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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 […]

Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson couldn’t be more different from each other. Both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans stars are great players in their own right. However, their play styles are like night and day: Doncic is methodical and slow-paced, while Zion attacks with ferocity and speed. Don’t tell that to the […]

Zion Williamson just signed a $193 million max extension to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans long-term. However, that is not the only reason why fans should get excited for the 2022-23 season and beyond. On Saturday, Williamson was spotted in Paris attending what seems to be a streetball event. Of course he had to […]

With Zion Williamson getting healthy and returning to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2022-23, Jose Alvarado sees himself playing a bigger and more important role for the franchise. Alvarado expects defenses to focus more on Williamson when the athletic star forward returns. As a result, he believes he’ll get more open shots and opportunities to […]

Zion Williamson is one of the best basketball players in the world. It sounds like a joke, but that’s true. You don’t make it to the NBA or any other professional league without being in the top 1% of the sport you play in. The New Orleans Pelicans star will smoke any random hooper every […]

Zion Williamson missed the entirety of the 2021-22 NBA season recovery from his lingering injuries. But that didn’t affect his contract negotiations one bit. The New Orleans Pelicans gave him a full rookie max extension for $231 million to lock him up for the foreseeable future. In his recent press conference following the signing, Zion […]

Zion Williamson has officially signed his five-year max deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, and right after putting pen to paper, he let everyone know that he’s laser-focused on their ultimate goal. The Pelicans star inked his $193 million deal on Wednesday and immediately said he’s completely “locked in” now that they got the contract […]

Zion Williamson affirmed his commitment to the New Orleans Pelicans by officially signing his extension on Wednesday, putting an end to a year filled with doubts and speculations about his future. Speaking with reporters after the contract extension, Williamson opened up about the past season and how the questions about whether he’ll stay or not […]

There has been much made about whether or not Zion Williamson was going to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans. Well, late last week that question was answered when he signed a five-year deal worth up to $231 million. At the time, it was believed that Zion had the opt-out clause heading into the fifth […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a supermax deal that could be worth up to $231 million. However, it is also filled with protections for the Pels that hinges on Zion actually staying healthy and playing games with the team. While some players would hesitate about signing such deal, Zion apparently did […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to build a winning team. OKC features a core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, and recently drafted big man Chet Holmgren. Despite the brewing potential on this team, they are still a few pieces away from becoming a legitimate contender. However, the Thunder could instantly boost their contention chances […]

New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson didn’t play a single game last season, but that’s not stopping him from securing a monster bag from his club. Williamson is nearing a five-year max extension worth up to $231 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. This deal will take Williamson through the 2027-28 […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been on the precipice of becoming a legitimate contender for a few years now. However, they haven’t been able to build an NBA Finals-bound roster around Trae Young. The Hawks are looking to acquire Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs which will obviously help them improve, per Zach Klein. But […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be a problem next season. After a rocky start last year, the Pels stormed their way to the playoffs, earning a lot of fans in the process. They eventually lost in the first-round, but the promise is still there for this squad. That’s doubly true when you realize […]

One of the biggest criticisms Zion Williamson faced this past season was about his weight. The New Orleans Pelicans star did not look like he was in proper shape throughout the 2021-22 campaign as he worked through his rehab. Well, you can now throw all of that out the window. Images of Zion’s offseason transformation […]

Drake is arguably the most prominent rapper in the NBA today. His reach goes way beyond his music, as he’s been a steady presence within and around the league for what now feels like many, many years. It appears that this does not mean much to New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson. In a recent […]

The future remains bright for Zion Williamson despite not suiting up for the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2021-2022 NBA season. But Williamson has dealt with more than injuries over the past couple of seasons. The 21-year old phenom has been the subject of various rumors. There were reports that Williamson was unhappy in New […]

Zion Williamson isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. He’s already declared his desire to sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, who for their part, are more than willing to offer him a max deal. Zion recently spoke out about his mindset during these past few months amid his rehab. The former first overall pick […]

The contract extension of Zion Williamson with the New Orleans Pelicans has been the talk of the town of late. Pels vice president David Griffin has already expressed the team’s willingness to offer their young stud a max deal, while Zion himself has already indicated his desire to remain in New Orleans. ESPN’s NBA guru […]

Zion Williamson wants to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans. He made that much clear in his latest interview when conducting his youth training camp. However, as for his contract, well that’s for NOLA to figure out. Williamson is eligible to sign a max rookie extension worth $186 million for five years. Nonetheless, there were […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a successful season, making it to the playoffs for the first time in four years. They managed this success without Zion Williamson, who missed the entire season with a long-term foot injury. Williamson held camp registration for his NBA-level youth basketball camp at a local YMCA in New Orleans. While […]

Despite his extended absence from the New Orleans Pelicans’ active roster, Zion Williamson has kept himself busy. He kept the media’s attention throughout the season showcasing the fruits of his labor, ie his jaw-dropping dunks amid his injury recovery. Williamson’s latest stunning dunk had everyone starstruck, but none more so than the young fan who […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming into the offseason with the eighth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after making the playoffs. It’s a very promising situation. With a trio of stars in CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson already on the team, executive vice president David Griffin, general manager Trajan Langdon and […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are facing a major decision this summer. The former Duke superstar is now eligible for an extension, which many believe will be in the range of a $181 million max deal for five years. Pels vice president for basketball operations David Griffin recently spoke out about the big-money […]