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New Orleans Pelicans teammates Jrue Holiday and Derrick Favors are listed as game-time decisions for Thursday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, according to a report from Will Guillory of The Athletic. Favors, who is dealing with a bout of right knee soreness, did not take part in Tuesday’s practice session. Holiday (left knee), on […]

The Golden State Warriors nabbed their first win of the season against a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans team, winning big by going small. Head coach Steve Kerr deployed a lineup of Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, D’Angelo Russell, Glenn Robinson III, and Draymond Green. The final result was a 134-123 victory. Not only did the sixth-year […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes just got up and swatted Stephen Curry’s layup into the stands. Curry, who has mastered the art of the high-arching layup, was probably shocked that Hayes was able to go up that high for the block. OK ROOK!! pic.twitter.com/y0rrNb6wNv — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 29, 2019 Hayes was […]

Lonzo Ball has received a lot of criticism after being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draftr by the Los Angeles Lakers. After being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason in the Anthony Davis trade, hopes were high that he could figure things out away from the bright […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a rough start this season, but are hoping to start turning things around tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. Part of their issues have been the lack of energy from the roster, but Omari Spellman is doing his best to not let that happen in the team’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a date with the new punching-bag Golden State Warriors, but they will have to compete with Stephen Curry and company sans one-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday. Per Andrew Lopez of ESPN, Holiday was ruled out on Monday night against the Warriors. He is listed as day-to-day due to a left […]

Brandon Ingram has had a scorching hot start to the season, breaking out as one of the New Orleans Pelicans’ biggest highlights of the young season, despite starting it without No. 1 pick Zion Williamson taking the court. Without the top-overall rookie, Ingram has become the team’s leading scorer and the go-to option for the […]

It usually takes a while for young players to settle in after being traded to a new team, but Brandon Ingram seems to be thriving now that he’s away from the bright lights of Hollywood. Sure, the youth-laden New Orleans Pelicans are off to a dreadful 0-3 start in the 2019-20 NBA regular season, but […]

Brandon Ingram has been lighting it up for the New Orleans Pelicans in his first few games donning the new jersey. He admitted that he’s in a better place now, tagging it as a ‘better environment’ than the Los Angeles Lakers. Though Ingram likes his place now, it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t have respect […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart gave us the laugh of the evening following his reaction to what Houston Rockets superstar James Harden did on Saturday night. Hart reacted hilariously as Harden hit his face with the ball after the Rockets guard bounced it off the floor out of sheer frustration. This was easily one […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden made the meme team on Saturday night when he slammed the ball into the ground in frustration and hit his own face at the end of the first half of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans. A reported asked Harden whether the hit to the face hurt. The 2017-18 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling at the start of the season, but that doesn’t mean fans don’t get to see fun highlights and memorable moments. In fact, in their showdown with the Houston Rockets, Josh Hart had a meme-worth moment, thanks to James Harden. New Orleans were keeping up with the Rockets in the […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday will not play in his team’s game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night due to a left knee sprain, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com. The injury occurred during the Pelicans’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday evening. Through two games, Holiday is averaging 10.5 points, seven […]

Contrary to what some pundits say, Zion Williamson will see action in his rookie year this 2019-20 NBA season. New Orleans Pelicans VP of Basketball Operations David Griffin quickly diffused rumors that this year’s number one overall pick might not see the floor this year after undergoing surgery to remove a piece of torn meniscus […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is walking around with one crutch, as the high-flyer is the beginning stages of his rehab. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus and will miss six-to-eight weeks: Zion Williamson is in the building. pic.twitter.com/De3KJZ9oyK — Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) October 25, 2019 The meniscus surgery Williamson underwent […]

The Toronto Raptors got their championship rings on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it looks like almost all of Canada was watching. The Raptors’ home opener was the most-watched regular season game ever in Canada with 2.6 million total viewers. It was the first ring ceremony in Raptors franchise history: The Raptors home […]

Fred VanVleet’s hero turn for the Toronto Raptors during the 2019 NBA Playoffs was nothing short of astonishing. After an injury-plagued regular season, VanVleet was arguably the worst rotation player in the postseason for roughly two and a half series. He shot 12.9% against the Philadelphia 76ers and went 1-of-11 in Game 3 against the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be without Zion Williamson, but that didn’t stop them from putting forth an impressive showing in their season opener against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Yes, the Pelicans fell by a score of 130-122 in overtime, and it’s not like the Raptors are the same team as a year […]

Lonzo Ball is getting a new lifeline after being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, now able to kickstart his career after two disappointing years with the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant noted Ball has been the victim of a hype train his father LaVar built, but players don’t really have a […]

Pascal Siakam wasted no time showing the Toronto Raptors he will be worth every penny of the four-year, $130 million extension he signed last week, pouring in a smashing 34 points and 18 rebounds in a 130-122 season-opening win over the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. The Raptors looked shaky for three quarters, but were […]

