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New Orleans Pelicans sharpshooter JJ Redick is getting his rhythm back this season, and this could be attributed to head coach Alvin Gentry’s slight tweak in their starting line-up. Second year guard Kenrich Williams, an undrafted player who played in just 46 games for the Pels last year, has been inserted to the first five […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to enlist the services of their number one overall pick Zion Williamson in an official NBA game. According to NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Reggie Miller, the 19-year-old athletic wonder will make his NBA debut soon. “A little birdie whispered in my ear that his rehab is […]

Bradon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans managed to score despite being hit by two Phoenix Suns defenders en route to an and-one opportunity. At that point in the game, Ingram had scored the last seven points for the Pelicans. Brandon Ingram is ready to go home with a win 😤#WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/h0bcJuwLMH — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Jrue Holiday of the New Orleans Pelicans unleashed a string of dribbling moves to escape Dario Saric of the Phoenix Suns en route to a layup. Check out the clip below per NBA. For Reggie Miller, Holiday is the most important player of the Pelicans. The clip below certainly proves Miller’s opinion. Behind-the-back.Cross.Through the legs. […]

Like a fine wine, JJ Redick of the New Orleans Pelicans seems to improve with age in the NBA, as he has produced career-highs in points in each of the past two seasons – both of which as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. While his numbers are down slightly from the heady highs of […]

Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio won’t be suiting up against the New Orleans Pelicans due to back spasms, per Daniel Sallerson of pelicans.com. Suns Head Coach Monty Williams says Ricky Rubio (back spasms) is OUT tonight vs New Orleans. — Daniel Sallerson (@dsallerson) November 22, 2019 Rubio missed their duel with the Boston Celtics but […]

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose has dealt with his share of serious knee injuries during his NBA career, and there’s likely no better player than he to give rookie Zion Williamson some words of advice on how to deal with them. The New Orleans Pelicans standout has yet to debut after suffering a torn meniscus […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum was an ankle bully on Tuesday night, as he put on his defender New Orleans Pelicans defender Kenrich Williams on skates twice. The 28-year-old guard methodically dissected Williams’ defense, as he caught him off balance with a series of hesitation dribbles. He faked going right and snatched the ball […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram stole the show away from new Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony in the 10-time All-Star’s long-awaited return on Tuesday, throwing down an impressive fast-break dunk on CJ McCollum (via Bleacher Report). BI's dunk got the Pels bench on their feet 😳 pic.twitter.com/9KlYPbOXa4 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 20, […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart admitted that his favorite internet meme is himself. While speaking to NBA TV’s Dennis Scott, Hart said that his own comical reaction to All-Star guard James Harden slamming the ball down and bouncing off his face is his top meme choice. What’s @joshhart’s favorite meme? Himself 😅 Josh […]

It’s been over a year since Carmelo Anthony last stepped on the NBA hardwood as a player. Tuesday night marked his return as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, and it didn’t take long for him to get his first basket. MELO HITS A THREE FOR HIS FIRST POINTS IN 376 DAYS! pic.twitter.com/x7etoMSmyE — […]

In a piece for The Players’ Tribune, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball listed his top five toughest players to guard in the NBA. Ball is a pretty good defender, but these five guys are just too lethal on offense. The Pelicans guard is going with Damian Lillard, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will welcome 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony to their rotation for Tuesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. But for those wanting to see Anthony immediately receive a hefty workload, those desires will have to wait, as Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated is reporting that the team will utilize their […]

LaMelo Ball thinks he’s already a better basketball player than his older brother, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising, and there are some who believe he can be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft. Lonzo went No. 2 to the Los Angeles Lakers in […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard will be held out of Tuesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to back spasms, according to a report from Jason Quick of The Athletic. Blazers announce Damian Lillard will not play tonight in New Orleans because of back spasms — Jason Quick (@jwquick) November 19, 2019 […]

Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball have been upgraded to questionable for the New Orleans Pelicans’ Tuesday game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Pelicans injury report – 11/19 vs. POR: pic.twitter.com/NJUEghqo9l — Pelicans PR (@PelicansPR) November 18, 2019 Ball has been out since Nov. 10 with a groin injury, while Ingram followed a day later after […]

The Golden State Warriors have missed a combined 81 man games to injury during their first 14 games of the season. Prior to Sunday’s game against the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans, who are the next closest with 49 absences, Warriors players had missed 75 games with injuries, adding six more to that total after Steve […]

Due to the series of injuries to most of their key players, the Golden State Warriors will have to make the best out of what they have. The Dubs currently have nine healthy players on their roster, but they don’t have enough guards. With that said, Steve Kerr and Co. reportedly plan to start two-time […]

The Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans will square off on Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference bottom-feeders. Both teams have sustained a number of critical injuries early in the season. In fact, the injury report team is about as stacked as any squad in the NBA: Players out or doubtful for […]

