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The New Orleans Pelicans are enduring another difficult season, sitting at a dismal 8-26 after a recent loss to the New York Knicks. For most teams in such dire straits, the news would be one of dysfunction, finger-pointing, and an inevitable rebuild. However, interim head coach James Borrego sees a young squad on the verge […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have fallen short against the New York Knicks. However, Zion Williamson’s return to the starting lineup offered a glimpse of hope for a franchise desperately seeking consistency and direction. After a stint coming off the bench, Williamson reclaimed his spot in the starting five, playing extended minutes without restrictions. While […]

For all the defensive progress Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans believe they are making heading toward 2026, one issue continues to undermine their climb. In the eyes of James Borrego, defensive rebounding is no longer a secondary concern or a situational weakness. It is the defining variable separating a respectable team from a potentially competitive […]

Zion Williamson, on the 14th of December, returned to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup early after initially being projected to miss more time due to an adductor injury. Williamson, however, returned to an unfamiliar role coming off the Pelicans bench — with interim head coach James Borrego opting to keep Saddiq Bey, who’s been good […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally showing authentic signs of life despite their difficult 8–22 record. Zion Williamson and his teammates extended their current winning streak to five games on Monday night. The team looks rejuvenated after a notably slow start to the regular season. A significant factor in this recent turnaround has been the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are suddenly on a roll like fried shrimp on a po’ boy sandwich. They claimed their fifth straight win on Monday after beating the Dallas Mavericks, 119-113, at Smoothie King Center. After a seesaw battle, the Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson, pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Mavericks, 40-26. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans put their four-game winning streak on the line on Monday as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pelicans had a strong start, punctuated by the beautiful connection between Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic. After a defensive stop, Williamson brought down the ball. […]

Derik Queen showed off his solid on-court chemistry with Zion Williamson during the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Queen is making strides in his rookie campaign while Williamson is progressing through the seventh season of his career. They are developing a solid connection as they have been a bright […]

Outside of the Smoothie King Center, two-time All-Star Zion Williamson dominates the headlines alongside rookie Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears. Inside league circles and the rejuvenated New Orleans Pelicans practice facility, even interim head coach James Borrego concedes Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III’s voices are what cut through all the noise. However, the two […]

James Borrego’s New Orleans Pelicans are experimenting with an unconventional approach to managing a years-long headache, and the early returns suggest it might be working. Zion Williamson, the former number one overall pick and two-time All-Star, has recently shifted into a sixth man role coming off the bench. The move has been accepted as less a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally finding their rhythm, capping off a pivotal stretch with a three-game winning streak that has injected new life into the team. Victories over the Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, and Houston Rockets mark the franchise’s first such run this season, arriving precisely at the one-month anniversary of interim head […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are focused less on the standings and more on a set of standards going into the holidays. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen are starting to click, leading to a three-game winning streak in the process. However, while the climb from the Western Conference cellar to the Play-In tournament is steep, James […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have needed good news beyond rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, and thankfully for their fans, got a couple of mood-boosting wins before Christmas. James Borrego reflected on the significance of the victories in the context of the team’s ongoing efforts to establish a strong foundation around Zion Williamson. While victories […]

The numbers are ugly, the film is worse, and the results are sinking a season of promise. Zion Williamson’s prideful New Orleans Pelicans know their defense has been a glaring, season-long vulnerability, a leaky dam threatening to wash away any NBA Play-In Tournament aspirations. Herb Jones can only do so much alone. Thankfully, interim head […]

The New Orleans Pelicans face a delicate balancing act as they welcome back key players from injury, with interim head coach James Borrego making it clear that the team won’t rush anyone into uncomfortable rotations. Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson’s reintegrations are prime examples of the new training philosophy, though fans can also look to […]

Zion Williamson’s career has been incredibly frustrating for fans to follow. The first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson was drafted with the potential to be an all-time great. His explosive athleticism, finishing prowess, and fluidity in motion made him a can’t-miss prospect, and the New Orleans Pelicans banked on his talents by […]

As fans have been waiting for an injury update for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, it does seem like there is at least a chance he plays in Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. With the Williamson-less Pelicans beating the Portland Trail Blazers last Thursday, it was one of the six games that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans provided a key injury update on forward Zion Williamson as they prepare for a road matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Williamson practiced Saturday and will be listed as questionable to play, marking a potential step toward his return as the Pelicans look to build momentum following a much-needed […]

It’s only a matter of time before New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson plays for another team, and the Washington Wizards should use him to advance their rebuild. The Wizards are developing their young core as they lose enough games to make sure they keep their top-eight protected 2026 first-round draft pick, but this season […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are running out of time. Bill Simmons believes they may have reached the moment for a franchise-altering swing. On The Bill Simmons Podcast, the longtime NBA commentator pitched what he called a “Hail Mary” trade idea. The Clippers rolling the dice on former No. 1 pick Zion Williamson. Simmons argued that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling this season, and their poor start resulting in the firing of head coach Willie Green. As the season progresses, trade rumors involving Pelicans star Zion Williamson are inevitable. The Pelicans are reportedly open to trading Williamson, and count former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as one of the voices […]

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads, with a once-promising era centered around Zion Williamson teetering on the edge of collapse. What began as a story of untapped potential has devolved into a saga of constant uncertainty, trade rumors, frustration, and reevaluation. League […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been among the most disappointing teams in the league this year, currently sitting at 3-18 ahead of Tuesday night’s game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. As is typically the case, Zion Williamson has already missed significant time due to injury, and on Tuesday, the team got a rough update regarding his […]

The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans finally snapped their nine-game losing streak on Monday night in a 143-130 takedown of the Chicago Bulls. Zion Williamson did lead the team in scoring, looking like the healthy version of himself once more. In only his third game back after a lengthy absence brought forth by a hamstring strain, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to take on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. However, after playing nearly 30 minutes in Friday’s contest against the Dallas Mavericks, it appears Zion Williamson was slapped with an injury status for the game against Atlanta. Reports indicate that the 25-year-old forward is officially ruled out with a left […]

The New Orleans Pelicans listed forward Zion Williamson as questionable for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets, providing the latest update on his recovery from a left hamstring strain. The game, scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, closes out New Orleans’ five-game homestand as the team attempts to halt a six-game losing streak. Williamson last […]

Hope has flickered like a faulty scoreboard for far too long in the Smoothie King Center, so the New Orleans Pelicans made a not-so-bold pivot to James Borrego. Joe Dumars had little choice after being given the green light by team governor Gayle Benson. A decision to fire Willie Green did not hinge on a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a negative injury update to share about star forward Zion Williamson ahead of Monday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williamson is going through the seventh year of his NBA career. Fitness and injury issues have limited his ability to be on the court for the Pelicans, lowering his superstar […]

Recently, the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green amid their disastrous 2-11 start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The Pelicans entered this season with the pressure on after trading their first round pick this past June, and so far, it’s looking like they may have given up a potentially hugely valuable asset. Now, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have star forward Zion Williamson back in the lineup as they attempt to halt their early-season slide. Williamson was listed as questionable on Saturday’s injury report for Sunday’s home matchup against the Golden State Warriors, marking the first indication he could return from the left hamstring strain that has sidelined […]

In the wake of a catastrophic 2-10 start, the New Orleans Pelicans have moved on from Willie Green. EVP Joe Dumars could no longer ignore the Smoothie King Center’s sour vibes lingering past the decision to skip the coach’s pregame introduction. A four-game losing streak to start the season, characterized by the usual defensive lapses […]

The New Orleans are in a tough spot early in the season. Not only are they last in the Western Conference, but they have a few injuries to some of their key players. Zion Williamson has missed the past five games because of a hamstring injury, and there is no timetable for when he will […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ injury woes continue to cast a long shadow over their early-season struggles. As has become almost routine, under-fire coach Willie Green offered updates on Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole before a November 12 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately for fans looking for good news, Green’s statements did little to […]

As the seemingly stuck-in-last-place New Orleans Pelicans prepare to embark on a brutal five-game homestand, the temperature around Willie Green’s office chair has risen from warm to scorching hot. Understandably so, given a 2-8 start to the season and the body language being displayed by the locker room. However, despite growing external pressure, organizational sources […]

Amid injuries to the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans, reeling from Zion Williamson’s latest hamstring setback, Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green says the team missing their leader, Dejounte Murray, is their underlying issue. Jordan Poole is expected to miss some games due to a strained quad. However, that’s not the player Green was alluding to, who […]

What does the future of the New Orleans Pelicans look like? This is an open-ended question with many different paths to explore, but one constant and sure thing about this organization is rookie big man Derik Queen being a focal point of their future. Throughout high school, Queen was viewed as one of the best […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a grade 1 left hamstring strain and will miss at least one week, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Williamson, who missed the Pelicans’ third game of the season with a left foot bone contusion, is now back on the injury report with yet […]

The New Orleans Pelicans continue to search for their first victory of the 2025-26 NBA season, but their uphill battle may get even tougher as Zion Williamson has been listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. According to the NBA’s official injury report, Williamson is dealing with soreness in his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ start to the 2025-26 NBA season is nothing short of catastrophic. At 0-6, with the league’s worst point differential (-18.1), the team has looked lifeless on both ends of the floor, and the clock is ticking loudly on head coach Willie Green’s tenure. Green, now in his fifth season at the […]