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New Orleans Pelicans fans must be thrilled to have their superstar back this year. Zion Williamson, after missing all of last season with a foot injury, has returned with a fury this year. On Wednesday night, Williamson reminded everyone how dominant he can be in a 104-98 win over the Detroit Pistons. He finished the […]

With around 10 minutes to go in the second quarter, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was back to his usual exploits in the paint. However, as is the case with rampaging beasts in the paint, the opposition usually has to concede an easy layup due to Williamson’s strength and leaping ability or foul him […]

Zion Williamson is an absolute force to be reckoned with. The San Antonio Spurs experienced this first-hand on Friday as Zion led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 117-99 blowout win. After the game, Zion was asked about how the Spurs tired to do all they could to deny him from going to his preferred […]

Zion Williamson put on another show on Friday night as he led the New Orleans Pelicans to a comfortable win over the San Antonio Spurs, 117-99. Zion went off for 30 points on 9-of-14 shooting, to go along with 15 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a block in 34 minutes of action. It was […]

There were few prospects as hyped up as Zion Williamson was when he entered the league in 2019. Possessing an unreal blend of athleticism, size, strength, and deft scoring touch, Williamson was touted as a franchise-altering talent. However, the first three seasons of Williamson’s career haven’t been the smoothest. He missed a ton of time […]

Zion Williamson put on a show for New Orleans Pelicans fans on Wednesday night as he led his team to an impressive 126-108 win over the Toronto Raptors. The 22-year-old was a force throughout the contest and the Raptors simply had no answer for him. NBA Twitter was all for it as they were left […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson entered the league as one of the most explosive finishers the league has ever seen. Armed with a 45-inch vertical leap, Williamson’s blend of strength and hops for a man of his size (6’6, 284 lbs) allows him to finish through a thicket of defenders with ease. But evidently, […]

Charles Barkley doesn’t like the fact that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is afraid to talk about his favorite Thanksgiving dish, and he wants it to stop. Williamson went viral ahead of Thanksgiving after a reporter asked him for his favorite dish that he is looking forward to eat. The Pelicans forward refused to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may have destroyed the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, but for Ja Morant, its importance extends beyond the box score. It’s the first time he played against his fellow draft classmate in Zion Williamson for quite a long time, and he couldn’t be happier they are both living out their dreams. […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are heading to Thanksgiving with their craving for a victory satisfied following a 129-110 dismantling of the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night on the road. Zion Williamson dropped 32 points on the Spurs, shooting 14-for-18 from the field with 11 rebounds in just 27 minutes. But perhaps the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had Zion Williamson in the lineup for the past three games but it appears as if his return is imminent. Williamson is officially listed as probable for the Pelicans game on Monday against the Golden State Warriors as per Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com. Zion Williamson listed as probable, Trey […]

The injury-riddled Zion Williamson has been sidelined for the last three games due to a foot issue. But, the New Orleans Pelicans star made it clear on Saturday: He “definitely” plans to play when his squad hosts the Golden State Warriors on Monday evening at the Smoothie King Center. Via NOLA.com: “I don’t see why […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got Zion Williamson back in the lineup this season after he missed all of the 2021-22 season with a foot injury. He hasn’t quite been able to stay on the court this season either and he’s officially listed as questionable for the Pelicans game against the Boston Celtics on Friday as […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a right foot contusion, shutting down what could have been a spectacle between the former No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks in the 2019 NBA draft. When New Orleans takes to its home floor against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, […]

Tuesday night’s showdown between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies was supposed to be a spectacle that pitted two of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. We were presented with some good news after Ja Morant was confirmed as available for the clash after missing the Grizzlies’ previous game due to […]

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan just can’t seem to catch a break. An on-and-off night for the 14-year NBA veteran forward almost ended in what he said should have been a foul on New Orleans Pelicans (6-5) forward Zion Williamson in a postgame press conference. DeRozan pulled up for a potential game-tying floater from five […]

The biggest question mark surrounding Zion Williamson has always been his health. Well, the New Orleans Pelicans superstar looks perfectly fine at the moment. He proved just that on Monday night after attempting to destroy Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner on a dunk attempt that should send shock waves across the NBA. If there […]

After missing the entire 2021-22 season due to injury, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is making up for the lost time. The 22-year-old has been nothing short of amazing for the Pels to start the season, and it looks like this is only the beginning. This is exactly what Pelicans head coach Willi Green […]

Zion Williamson has looked really good for the New Orleans Pelicans to start the season. At this point, it’s hard to imagine that this was the same man that was so heavily criticized for his weight last year. Zion himself has now spoken out about his weight issues. The Pelicans superstar admitted that he was […]