Miami Heat star small forward Jimmy Butler intends to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday despite dealing with an illness. However, the Heat will be without point guard Goran Dragic who is sick as well. Jimmy Butler is questionable but intends to play and Goran Dragic will not play tonight. Both dealing with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be extremely shorthanded against the Miami Heat on Saturday. Lonzo Ball, Jahlil Okafor, and JJ Redick are all out, while Brandon Ingram is questionable: Shorthanded Pelicans vs. Heat tonight. Per the Pelicans: Lonzo Ball (Right Adductor Strain), Jahlil Okafor (Left Ankle Sprain) and JJ Redick (Left Great Toe […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran point guard Jrue Holiday was in a pretty feisty mood at the end of Thursday’s huge victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, 132-127. Following an outstanding performance against the Clippers, the former All-Star took a shot at his critics by calling out their inability to recognize his capabilities as a player. […]

Before Thursday night, Paul George had not played a game of basketball since last spring. The Los Angeles Clippers forward underwent multiple offseason shoulder surgeries and was held out of action in training camp, preseason and the first 11 games of the regular season before finally making his debut against the New Orleans Pelicans on […]

While Paul George was disappointed in his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Doc Rivers thought otherwise. Rives effusively praised his new star despite a 132-127 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans: “He was sensational,” said Rivers, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “We ran some good stuff for him. … He’s […]

Paul George was not happy with his season debut with the Los Angeles Clippers, despite putting up some gaudy numbers in a 132-127 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. George put up a team-high 33 points, but he’s clearly a harsh grader: “I thought I was terrible,” said George, according to Andrew Greif of the […]

The L.A. Clippers officially welcomed Paul George back tonight as the six-time NBA All-Star made his season, and team, debut against the New Orleans Pelicans. It didn’t take long for George to get his first bucket as a Clipper, going right at Pelicans center Derrick Favors in transition and banking it home. Paul George’s first […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without starting small forward Brandon Ingram on Thursday when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers, who will have All-Star Paul George in the lineup for the first time all season. Ingram is dealing with right knee soreness. This marks the second straight game he’ll miss for the Pelicans. […]

The L.A. Clippers fell short against the Houston Rockets, and they’ll now be shorthanded when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night. With it being the second night of a back-to-back set, the team announced they’ll be without Kawhi Leonard, due to load management, as well as Patrick Beverley, who is dealing with […]

In an interview with Shams Charania of Stadium, Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis revealed that small forward LeBron James told him he was “scared as sh*t” to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in the summer of 2010. James left his hometown Cavs to sign with the Miami Heat, where he created the Big Three […]

Anthony Davis is having a terrific season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and for the first time in his career, he’s part of a team that has a legitimate shot at winning an NBA championship. If you’re a Lakers fan, you’re probably all smiles right now. But if you’re someone who rooted for Davis back […]

Needless to say, Anthony Davis did not have the smoothest of departures from the New Orleans Pelicans. In a season full of injuries, trade demands and minutes restrictions, Davis showed up to the final home game wearing a “Looney Tunes” shirt with the phrase “That’s All, Folks!” across the front. At the February trade deadline, […]

The L.A. Clippers will be taking on James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. While the status of six-time All-Star Paul George remains in question, three-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard will be active against the Rockets. The game is the first half of a back-to-back for the Clippers, who take on the […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry had a talk with point guard Jrue Holiday on Tuesday amid the guard’s struggles to begin the season. Gentry wants Holiday to just focus on being himself. The Pelicans coach believes Holiday is putting a bit too much on himself to get everyone else involved, via Scott Kushner […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram could be available for Thursday night’s home game against the Clippers as MRI results from his right knee came back clean, according to a report from ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. The MRI on Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram's right knee came back clean, New Orleans coach Alvin Gentry said on Tuesday […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George will make his debut for the team against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. George has been rehabbing from multiple offseason shoulder surgeries. The Clippers acquired the forward in a blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the offseason, sending Danilo Gallinari, […]

New Orleans Pelicans swingman Brandon Ingram won’t play on Monday against the Houston Rockets due to right knee soreness. Guard Josh Hart will start in Ingram’s place. Brandon Ingram (right knee soreness) is out for tonight’s game vs. Houston. Josh Hart will start in his place. — Pelicans PR (@PelicansPR) November 12, 2019 In nine […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic: Pelicans announce Lonzo Ball (right adductor strain) will be OUT tonight against Charlotte — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) November 9, 2019 Ball has been dealing with the adductor strain all week. He […]

Despite dealing with a right adductor strain, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball plans to play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. The team has officially listed Ball as probable. The former No. 2 overall pick is going to give it a go, though. While telling reporters he’s going to play, Ball also talked […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are listing Lonzo Ball as probable and JJ Redick as questionable for Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Ball has a right adductor strain, whole Redick is dealing with a left knee bruise: The Pelicans list Lonzo Ball as probable on the injury report with a right adductor strain. JJ Redick […]