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On Friday night, the New Orleans Pelicans officially completed the season sweep of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in epic fashion at Crypto.com Arena. Brandon Ingram made sure to troll The King after he missed the game-tying shot, but the Pelicans’ Twitter page also poked their fun at Los Angeles following the contest. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are now in serious danger of potentially missing the play-in altogether after a brutal loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, who is sitting above them in the standings. While LeBron James showed out for 38 points and Anthony Davis dropped 23 in his return from injury, it simply […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are no Will Smith but they just slapped the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night with a loss. Down by as many as 23 points at one point in the game, Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans clawed their way back to score an improbably 116-108 come-from-behind victory — an all-important one, considering […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are locked in a battle against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference, making Sunday night’s clash between the two sides even more important. Both teams will need to be at their best to earn the win, though the Lakers and Pelicans have each been dealing with their share of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the clear beneficiary of the C.J. McCollum trade. The former Portland Trail Blazer has come into his own in New Orleans, getting more opportunities to show off his skill as a passer while also being the primary scorer alongside Brandon Ingram. Unfortunately, the Pelicans will be forced to turn […]

Brandon Ingram missed his second straight game on Wednesday due to a right hamstring soreness, and unfortunately for the New Orleans Pelicans, he won’t be returning for at least another week. According to the Pelicans, Ingram underwent an MRI on Wednesday which revealed an issue that is more than just soreness: a mild hamstring strain. […]

Right before the trade deadline, almost everyone in the hobby wrote the New Orleans Pelicans off from the playoff race. With the departure of Lonzo Ball and the continued absence of Zion Williamson, there was no way for Brandon Ingram to carry The Big Easy all the way to the postseason. But as fate would […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are having a terrific start after the All-Star break, winning their last four games in decisive fashion. It’s a surprising twist for a team pegged to be one of the worst in the league. Brandon Ingram’s casual half-court buzzer-beater against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday is indicative of how good the […]

It the end of the trade deadline, most fans didn’t have high expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. Sure, they did trade for CJ McCollum at the buzzer, but most people deemed that it wouldn’t be enough to move the needle. With Zion Williamson still on the mend, many expected them to languish at the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made some major moves at the trade deadline to surround franchise star, Zion Williamson, with more help once he comes back from injury, despite all the recent drama. They went out and acquired a proven player in CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers while shipping off several pieces in return. […]

Various NBA players have already expressed their support to Ukraine following the invasion of Russia. On Wednesday night, the entire New Orleans Pelicans showed solidarity for Ukraine by making a simple yet touching gesture in their home game against the Sacramento Kings. The Pelicans wore yellow socks and blue jerseys as a tribute to the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans used the 2022 trade deadline to make a massive splash. They traded for CJ McCollum in a win-now move, sending their first-round pick for this season to the Portland Trail Blazers even though it is currently in the top 10. The Pelicans put the pressure on to start winning. At 30 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired CJ McCollum two days ahead of the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. They finalized the deal with the Trail Blazers on Tuesday in exchange for shooting guard Josh Hart and draft picks. Now, McCollum is publicizing his involvement in the trade. According to The Athletic writer Will Guillory, the star shooting […]

The New Orleans Pelicans don’t have a lot to smile about these days. But on Thursday night, plenty of smiles went around as they defeated the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 102-91. But aside from the win, which helped the Pelicans improve to 17-28, the evening was extra special for Brandon Ingram, Josh […]

Brandon Ingram just flexed the ice in his veins. The New Orleans Pelicans star dropped the dagger on the Minnesota Timberwolves from WAY beyond the arc for the win, 128-125. Check out BI’s ice-cold trey to give the Pels the W: BRANDON INGRAM FOR THE GAME ‼️ pic.twitter.com/lZu90hHHQB — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 12, 2022 Brandon […]

The NBA All-Star Game selection process incites one of the main debates every season because every fan has their own opinion and biases on who should be selected in the 24 prestigious spots. This could arguably be the hardest year to fill up the ballot because a plethora of possible players have missed a slew […]

The talk might not be as loud as some expected, but NBA trade season is upon us. We are now about six weeks away from the February 10 deadline. This is typically the time of year when contenders try to push all-in while rebuilding teams stockpile assets for the future. One organization that has a […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart has been teammates with Brandon Ingram for his entire career, dating back to 2017 when Hart was drafted and both were on the Los Angeles Lakers. They stayed together when in 2019, both were dealt in a large package for Anthony Davis. Davis went on to help carry the […]

Brandon Ingram’s recent run in form has got New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green raving. Zion Williamson is still out of action and the New Orleans Pelicans are badly needing someone to step up for the team. Apparently, NOLA doesn’t need to look no further as Brandon Ingram has already made his pitch. Over the […]

