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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has quickly risen as one of the league’s most potent scorers. As such, he has been matched up with the toughest defenders in the NBA. Via Twitter, a fan asked Young who are the top three best defenders out there. The Hawks stalwart didn’t hesitate to answer. For the Hawks’ sophomore, […]

We’ve all heard the saying: Defense wins championships. Basketball is a sport where fans often gravitate to spectacular offensive highlights. Defense is often neglected and isn’t featured as much in your 10-minute full-game highlights on Youtube. However, defense is arguably the most important part of the game (specifically in the NBA Playoffs) as many coaches […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday made franchise history in the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It seems even his younger teammates could not help but marvel at his performance as All-Star teammate Brandon Ingram and guard Lonzo Ball heaped praise on his season-high effort. Holiday joined DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans as the only […]

The New Orleans Pelicans managed to secure an impressive victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon. In the process, Jrue Holiday was able to make franchise history. According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, Holiday joins Demarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans as the only players in team history to finish with at least 37 […]

By now, every NBA fan knows that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has rocket fuel on his shoes. Still, it’s always quite a marvel to behold each time. The 19-year-old supreme athlete once again made a lot of jaws drop on Friday, turning a bad pass into yet another dunk highlight. In the Pels’ […]

Jrue Holiday is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. However, that didn’t stop Mavs star Luka Doncic from taking him for a ride with a flurry of dribble moves in overtime of the Dallas Mavericks-New Orleans Pelicans game on Wednesday. With 25 seconds remaining in OT, Doncic had the chance to build […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday says MVP Derrick Rose is the toughest player he’s ever guarded. Before the injuries, Rose was one of the most unstoppable players in the NBA and Holiday was forced to guard him since they both played point guard: “Derrick Rose had everything,” Holiday told JJ Redick on The […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball’s assist numbers are up in the new year, and his backcourt mate Jrue Holiday had an apt comparison to describe his game. According to Holiday, the way Lonzo plays “is like a quarterback.” Jrue Holiday, asked to describe Lonzo Ball's style: "He’s more like a traditional (point guard), […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Jrue Holiday told a funny story about his early playing days during a podcast appearance in the The JJ Redick Podcast, noting an embarrassing condoms story that was part of his rookie hazing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Originally drafted by the Sixers, Holiday was once hazed and tasked with doing […]

It’s not easy to stop Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he wants to take the ball to the hoop. New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday learned that the hard way on Tuesday. In the third quarter of the Pelicans’ game against the Lakers, James had a mismatch with the much smaller Holiday in […]

New Orleans Pelicans combo guard Jrue Holiday paid homage to the late Kobe Bryant on Tuesday night prior to his team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Holiday wore a shirt with the phrase “Girl Dad” written across the front, which calls to mind Bryant’s love for his four daughters: #GirlDad 🖤 pic.twitter.com/jZV98aTSKM — New […]

Jrue Holiday could have requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans during the beginning of the season after all the losing which was taking place in The Big Easy. However, Holiday remained committed to the Pelicans because he feels like he’s built for the team and situation that New Orleans is in: “I honestly […]

The Denver Nuggets were relatively quiet prior to the NBA trade deadline besides a late-join in the four-team trade that sent Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez out of town. Yet before being a late addition to the trade between the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, they discussed trading Gary Harris, along with […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday went back to the locker room early against the Indiana Pacers after suffering an injury due to a head-to-head collision with Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis. A cut opened on Holiday’s head as a result of the impact and after he shot his free throw, the referee stopped the […]

Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday wasn’t interested in pushing for a trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline. The former 17th overall pick would be a fine addition for a lot of teams, but he says he likes his situation in New Orleans. Currently three spots behind the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, The Pelicans still […]

Jrue Holiday has revealed himself to be a fan of Jaxson Hayes’ game during the season. Naturally, the New Orleans Pelicans guard was asked about his reaction to the incredible Jaxson Hayes putback to J.J. Redick’s miss. ESPN’s Andrew Lopez was present when Holiday fawned over the freakish athleticism Hayes showcased to the rest of […]

The Denver Nuggets played a huge role in Wednesday’s landscape-shifting four-team blockbuster trade. While the deal centered around Robert Covington joining the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela landing with the Atlanta Hawks, there’s no doubt that Denver’s involvement in the deal will have a significant effect on their team both in the short term and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to make a splash prior to the trade deadline and it’s likely they won’t with less than 48 hours left before its expiration. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team is content with Jrue Holiday remaining in the roster through the deadline, considering no Godfather offers have come through […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday has garnered plenty of attention this season as a potential trade target. Especially among the contending teams. The Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat are reportedly two teams interested in acquiring the two-way combo guard. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic Denver and Miami are among interested teams in […]