New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin is hoping to use his past experiences with LeBron James as a guide in Zion Williamson’s development. No player has entered the NBA with more hype than James, who was labeled as “The Chosen One” coming out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Zion, with […]

Lonzo Ball’s jump shot has always been a cause for concern, but no one can deny his extraordinary playmaking and phenomenal court vision. The 21-year-old point guard is off to an auspicious start with his New Orleans Pelicans team, dropping a unique, highlight-worthy dime just minutes in their match against the defending champions Toronto Raptors. […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is joining the chorus of people who believe New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has to lose weight. Williamson underwent surgery on Monday to repair a torn lateral meniscus and will miss six-to-eight weeks. Williamson weighs approximately 285 pounds. "I don't think he can play at that weight" Chuck […]

Recent news of Zion Williamson’s injury timeline have put in question the sheer toll on his body after being listed at 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds in college. While the New Orleans Pelicans measured him at 6-foot-6 earlier this month, they are still unsure of his weight and body fat levels, as vice-president of basketball operations […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will pick up the fourth-year options on guards Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart, according to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. Both players were original picks of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017, who were then traded to the Pelicans in a blockbuster deal for Anthony Davis. Ball, the No. 2 overall pick in […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is listed at 285 pounds. Some have hinted that his frame may have played a role in his recent meniscus tear, but general manager David Griffin says it’s “asinine” to blame weight. Griffin spoke with reporters during Tuesday morning’s shootaround, insisting that Williamson is “in elite condition.” Pels GM […]

The Toronto Raptors will open their title defense later tonight when they host the new-look New Orleans Pelicans at the Scotiabank Arena. Here are some reasons why the defending NBA champions will open the season on a positive note: 1. Highly motivated Raptors The first home game of the regular season is always exciting for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not concerned about Zion Williamson’s weight factoring into his recent meniscus injury, one that will have the No. 1 overall pick miss six-to-eight weeks. Williamson was listed at 285 pounds in his lone year of college at Duke, and while his newly adjusted weight has yet to be revealed, those […]

The NBA regular season will start with a flat tire, literally and figuratively, as Zion Williamson’s torn meniscus diagnosis flattened many who hoped to see the prodigy make his debut. Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are unable to pinpoint when or where the injury actually occurred, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Pelicans […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was among a few notable soon-to-be free agents to miss out on a potential contract extension prior to Monday’s deadline. The organization is likely wanting to take a good look at Ingram for a full season before they engage in negotiations once again, this time as a restricted free […]

The 2019-20 season starts off with the New Orleans Pelicans matched up with the reigning champ Toronto Raptors — but they’ll be without Zion Williamson. The main attraction will be missing as the 2019 draft’s first overall pick is out with a knee injury. Williamson’s athletic prowess in college almost single-handedly propelled ratings numbers during […]

Just like the entire NBA community, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is bummed about the news that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has undergone surgery for a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and will miss six to eight weeks. Morant took to twitter to send positive vibes toward Williamson, who was […]

Initial reports stated that Zion Williamson’s preseason knee injury was not too severe, but it looks like things are a bit more serious than the New Orleans Pelicans originally believed. The team announced that the No. 1 overall pick has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks. Update […]

Opening night is finally upon us and we start things off between a matchup featuring the defending champs, the Toronto Raptors, and a new-look New Orleans Pelicans side. In truth, one of the primary reasons why the league chose this particular matchup to kick things off this season is because of one man — Zion […]

The NBA had lined up a season-opening matchup between the reigning champion Toronto Raptors and the future of the NBA in Zion Williamson and his New Orleans Pelicans. While the countdown for that first game has already started, its main attraction won’t be there to provide its glamour, now that he faces potential several weeks […]

Lonzo Ball believes the New Orleans Pelicans will be just fine without Zion Williamson. As the Pelicans prepare to begin the 2019-20 regular season without the top overall draft pick, the team’s starting point guard wants to make one thing clear — the Pelicans will “hold the fort down” while Williamson is sidelined. Officially, don’t […]

The New Orleans Pelicans took a blow with the news that first overall pick Zion Williamson, the stud power forward out of Duke, is expected to miss several weeks due to a right knee ailment. Nevertheless, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has to plan for the immediate future, including the team’s nationally televised primetime matchup […]

For the first time since being accused of stealing money from the Big Baller Brand, Alan Foster has decided to speak up and give his side on what really happened between him, his co-founder with BBB LaVar Ball, and New Orleans Pelicans’ Lonzo Ball. Foster aired his side on his YouTube channel, which debuted on […]

BBB co-founder Alan Foster has claimed Lonzo Ball had torn ligaments in his ankle which needed operation. However, the Los Angeles Lakers prevented any unauthorized procedure, threatening to void the point guard’s contract when he was still with them. Foster made the stunning revelation in a YouTube video uploaded on Oct. 17. In his first […]