier in the week, Anthony Davis asked basketball fans on Twitter if he should shave his trademark unibrow. After 51 percent of fans wanted him to shave it, it appeared the Los Angeles Lakers All-Star actually did. However, most were skeptical with April Fool’s Day approaching. Those fans were right as Davis posted a new […]

No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson has already built a strong fan base in the NBA, but there might not be a bigger fan within his own team than veteran marksman JJ Redick. The New Orleans Pelicans sniper went on ESPN’s Get Up on Tuesday, lauding Williamson’s potential and expressing optimism for what he’s […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart doesn’t see the NBA starting back up again anytime soon. The NBA suspended the 2019-20 season following Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert’s positive COVID-19 test. Hart, whose Pelicans were in the 10th spot in the Western Conference standings and fighting for the eighth seed prior to play being […]

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is still one of the best executives in the game today. Just last summer, he shocked the basketball world when acquired Jimmy Butler, successfully keeping his team relevant in the Eastern Conference in the process. This is exactly why it would not be surprising if Miami once again emerges […]

As if NBA players needed another reason to hate the NCAA, president Mark Emmert decided not to give winter athletes an extra year of eligibility. COVID-19 forced the NCAA to cancel its season, but New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart believes the NCAA should have at least given its student-athletes another year. 🤦🏽‍♂️ @NCAA […]

Despite only playing in 19 games in this 2019-20 season, Zion Williamson has brought his game to heights unlike any other in the modern era. The New Orleans Pelicans rookie standout is averaging a monstrous 20.9 points per game in the paint per 36 minutes, a figure much higher than reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (20.4) […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart was the last pick of the first round during a very talented 2017 NBA Draft. However, despite his solid success in the league so far, the 25-year-old does not believe he is a top-five player in the draft class. In a video interview with Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell […]