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The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for a play-in tournament showdown with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night but honestly, this team wasn’t supposed to be here. They were poor for most of the season until the trade deadline when the Pels acquired CJ McCollum. Although his early brilliance didn’t translate into success with […]

Despite attempting to flip into win-now mode for the past several years, the New Orleans Pelicans have not had a winning record since the 2017-18 season and have had just two in the past 10 years. Even so, the Pelicans managed to sneak into the 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament as the No. 9 seed and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans began this 2021-22 season on a sour note with a league-worst 1-12 record. Without Zion Williamson and with so many questions swirling around his future, it seemed like another lost and disappointing season for the organization. Instead, the Pelicans roared back to earn the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, […]

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant shared a friendly moment on the basketball court on Saturday following the Memphis Grizzlies’ 141-114 demolition job of the New Orleans Pelicans. The two superstars exchanged pleasantries after the game and naturally, we just can’t help but read into what could have been said between the pair. The Pelicans star […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are a walking highlight reel. The young team has been electrifying all season, evoking shades of the old-school Showtime Lakers with their style of play. At the head of the operations is Morant, who has had his fair share of insane, seemingly impossible highlights all year long. During his […]

At this point, it feels like New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson hasn’t played in the NBA since the Creation of Man. Even before the season started, several reports hinted that the burly big man would suit up, but clearly, his recovery from his foot injury has taken longer than expected for the Pelicans. He, […]

Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans has been the subject of speculations throughout the 2021-22 season. His absence due to a foot injury also didn’t help in stopping the talks that he’s done with the franchise. However, Zion’s stepfather, Lee Anderson, shot those talks down and emphasized they are committed to the franchise. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have played the entire season without Zion Williamson. The young power forward fractured his foot ahead of the 2021-2022 NBA season and has suffered countless setbacks in his return. However, the star has shown signs of progress recently. And, Lee Anderson, Williamson’s stepfather, said that he expects his stepson to play […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson’s recovery from last year’s foot surgery has been a frustratingly long process for fans of the team. Williamson has experienced several setbacks during the process, casting doubt on his potential return this season. However, the Duke product has taken several positive steps recently, as he was cleared for […]

If the Play-In tournament started today, the ninth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers would be facing the New Orleans Pelicans, who are currently 10th in the Western Conference. There’s still a little less than a month remaining in the regular season, but it does look like this is going to be the scenario for the Play-In game. […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has suffered numerous injury setbacks this season, preventing him from suiting up at all in 2021-22. Reports recently surfaced that Zion won’t play at all for the remainder of the campaign, but after his wild dunk went viral on Tuesday, many believed there could be a chance the Pelicans […]

Will we see Zion Williamson take the floor this season? That’s the question, not only of every single fan of the New Orleans Pelicans but of the entire NBA as well. While the answer remains murky, there have been reports that Zion will sit out the remainder of the season. There’s no official word yet […]

It has been trending this way for a while for New Orleans Pelicans phenom Zion Williamson, but Shams Charania of The Athletic is now reporting that the young forward isn’t expected to play at all this season as he continues to work his way back from foot surgery last offseason. Williamson recently returned from Portland, […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Herb Jones is quickly making a name for himself as a young and promising prospect that could make waves in the NBA in the near future. He’s a pretty slick dunker too, and this was on full display on Friday night when Jones put Charlotte Hornets big man Mason Plumlee on […]

Zion Williamson’s body conditioning has been the subject of mockery the past few months. After all, a lot of unflattering pics of the New Orleans Pelicans star showed him appearing to be not in good shape. To recall, Williamson has been recovering from a foot injury that needed surgery. With that said, it was only […]

After spending some time in Portland to rehab his injury, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is going back to NOLA to continue his recovery. However, he won’t be joining the team in their away games as he works his way back to full health. According to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, Williamson is progressing to […]

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 […]