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The last thing the New Orleans Pelicans want to see is for star forward Zion Williamson to reinjure himself before the games even start to count. Thus, the Pelicans are taking major precautions, putting Williamson’s health as their number one priority. During the Pelicans’ preseason tilt against the Miami Heat, Zion Williamson exited the game […]

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans this upcoming NBA season and the big reason is the anticipated return of Zion Williamson. Williamson missed all of last season with a foot injury but has been cleared for game action. He has played in preseason so far and has drawn strong praise, […]

After being one of the most hyped up draft prospects of all time back in 2019, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has, by and large, delivered on the excitement he entered the NBA with. Williamson was especially dominant during the 2020-21 season, when he averaged 27.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game on 61% […]

Zion Williamson has looked like his old self again for the New Orleans Pelicans during the offseason. The sample size has been undeniably small, but at this point, Pels fans should definitely be feeling excited about what’s ahead this season for their prized superstar. For his part, ESPN’s NBA insider Marc J. Spears is all-in […]

Jose Alvarado may have earned the nickname “Grand Theft Alvarado” for his sneaky way to get steals, but as New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson said, he is more than just that. Alvarado exploded for 28 points in their preseason win against the Detroit Pistons. He also had five rebounds in the contest, making life […]

Zion Williamson scored 13 points in 15 minutes on Tuesday night as he made his long-awaited return to action for the New Orleans Pelicans. This was the first time the 22-year-old took the court in more than 500 days and Zion definitely made up for lost time in his limited run. ESPN’s Stephen A Smith […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson made a triumphant return to the NBA hardcourt on Tuesday, and while it’s only a preseason game, it’s enough to get a lot of people hyped up. Williamson, however, is not yet done. He is just getting started, and he let the whole NBA know that with a little […]

Zion Williamson has finally made it back to the court for the New Orleans Pelicans. The 2021 All-Star put up a solid performance in his 2022 preseason debut to lead a 129-125 win over the Chicago Bulls, a good sign that he is ready to bounce back into stardom. According to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, […]

514 days. That’s how long Zion Williamson was away from the game after spending the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign on the sidelines due to a lingering foot injury. He’s back now, though, and he’s gotten nothing but love from the mean, sometimes-loving streets of Twitter. After scoring his first two points via an and-1 […]

Just like the rest of the NBA, Ja Morant was hyped up about the return of Zion Williamson. In fact before the New Orleans Pelicans forward suit up for his first game after 514 days, the Memphis Grizzlies star showed his excitement for his draft classmate. On Tuesday, Morant took to Twitter to give an […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 500 days since Zion Williamson scored his last NBA bucket. Well, the good news is that the New Orleans Pelicans superstar just ended that streak on Tuesday night after scoring his first two points against the Chicago Bulls in a preseason matchup. In true Zion fashion, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have gone through the media frenzy gauntlet when it’s come to Zion Williamson. Whether it be about his ballooning weight, his constant injuries, or his discontent with the franchise, there’s never not been something to say against the former number one overall pick. After a full season to heal and get healthy while […]

The 2020-21 season was the last time New Orleans Pelicans fans saw Zion Williamson on the basketball court. He was an All-Star that season and he tied Shaquille O’Neal’s record of 25 consecutive games of scoring at least 20 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. He made his long-awaited return to the court […]

Zion Williamson’s body transformation has been a pleasant surprise for New Orleans Pelicans fans everywhere. The biggest criticism of the former Duke star has been his body. Many felt that playing at a large weight with his playstyle could lead to him getting injured easily. It seems like this was the same advice Zion’s trainers […]

The New Orleans Pelicans can’t wait to see Zion Williamson pulverize defenders in the regular season again. Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season because of a foot injury, but is now all set to lead the way for the Pelicans, who, despite not having the former Duke Blue Devils manchild in the last campaign, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a lot of promise heading into the 2022-23 season. With a healthy Zion Williamson joining a team that made the playoffs last year, it could be a big year for the Pels. As training camp begins, all signs seem to indicate that Williamson is ready to shine again. After missing […]

Zion Williamson is healthy and ready to ball out for the New Orleans Pelicans. If his new frame is any indication, we’re in for an absolute treat in 2022-23. Zion showed up to Media Day on Monday looking absolutely ripped and in very good spirits. Via Pelicans Twitter: “I feel like I’m at my best […]

Zion Williamson’s size and weight has been one of the biggest storylines in the NBA since he was a rookie in 2019. The 2020 All-Star missed the entirety of last season due to a foot injury. This offseason, Zion is working as hard as ever to come back and be a dominant force in the […]

NBA 2K23 released some of their official player ratings on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo was rated as the highest overall player with a mark of 97. But Ja Morant and Zion Williamson checked in as the highest rated dunkers in the game. Both Williamson and Morant were rated as 97 overall dunkers. Morant is known for […]

Zion Williamson is ready to go for the new season. After missing the entire 2021-22 season due to injury, the New Orleans Pelicans superstar is now looking like he’s ready to take the NBA by storm again. A clip of Zion dunking all over the place is currently making its rounds on social media. Williamson […]

Zion Williamson signed a massive extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, but it wasn’t long ago when there was a lot of drama surrounding the young phenom. Many wondered if Williamson would ask for a trade, and there were rumors about his relationship with David Griffin and the front office. As part of […]

Ben Simmons and Zion Williamson are stars on the court. People will immediately point to Simmons’ lack of a jump shot and write him off. But he’s a tremendous playmaker who features a high basketball I.Q. Meanwhile, Williamson’s pure athleticism is extraordinary. However, neither Simmons nor Williamson played in 2021-2022. Simmons held out with the […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s journey back from injury hasn’t been easy, and all the criticisms he has received during his recovery made things even more difficult. Williamson admitted as much in his recent interview with GQ Magazine, revealing his frustration and pain about his right foot injury and the rehab journey he had […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has proven to be an All-Star-caliber player when healthy. The problem is he has never been consistently healthy. In three seasons, Williamson has only played in 85 games. He missed all of last season with a Jones fracture in his right foot. Now healthy and fresh off signing a […]

Can the New Orleans Pelicans shock the NBA world and trade for Kevin Durant? Durant recently doubled down on his trade request after giving the Brooklyn Nets a Steve Nash-based ultimatum. But the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors are still considered the most favorites to acquire the superstar. However, the Pelicans profile as […]

Do you still remember when CJ McCollum revealed that he had not spoken to Zion Williamson weeks after the former’s trade to the New Orleans Pelicans was made official? This was some odd behavior from Zion, as most expected at least a welcome call from the Pelicans star to his new teammate. It looks like […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA for the 2022-23 season. They are one of the younger squads in the league with an average age of 26.1, and a 36-46 record doesn’t jump out as impressive. However, the Pelicans showed their potential by advancing through the Play-In Tournament […]

One the biggest items on the New Orleans Pelicans to-do list this offseason involved figuring out whether or not they were going to hand Zion Williamson a max contract this offseason. Williamson clearly has loads of talent, but he has only played in 85 games over the first three seasons of his career. Would he […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s weight has been a hot topic of conversation for a long time. It gained even more relevance when it was recently revealed that Williamson’s new $193 million max contract with the Pelicans has a clause in it requiring weigh-ins throughout the deal to measure his combined weight and body […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ big-picture hopes of sustained championship contention hinge most on Zion Williamson’s health. Given the direct ties between injury woes and weight and conditioning issues early in his career, it comes as no surprise the Pelicans protected themselves while signing the 21-year-old wunderkind to a max-level extension. Christian Clark of NOLA.com reported […]

It’s still a couple of months away before the 2022-23 NBA season begins. Until then, the offseason is in full swing for basketball fans and card collectors alike. And while some may see this period as downtime for NBA cards, there’s still a good part of the hobby that’s taking advantage of this dip in […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has some bold aspirations for his return in the 2022-23 season, and he’s putting in the work to get it done. Speaking with NOLA.com, Zion’s personal chef Christian Green shared how the Pelicans forward is focusing on diet and nutrition to get him in the best shape possible. Apparently, […]

At this point in the offseason, Kevin Durant is still a member of the Brooklyn Nets. For all we know, he could start the season with the same team, despite his highly-publicized desire to jump ship. Be that as it may, this obviously hasn’t stopped the analysts from talking about potential trade destinations for KD. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans struggled in the beginning of the 2021-22 season, going only 1-12 to start the year. Despite that, the Pelicans bounced back and managed to make the playoffs after going through the play-in tournament, and they also managed to force six games against the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Trading for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a good foundation to build on as they head into the 2022-23 NBA season. New Orleans made it through two play-in games to earn their first playoff berth since the 2017-18 season. What made this playoff appearance more impressive is they did it with star Zion Williamson out the whole […]

On the heels of a new contract extension, people all over the NBA are discussing New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson. Williamson, who signed a five-year deal worth $193 million, will be locked into New Orleans until at least 2028. Many people around the NBA were interested to see what a potential deal could look […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had to do just one thing in the 2022 NBA free agency period, and they did it. They signed forward Zion Williamson to a five-year, $193 million designated player contract extension. 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟: @ZionWilliamson has signed a contract extension with the #Pelicans! 💪 pic.twitter.com/zKiXS1ku9W — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 6, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans blew out the Washington Wizards, 106-88, on Wednesday in the NBA Summer League, and they had quite a few prominent supporters watching them from the sidelines. One of them happened to be Zion Williamson, who was all smiles throughout his team’s Summer League matchup. Zion was even repping a Coach K […]

Zion Williamson recently signed a five-year, $193 million max extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, a deal that could top $231 million if he achieves certain benchmarks. However, as everyone knows by now, there’s a catch to his deal. Even prior to Williamson putting pen to paper, fans and experts alike expected the Pelicans to […]