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Zion Williamson was certainly one of the biggest prospects who entered the NBA back in 2019. His size combined with his brute strength and skills made him a dominant force for Duke University which eventually translated into him getting drafted as the top overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. […]

The New York Knicks made a few headlines on Thursday when they swung a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for Cam Reddish. On the surface, this seems like a solid deal for the New York side. The Knicks gave up just the seldom-used Kevin Knox II, who has played in 13 total games this season, […]

Zion Williamson has long been compared to Charles Barkley, for more reasons than one. The New Orleans Pelicans star is undersized for a big man but uses his combination of heft and explosiveness to overpower defenders in the paint. But one other similarity between the two seems to be how they both tipped the scales […]

Zion Williamson’s health is the most important thing for the New Orleans Pelicans moving forward. Unfortunately, it has also been a very troubling and obstacle-filled aspect of the young star’s career. A foot injury has caused him to miss all of the 2021-22 season so far. The Pelicans announced that Williamson will continue his rehabilitation […]

It hasn’t been the smoothest of campaigns for the Portland Trail Blazers. Star guard Damian Lillard has already missed several games due to an abdominal injury, while his running mate CJ McCollum is still out indefinitely with a collapsed lung. If there’s one team that knows exactly what the Trail Blazers are going through, it’s […]

The Zion Williamson saga this season has been a painful one for the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans. It all started when David Griffin announced at Media Day that the New Orleans Pelicans star had undergone offseason foot surgery. While Griffin said the expectation was that Williamson would be back for the start of […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been dealing with pain after undergoing foot surgery. With his recovery not exactly going to plan, the big man has just had another special procedure to help with the pain: Zion Williamson Medical Update: Following a consultation and further evaluation with Dr. Richard Ferkel of the Southern California […]

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t had the greatest start to the NBA season, as they’re currently 8-21 and in last place in the Western Conference. Part of the reason for their struggles is the fact that star forward Zion Williamson has yet to play a game this season as he has been recovering from a […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s return from foot surgery recently hit another setback when it was announced that the bone in his right foot wasn’t healing as hoped. The Pelicans decided it would be prudent to scale back his rehab in order to an attempt to help the healing process. It’s unclear just when […]

Anthony Davis. Chris Paul. Now, Zion Williamson? Could the 21-year-old phenom be the next superstar to leave the New Orleans Pelicans and follow in the footsteps of the big names before him? At this point, it sounds like this is going to be a real possibility. The Pelicans — general manager David Griffin, in particular […]

It’s no secret that Zion Williamson is having some weight problems right now. He’s reportedly ballooned all the way up to 330 pounds which at this point, is truly a cause for concern for the New Orleans Pelicans. The 21-year-old has yet to play his first game for the Pels this season as he continues […]

Zion Williamson won’t be returning to the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup any time soon. That is after the big man suffered a setback in his recovery from his foot surgery. Williamson has been out since the start of the 2021-22 season after he underwent surgery to repair a fractured right foot. While previous reports indicated […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got some disappointing news once again. According to Shams Charania, he reported that Zion Williamson is continuing to experience soreness in his surgically repaired right foot and is likely to be shut down from any basketball activity in the near future. It is questionable how much longer this is going to […]

On Sunday night, an image of New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson appearing to be chunky prior to the game versus the Houston Rockets blew up the internet. Everyone knows he was always a big boy. He was a husky 280 pounds or so at Duke. But reports had surfaced that he was even more […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered a tough loss on Tuesday as they fell to the mighty Brooklyn Nets, 102-99. Luka Doncic was able to play through his injuries on Tuesday but unfortunately for him and the Mavs, his 28-point effort was not enough against Kevin Durant and Co. After the game, Doncic himself admitted that he […]

Zion Williamson’s name has been making the rounds on the internet for.. well, being round. The New Orleans Pelicans forward was seen rocking a red track suit in a recent sideline appearance where he looked rather large. Check out the photo of Zion Williamson at the Pelicans-Rockets game for yourself: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1467709739031273481 There’s no question that […]

On July 6, 2000, Zion Williamson was born in Salisbury, North Carolina. He became interested in sports almost instantly, playing soccer and football along with basketball as a young child. At the age of five, he already had his mind fixed on a single ultimate goal: Earning his way on a college hoops team and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been without their best player, Zion Williamson, all season due to a foot injury. Williamson fractured his foot working out during the off season. In his absence, the Pelicans have had a rough go of it. On Tuesday, Pelicans head coach Willie Green announced yet another troubling update on Williamson’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not in great shape right now, which is probably something you can say about Zion Williamson. The Pelicans forward recently stunned fans when he showed up to watch a New Orleans game while looking like he had just dominated a nearby buffet restaurant. View this post on Instagram A post […]

