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Mike Krzyzewski has spent over four decades as the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils. He will coach his last regular-season game with the team against North Carolina Saturday night. From 1980 to 2022, Coach K led the team to 1,196 victories, five of them being NCAA Championships. He was offered employment from NBA […]

CJ McCollum’s arrival has rejuvenated the New Orleans Pelicans and it appears they could potentially be getting another boost when the play-in tournament arrives. Zion Williamson, who has been dealing with a lingering foot injury, is returning to NOLA after doing more rehab in Portland and will be cleared to continue basketball activities. Via Shams: […]

It the end of the trade deadline, most fans didn’t have high expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. Sure, they did trade for CJ McCollum at the buzzer, but most people deemed that it wouldn’t be enough to move the needle. With Zion Williamson still on the mend, many expected them to languish at the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made some major moves at the trade deadline to surround franchise star, Zion Williamson, with more help once he comes back from injury, despite all the recent drama. They went out and acquired a proven player in CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers while shipping off several pieces in return. […]

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans woke up on Wednesday with the good news that star forward Zion Williamson is progressing well with his foot injury. According to reports, Zion has shown signs of “improved bone healing,” a significant update considering all the setbacks he has suffered over the past months. The former no. 1 […]

The New Orlean Pelicans haven’t had many successful injury updates about Zion Williamson, but that changed on Wednesday. According to Shams Charania, the Pelicans say Zion Williamson is showing improved bone healing in his right foot and he will gradually progress to full weight-bearing exercises and basketball activity. With all of the recent controversy surrounding […]

New Orleans Pelicans fans must be going through deja vu. After the 2019 drama with Anthony Davis, it seems like the Pelicans have another similar situation with their star Zion Williamson. He is yet to suit up this season and has been called out by former teammate JJ Redick for not reaching out to CJ […]

The newest NBA drama seems to be brewing with the New Orleans Pelicans. As the memories of the Anthony Davis situation still remain fresh in the minds of Pelicans fans, they might be going through a similar ordeal with Zion Williamson. Zion is still out due to mysterious foot injuries and he has been recently […]

There have been plenty of rumors recently that Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans could be on the move this summer. It will be interesting to see how the Pelicans’ situation unfolds, and many clubs will be interested. The Orlando Magic are one team that could be worth keeping an eye on in the […]

The newest NBA drama seems to be brewing in New Orleans. The Pelicans are dealing with a lot of Zion Williamson speculation because of his foot injury and the rumors suggesting he wants out. If Williamson is made available for a trade, the Minnesota Timberwolves should look to make a move after missing out on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of another potentially painful situation. After dealing with Anthony Davis throughout 2019 and eventually trading him to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Pelicans now could face a similar situation with Zion Williamson. After his first full season, playing 61 games, Williamson is yet to feature this season. […]

As the James Harden and Ben Simmons drama ended at the trade deadline, the NBA world did not have to wait long for the newest drama to begin. The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of a serious situation with their star, Zion Williamson. The All-Star forward is yet to play for the Pelicans […]

The newest drama in the NBA is concerning Zion Williamson and his current team, the New Orleans Pelicans. After his All-Star year last season, the former Duke forward is yet to feature this year. The team has been very mysterious around his injuries and absence. Additionally, he did not reach out to the newest Pelican […]

The situation in New Orleans is reaching critical levels with Zion Williamson given all the mystery surrounding his foot injury and speculation about his future. If the Pelicans ultimately decide there must be a trade, the Denver Nuggets should look into the possibility of acquiring the young star, even with some of the major question […]

With the rising tension in New Orleans, the Pelicans might be interested in trading Zion Williamson in the offseason if things continue to go poorly. If Williamson actually becomes available, the Utah Jazz should explore the possibility of acquiring him, especially if they falter in the playoffs again. The young forward has been involved in […]

The Toronto Raptors are one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA today. They don’t quite have the talent yet to hang with the best teams on a consistent basis. However, the potential for this team is massive. With young prospects like Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa alongside Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Fred VanVleet, […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans seem destined to split at some point relatively soon. He has not worked there so far due to his disastrous track record with injuries. His distrust of the front office may ultimately lead to a trade demand. The Indiana Pacers should be a frontrunner to land him if […]

The New Orleans Pelicans potentially have a huge problem on their hands with franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson. He was not included in a recent email to season ticket holders and was called out by former Pelicans guard JJ Redick as a “detached” teammate after Williamson never reached out to CJ McCollum in wake of the […]

The Zion Williamson situation in New Orleans is slowly becoming the next major NBA drama. The Pelicans forward and the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft is yet to feature in a game this year. After receiving widespread criticism for not reaching out to CJ McCollum after he was traded to New Orleans, Williamson […]

There has been plenty of speculation that Zion Williamson does not want to be in New Orleans. The Pelicans used their first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft to get the Duke product, who was perceived to be the next NBA superstar. Yet, three years after that, the situation is not ideal given his injury […]