Zion Williamson was not able to finish the game for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday as the Pels took down a shorthanded Golden State Warriors side at the Smoothie King Center, 114-105. After the game, several reports have emerged that could explain why Zion was subbed out with three and a half minutes remaining […]

Zion Williamson recently returned to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup and on Friday he erased any lingering concerns over his injuries. In the second quarter of the Pelicans game against the Golden State Warriors, Williamson shot out in transition following a turnover, caught a pass from Jose Alvarado and threw down a monster windmill dunk. […]

The NBA community is alive and well thanks in no small part to the endless debates fans can have about everything under the basketball sun. However, one thing all fans can agree on is that the game is in a better place with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson back at his best on the […]

When it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans, everything revolves around Zion Williamson. How far they’ll go this season rests largely on his very broad shoulders. But one player alone does not a championship team make. LeBron James and Michael Jordan both learned that the hard way during the early portions of their career, as […]

The New Orleans Pelicans took down the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, 112-91, and it’s all thanks to Zion Williamson. Zion had a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds, but he did more than just score and dominate the glass. He took on the initiator role against the Clippers, and he thrived as […]

Zion Williamson has not played a game for the New Orleans Pelicans since Oct. 23 against the Utah Jazz. He sustained a hip and back injury during the game and did not return. He has been out of the lineup since, but he will return against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Zion Williamson will […]

The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans face off on Friday night for the first time since going toe-to-toe in the first round of the playoffs last season. It was the top-seeded Suns that emerged victorious in that series, 4-2, so you can be sure the Pels will be out for some revenge this […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson suffered a hip injury because of a hard fall against the Utah Jazz this past Sunday, and this forced him to miss the Pelicans’ last game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. New Orleans is back in action against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, and fans want to know: […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a surprisingly great start. They are 3-1, with wins over the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks to their credit. The hot start has forced people to recognize what is right in front of them. The Pelicans roster is very, very talented. Zion Williamson has looked like the beast […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered their nationally televised tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans fresh off a rousing 41-point victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, who were on the second night of a back-to-back. Bouncing back was important for Jason Kidd’s squad after a crushing loss to the Phoenix Suns in their season opener, and the Mavericks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be looking to improve to 3-1 on the season when they face Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at home. Zion Williamson meanwhile suffered a nasty fall on Sunday evening in an OT loss to the Utah Jazz and ultimately kept playing, but the big man was certainly […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally coming together, reaping the benefits of that Anthony Davis trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Willie Green’s squad thrives on creating mismatches — Zion Williamson can bully almost anyone to the rim, Brandon Ingram is taking that next leap, and CJ McCollum is still a bucket. The […]

New Orleans Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were both recently forced to leave a game against the Utah Jazz due to injury. However, Willie Green said both players will be listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, per Will Guillory. Green initially stated that Brandon Ingram is no longer in […]

Zion Williamson was not able to finish Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz at home after he reportedly suffered a posterior hip contusion, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN. Williamson apparently picked up the injury in a scary fall in the fourth quarter while trying to finish a dunk. The former Duke Blue Devil seemed […]

Zion Williamson has been all smiles now that his New Orleans Pelicans have gone off to a 2-0 start to the new season. At this point, the Pels are living up to all their pre-season hype, and Zion could not be more excited. Williamson did his bit to add more fuel to the flame by […]

Several Brooklyn Nets players spoke throughout training camp about shedding the team’s “soft” reputation from last season. But “soft” was an accurate description of the Nets in their season opener Wednesday night. The Nets were manhandled by the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108 before a home crowd of 18,000. Brooklyn lost the rebounding battle 61-39 and […]

In a message that will make New Orleans Pelicans fans happy, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant admits Zion Williamson doesn’t look like someone coming from a long injury layoff. Williamson played in his first NBA regular season game after missing the whole 2021-22 season due to a foot injury, and he was phenomenal. The explosive […]

Zion Williamson couldn’t be prouder of his New Orleans Pelicans teammates after they destroyed the Brooklyn Nets with a balanced effort in their season opener. Williamson made an emphatic return to the NBA after missing out the whole 2021-2 campaign due to a foot injury, banking 25 points on top of nine rebounds, three assists […]

The story behind the Brooklyn Nets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans was the long-anticipated returns of two former number one picks. Ben Simmons and Zion Williamson took the floor for the first time in over 16 months Wednesday. And there was no dispute over who won the highly anticipated matchup. Simmons was outplayed […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have some big expectations for their 2022-23 campaign. After their unexpected run to the playoffs last season, which featured a surprisingly competitive first round series against the Phoenix Suns, the Pelicans have a lot of reasons for optimism entering this season. New Orleans finally appears to have a consistent rotation led […]