Now that the Indiana Pacers are transitioning into a full-on rebuild, they’ll look to test the trade market with some of their biggest assets. With the Pacers making franchise cornerstones Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert and Myles Turner available for trade, there shouldn’t be any shortage of suitors that’ll come calling. As they aim to build […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 6-18 start this season without Zion Williamson, and it’s unclear just when he’s going to make his debut, even as he gets closer to a return to the court. Fellow star Brandon Ingram has also missed a bit of time, further contributing to the poor record. Despite […]

If you think you’re having a bad day, just be grateful that you’re not with the New Orleans Pelicans. The slumping squad suffered another debilitating defeat on Wednesday night after getting blasted by the Miami Heat, 113-98. The Pelicans have only won twice in 16 games and are on pace with the Houston Rockets to […]

After winning the lottery and selecting Zion Williamson in the 2019 NBA Draft, expectations continued to rise for the up-and-coming New Orleans Pelicans. His sophomore season was phenomenal, but an unfortunate injury he sustained in the offseason has forced him to sit out the first twelve games of the season. Moreover, Williamson’s All Star-caliber teammate […]

The New Orlean Pelicans have revealed that Brandon Ingram will miss his fifth consecutive game. Ingram has been dealing with a right hip contusion that has kept him out. The Pelicans are facing off against the Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans is 1-9 on the season. Dallas is an impressive 6-3. The struggling Pelicans are hoping […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are an interesting team to watch heading into the season. There’s a lot of questions surrounding this team right now, most notably about their future. Let’s take a look at some of these questions and see if we can give some predictions on what will be the answer to those questions. […]

The 2021-22 NBA season marks another chance for the New Orleans Pelicans to move from a rebuilding squad to one with a solid identity. They have the roster and brand new coaching staff to win. Now, it’s just a matter of execution. Here are four bold predictions for the Pelicans in the coming season. Pelicans […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a treasure trove of young players and future draft picks. Regarding the former, the Thunder have the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley, Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, Ty Jerome, Josh Giddey (he was selected with the sixth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft), Tre Mann (he was selected […]

While Zion Williamson’s status for the start of the regular season is still clouded in mystery, fellow New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram was back at practice and a full participant on Wednesday after missing some time with a knee injury, according to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. It’s certainly great news that Ingram is now healthy […]

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have led a New Orleans Pelicans team that has been one of the more compelling non-playoff teams in recent memory. What will it take for them to finally crack the playoffs next season? That would be one of their young guards becoming a prominent scorer. There are three prime candidates […]

A lot has definitely changed in the NBA since Klay Thompson last played a game. Kyle Lowry is has taken his talents to the Miami Heat, Russell Westbrook has gone home to the Los Angeles Lakers, and so much more. The same train of thought also applies to the hobby and how some guys are […]

The New Orleans Pelicans completed another disappointing season, failing to reach the Playoffs for the third year in a row and the fifth time in six years. However, there is hope in Louisiana, as forward Zion Williamson finally played an extended number of minutes, without any major restrictions. Going forward, the Pelicans will need to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the team on the cusp for what feels like forever. But now entering year three of the Zion Williamson era, it’s very much a make or break season for the team. There are many unanswered questions left on the Pelicans, but Zion Williamson is not one of them. He’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off another playoffs-less season after finishing 2020-21 with a record of 31-41 for 11th in the Western Conference. However, the Pels made some questionable moves in the offseason and might miss the playoffs again in 2021-22. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are the stars of the team, but they […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a dark horse team to make some noise this season. It feels as though that’s been the offseason sentiment for every year that Zion Williamson has been in the league. Could this third time really be the charm for the young Pels? Yes, they lost Lonzo Ball in free agency […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are bound to be active in this year’s offseason, already making a blockbuster trade. It’s clear the team is looking to put better talent alongside stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. New Orleans started this by making a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. They traded away Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still searching for a head coach after moving on from Stan Van Gundy just one season into his tenure. The NBA Draft is also approaching, and the Pelicans have some key decisions to make in an effort to have a competitive team with the nucleus of Brandon Ingram and Zion […]

Rumors surrounding Damian Lillard’s availability are heating up as more teams around the league have expressed interest. The Portland Trail Blazers are quiet for now, but it’s no secret the organization is looking to conduct a blockbuster trade. It’s more likely they trade CJ McCollum, but if the right offer is made for Lillard, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans decided to move on from head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season. After the decision, talks about his relationship with both Zion Williamson and Brandin Ingram came about. However, Van Gundy hooped on the STUpodity podcast by Stugotz and put those rumors to bed, according to Jonathan Soveta.  “Front […]

The New Orleans Pelicans missed the playoffs in 2020-2021 and now face some serious decisions regarding their future. They let Stan Van Gundy and are still searching for a new head coach. Trade buzz has swirled regarding Zion Williamson, although he isn’t likely going anywhere. Trade talks have also focused on Brandon Ingram. However, there […]