New Orleans Pelicans fans have had little to cheer about in 2021-22. The team sits second-to-last in the Western Conference at 6-18, and that’s following a 4-6 run in their last 10 games. Things seemed likely to get better in New Orleans after it was reported that franchise player Zion Williamson, who is recovering from […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a 6-18 start this season without Zion Williamson, and it’s unclear just when he’s going to make his debut, even as he gets closer to a return to the court. Fellow star Brandon Ingram has also missed a bit of time, further contributing to the poor record. Despite […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got a major boost on Friday after it was revealed that Zion Williamson has cleared a major hurdle in his road to recovery. The Pelicans released an official statement via NBA.com stating that Williamson has now been cleared to participate in full team activities as he closes in on his highly-anticipated […]

The NBA season is in full swing, and while there have been surprise stars, there have also been big disappointments. In fact, the amount of players and teams playing below expectations has been shocking. With that said, here are the 10 biggest disappointments of the 2021-22 NBA season after 15+ games. 10. Davis Bertans Bertans […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson seems to be making significant steps in his recovery from foot injury. However, the team will know more about his progression after his latest scans are analyzed. Head coach Willie Green provided the update on Zion on Wednesday prior to their game against the Washington Wizards. Based on Green’s […]

Gonzaga Center Chet Holmgren has shown NBA Scouts and college basketball fans why he’s the best player in the country. He has unique size and runs the floor extremely well for someone as big as he is. Chet Holmgren might be the best college prospect that we have seen since Zion Williamson. There are some […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are forced to do a kitchen makeover based on Zion Williamson’s occurring health status. The number one overall draft pick has yet to experience some action this season, as he deals with a challenging rehab on his foot surgery. Fans and personalities around the NBA have criticized Williamson’s weight, questioning whether […]

Zion Williamson has yet to play this season due to a broken foot. Missing their All-Star power forward has caused the New Orleans Pelicans to begin this season pitifully. They have only won two games, worse than every team but the Houston Rockets. Williamson’s injury updates have been the biggest topic of discussion surrounding the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward DiDi Louzada has been suspended without pay for 25 games by the NBA for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. The 22-year-old tested positive for two banned substances and will begin his suspension tonight, the league announced. The following has been announced by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/YGzQgOFfRw — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 19, […]

If you think you’re having a bad day, just be grateful that you’re not with the New Orleans Pelicans. The slumping squad suffered another debilitating defeat on Wednesday night after getting blasted by the Miami Heat, 113-98. The Pelicans have only won twice in 16 games and are on pace with the Houston Rockets to […]

New Orlean Pelicans Superstar Zion Williamson has not played a game yet this season due to his injury. The team has struggled without him. Christian Clark, Pelicans beat writer for Nola News reported, Willie Green on Zion being cleared to do contact work: “There is still some work to do in front of him, but […]

In a bit of good news for the New Orleans Pelicans, it looks like Zion Williamson is progressing well in his recovery from a broken foot. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pelicans have cleared Williamson to do contact drills, which is a significant step in his bid to return to game action. He’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling big-time. They are dead-last in the league with a 1 – 11 record, as they have failed to find any sort of footing to start the season. Compounding matters is Zion Williamson’s situation: he has reportedly not been even remotely close to game shape, and his injury is taking […]

After winning the lottery and selecting Zion Williamson in the 2019 NBA Draft, expectations continued to rise for the up-and-coming New Orleans Pelicans. His sophomore season was phenomenal, but an unfortunate injury he sustained in the offseason has forced him to sit out the first twelve games of the season. Moreover, Williamson’s All Star-caliber teammate […]

Despite the fact that we’re barely a month into the new season, it has become abundantly clear that David Griffin’s job as the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans is anything but secure. According to reports, recent events have led to Griffin now being in danger of getting fired by […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Charles Barkley blasted New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson about his weight. This time around, it’s Barkley’s TNT co-host Kenny Smith who’s come out with some rather unsavory comments about Zion’s eating habits. Much has been made about Zion’s injury woes and guys like Sir Charles and Kenny believe […]

There haven’t been many bright spots for the New Orlean Pelicans this season. They’re without their Superstar Zion Williamson and have started the year with a 1-7 record. When you dive into the numbers for the Pelicans it makes sense that they’re struggling. They’re scoring the 23rd least amount of points in the NBA, and […]

During his playing years, Sir Charles Barkley was never the most in-shape player in the league. The Hall of Famer spoke from experience as he provided some words of wisdom for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who appears to be struggling with his weight right now. According to Barkley, he’s been in this exact […]

Even if Ja Morant is the hotter pick from the Class of 2019, there are those that still hold onto their Zion Williamson cards at this time. Rightfully so because the New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward showed last season why his stock rose so high in the hobby, thanks to his elite efficiency and imposing […]

It’s been three years since Zion Williamson and Ja Morant stepped foot in the NBA and so far, it’s looking like Morant should have been picked first overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2019 NBA Draft. No disrespect to Williamson (who is arguably better than Morant skills-wise) but skill can only take you […]