The newest drama in the NBA is centered around Zion Williamson. The first pick of the 2019 NBA draft is in the midst of accusations around his commitment to the New Orleans Pelicans, the team that drafted him. The latest came from his former teammate, JJ Redick, who stated that Williamson was a detached teammate.  […]

For a Los Angeles Clippers franchise that just reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history, the expectation is to build on that performance the following season. Superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have missed the majority of the current campaign already, but there’s no doubt they would welcome another individual […]

The situation in New Orleans between the Pelicans and Zion Williamson is shrouded in mystery, and you can bet Miami Heat president Pat Riley is keeping an eye on it. The Pelicans’ superstar youngster has not played a game this season after offseason foot surgery and could wind up sitting out all season. There are […]

Zion Williamson’s situation in New Orleans does not seem to get better as time goes on. While the Pelicans invested a ton into what they presumed to be their future star, Williamson does not seem that excited to play for the squad. He has been called out by JJ Redick, his former Pelicans teammate, for […]

Zion Williamson is the talk of the NBA right now. He still has not featured for the New Orleans Pelicans this year, and there is no timetable for his return. Recently, former teammate JJ Redick labeled him a “detached teammate”. All of this started to fuel some trade rumors around the young superstar and first […]

The situation with Zion Williamson and his current team, the New Orleans Pelicans, does not look good. After rumors floating around that his family is unhappy in the Big Easy, Williamson has been labeled as a “detached teammate” by former Pelican JJ Redick. Due to all this, there have been trade rumors floating around. One […]

For the Phoenix Suns who reached the NBA Finals last season and possibly en route to another appearance this year, they seem like a franchise that must stay put and lean on building chemistry and continuity. Devin Booker finally found his backcourt tandem in Chris Paul, who have been phenomenal consistently as a two-headed monster […]

Can the Los Angeles Lakers actually make a move for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson? With the way things are on Zion’s situation, that doesn’t seem to be too far-fetched. After all, there have been talks that Zion is not interested in staying on a small market team, which is why he has long […]

Zion Williamson is not exactly the most-loved individual in the NBA right now. As a matter of fact, some folks from New Orleans have even turned on the Pelicans superstar of late. Just recently, Zion made headlines after it was revealed that he had not gotten in contact with CJ McCollum following the latter’s trade […]

Even as the NBA trade deadline has come and gone, Zion Williamson exit rumors have been in full swing these past few weeks. Whispers point to the New York Knicks as his possible next destination. But his former New Orleans Pelicans coach in Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think it’s as likely as some outsiders do. […]

Mardi Gras on the streets of downtown New Orleans has always been an awe-inspiring spectacle that most of us can only wish to partake in. This year’s celebrations were nothing short of amazing yet again and it is clear that everyone was having a really good time during the annual Mardi Gras parade. It’s a […]

In the (seemingly rare) event that Zion Williamson is made available for trade by the New Orleans Pelicans, there will be a mad scramble among teams to trade for him. It would take a lot to get Williamson, as has proven to be an All-Star when healthy. The San Antonio Spurs should be among those […]

For the Houston Rockets, their team has been on a free fall ever since they swung a deal to trade Russell Westbrook to the Washington Wizards and shortly after, James Harden was headed to the Brooklyn Nets as well to pair up with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The Rockets have gone on a full […]

As Zion Williamson was one of the most hyped individuals entering the 2019 NBA Draft, the expectations and pressure for him were skyrocketing to an exponential level. Before suiting up for his first official game, Williamson already sustained an unfortunate torn meniscus injury in the 2019-20 preseason, which caused him to miss the first half […]

With a ton of uncertainty surrounding Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s become more apparent that his tenure in the Big Easy could be winding down sooner than expected. After being sidelined all season with a nagging injury and becoming more distant from the team, it’s led many to believe that Zion […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ are waiting patiently to get Zion Williamson back on the court. Their hopes of becoming a good team with Williamson as their leader are becoming grimmer and grimmer. They may have to be brutally honest and realize that it might not work out. Although the Pelicans are in no position where […]

Can Zion Williamson to the Sixers become a reality? Well, with Zion Williamson’s continued displeasure and distance from the organization, it seems inevitable that his time with the New Orleans Pelicans could be coming to an end during the 2022 NBA offseason. One team that could greatly benefit from his presence is the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

Similar to the Cleveland Cavaliers run this season, the New York Knicks went on a tremendous campaign last year wherein they snatched the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference before succumbing to the Atlanta Hawks in five games. This season has been a disaster for the Knicks organization as they have slipped to 3 1/2 […]

Zion Williamson was the talk of the town during this year’s All-Star Weekend, despite him not playing. The reason: rumors of him being ‘detached’ from the New Orleans Pelicans swirled around the league. It all started when newly acquired star CJ McCollum revealed that the former first-overall pick hasn’t reached out to him. Since then, […]