Several teams are eyeing New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday as a potential trade target ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Holiday appears to be happy in New Orleans. It is unlikely that the Pelicans part ways with the two-way combo guard. Throughout this season, there […]

Jrue Holiday has emerged as the most coveted name with only a week left before the Feb. 6 trade deadline expires. Yet the two-way guard is happy with the New Orleans Pelicans, willing to play out the rest of the 2019-20 season despite heavy interest from the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, according to Shams […]

With Zion Williamson mania sweeping up the NBA at the moment, it’s easy to forget just how good New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is. The 10th-year pro made sure nobody forgets it during the team’s Tuesday game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mismatched with Cavs big man Kevin Love in the corner, the two-time NBA […]

Several NBA players suit up with a heavy heart on Sunday after news broke out that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his second-eldest daughter Gianna tragically passed away after figuring in a horrific helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Among those was New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, who spoke about Bryant shortly after […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday is probable to face the Boston Celtics despite left knee soreness. Jrue Holiday probable with left knee sorenesss tomorrow, Pelicans say. — Christian Clark (@cclark_13) January 25, 2020 The Pelicans are 17-29 on the season. They are in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. New Orleans has […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will get rookie Zion Williamson on the floor for the first time this season on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Aside from the excitement surrounding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft taking the floor, Williamson’s debut has also been used as a signal by the New […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday exploded in his return from injury, dropping 36 points in a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, showing no rust after a seven-game absence. While many are hoping for similar fireworks from Zion Williamson, who has missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from a torn meniscus, Holiday isn’t […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran guard Jrue Holiday will miss Saturday’s clash with the Los Angeles Clippers. Via The Times Picayune’s Scott Kushner. Jrue Holiday will miss his seventh consecutive game due to a left elbow tricep strain, according to Pels injury report. This is getting a bit bizarre. Okafor, Williams also still out. Redick is […]

Not surprisingly, the Miami Heat are reportedly going to be quite active buyers within the next few weeks, as the trade deadline approaches. Zach Lowe of ESPN reports that the Heat front office are looking to bring in some reinforcements to help boost their title hopes this season. Miami has been one of the biggest […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will miss his sixth straight game on Thursday when the Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz. Holiday still has pain in his elbow: Gentry says Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Jahlil Okafor will be out tonight. Brandon Ingram and Derrick Favors will probably play. — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday has missed five straight games due to an elbow injury, but the All-NBA defender says he’s feeling a lot better. The Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday. It’s still unclear if Holiday will play or if the Pelicans will decide to give him one more game […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will likely miss his fifth straight game on Monday against the Detroit Pistons due to an elbow injury. However, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is optimistic Holiday will play on Thursday against the Utah Jazz: Doesn’t sound like Jrue Holiday will play tonight. He’s getting close; Gentry says […]

The New Orleans Pelicans might have Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Derrick Favors back in advance of Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Holiday, Redick and Favors have all been upgraded to questionable, the team announced in their latest injury report. The release also noted that Zion Williamson remains out as he continues to rehab […]

There’s this saying that goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is probably the argument of some Miami Heat fans who would say that they should just keep their current roster intact and see how far they go this season. The Heat have been the surprise team of the NBA and are currently […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be very shorthanded on Saturday against the Boston Celtics, as Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Derrick Favors are all out. Holiday is out with a left elbow triceps strain, while Redick and Favors are dealing with hamstring issues: Gentry confirms that Jrue, JJ, Favors, Kenrich (and of course […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday still isn’t sure when he’ll be able to return from the elbow injury he has been dealing with, according to a report from ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. Holiday has already been ruled out for Wednesday night’s game against the Bulls due to his ailment, and he’s still dealing with swelling […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without point guard Jrue Holiday for the second straight game on Wednesday when they take on the Chicago Bulls. Holiday is out with a left elbow contusion. He didn’t play on Monday either versus the Utah Jazz, a game the Pelicans lost by two points. The Pelicans are 12-25 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without point guard Jrue Holiday on Monday when they take on the Utah Jazz. Holiday is out with a left elbow contusion: The Pelicans just announced that Jrue Holiday is officially OUT for tonight’s game against the Jazz with a left elbow contusion. — Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) January 6, […]

New Orleans Pelicans combo guard Jrue Holiday is questionable for Monday night’s contest against the Utah Jazz due to a left elbow contusion. Pelicans say Jrue Holiday (Left Elbow Contusion) is questionable for Monday’s game vs the Jazz. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) January 5, 2020 Holiday has played in all but two games for […]

It’s safe to say that Jrue Holiday is enjoying his victory over his brothers. Following the New Orleans Pelicans’ 120-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Holiday couldn’t contain excitement for having bragging rights over Justin and Aaron — his two brothers who play for the Pacers. Via William Guillory of The Athletic: “I beat them […]