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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is just 20 years old and only in his second year in the NBA, but he is already playing beyond his years. On Thursday, after the Pelicans’ 129-125 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Williamson showed that his maturity extends off the court as well. When asked about a non-call […]

Two of the most freakish players in the NBA went head-to-head Thursday night, as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the New Orleans Pelicans. Both Zion Willamson and Giannis Antetokounmpo are basically walking highlight-makers, so seeing them face off is a sight to behold. During the first half, Williamson made an effort to slash past Giannis […]

The word dominant has been used to describe New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson as of late. The 24-year-old high flyer has been using his superior athletic gifts to the fullest, racking up quite the individual achievement since the beginning of the year. Against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, the 6-foot-7 forward […]

Who says Zion Williamson can’t play defense? With the Milwaukee Bucks holding a slim one-point lead against the New Orleans Pelicans late in the second quarter Thursday night, Williamson destroyed a layup attempt by Donte DiVincenzo, spiking the ball hard off the backboard. Clearly, Zion didn’t appreciate the guard thinking he could score off him […]

Shaqtin’ A Fool alum Bobby Portis wasn’t a fan of how Zion Williamson draws a foul. On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks forward mocked the young superstar after Williamson drew a foul on Portis’ teammate, Brook Lopez. The New Orleans Pelicans standout was headed to the line for a pair of free throws but not without […]

Did New Orleans Pelicans swingman Brandon Ingram seriously forget he shared the floor with one of the greatest players in NBA history? Ingram was asked Thursday about both Zion Williamson being named a Western Conference All-Star reserve after the former No. 2 pick earned that honor last season. The Duke product spoke highly of Williamson, […]

The Zion Williamson hype train is very much alive and going strong. In the NBA, the second-year forward for the New Orleans Pelicans is taking a massive leap in his career. He’s currently averaging 25.1 points with an insane 61% field goal percentage in 32.8 minutes per contest. This kind of efficiency has transformed Williamson […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have seen their offense improve drastically of late, beginning with changes they’ve made to who runs the offense. With Zion Williamson making the All-Star team as a reserve, the reason for his breakout season was revealed, via The Athletic’s William Guillory. To begin the season, Stan Van Gundy was figuring out […]

One of the most interesting bits coming out of the All-Star Game reserves announcement is the fact that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been named as a reserve for the West. The 20-year-old’s most recent achievement makes him one of the youngest players in history to have been named as an All-Star, joining […]

Ja Morant has been a key contributor for the Memphis Grizzlies this season, but he was a longshot to make the NBA All-Star team. Despite Morant missing out on making his first All-Star Game, he congratulated New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson on his first All-Star nod on Tuesday. congrats my boy @Zionwilliamson 🙏🏽🙌🏽 BIG […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made history on Sunday night as they mounted the biggest comeback in franchise history against the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans escaped with a 120-115 overtime win against Boston after trailing by as many as 24 points in the third quarter. After the statement victory, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were all […]

Sunday’s high-octane matchup between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans went down the wire with neither team willing to give in an inch. The game needed an extra period to decide a winner as Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson made sure that their respective teams were not going to lose in regulation. Zion […]

The 2021 NBA All-Star starters, comprised of two guards and three frontcourt players per conference, are set. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant were named the captains. Joining James among Western Conference frontcourt players are Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Stephen Curry […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has been out since January 19 due to a fractured left foot, and no timetable has been set for his return. That doesn’t mean he has been unable to applaud the efforts of his teammates, especially his All-Star backcourt mate Damian Lillard. McCollum was particularly impressed with Lillard’s towering […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans knew whose time it was in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, but still, they couldn’t stop what was inevitable.  Damian Lillard took over in the final canto, spoiling Williamson’s career-night in the Blazers’ 126-124 road win at Smoothie King Center. The Pels knew […]

In case you haven’t been paying much attention, New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson has been on an absolute tear of late. So much so, that he has made a bit of NBA history by putting up some never-before-seen numbers. According to NBA on ESPN on Twitter, Zion is the only player in the history of […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson entered the NBA with an insane amount of hype, perhaps the most since LeBron James. An injury-riddled rookie campaign slowed down the hype train a bit, though he did put up insane numbers during his 24-game rookie season. With how Year 2 is going so far for the 2019 […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant made history in their February 16 game against one another. Zion: 31p, 7r, 6a | Ja: 28p, 7r, 8a FROM @EliasSports: They are the first No. 1 and No. 2 picks from the same draft with 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 5 Ast against […]

Out of nowhere against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant unleashed a vicious slam, which surprised Zion Williamson almost out of his seat. Morant has built a reputation as one of the most athletic guards in the NBA. But even Williamson, who’s also known for his aerial assaults, was caught […]

Big changes are coming for the New Orleans Pelicans, revealed coach Stan Van Gundy on Sunday. This after the Pelicans surrendered an embarrassing 123-112 loss to the cellar-dwelling Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. After the game, Van Gundy did not hide his displeasure with his team’s lackluster effort and hinted that a tweak in […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson achieved a feat that no other player, aside from Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon, has done in more than 25 seasons. Last year’s no. 1 overall pick had a spotless 14-of-14 night in the paint against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Williamson […]

The Dallas Mavericks versus the New Orleans Pelicans epic showdown at American Airlines Center on Friday offered a glimpse of the league’s bright future. Mavs All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 79 points while NOLA’s terrific tandem of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram had 36 and 30 points, respectively. According to statistics from […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has gotten more comfortable being a playmaker for his team compared to last year during his rookie season. During an interview with Maria Taylor of ESPN, Williamson spoke out on his evolution as a point-forward, stating he was “always trained to be like a playmaker.” “For the people that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been hot lately, and Zion Williamson had a perfect first half in Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. 💥 Zion is the first @PelicansNBA to go 10 for 10 in the first half 🤯 (via @PelicansNBA)pic.twitter.com/TWVc5IoQj9 — The Association on FOX (@TheAssociation) February 13, 2021 Zion was on fire in […]

It was not so long ago that teammates Steven Adams and Zion Williamson were dueling it out down low, as Adams was on the Oklahoma City Thunder before becoming a member of the Pelicans. In an interview with JJ Redick, Adams talked about his thought process when analyzing Williamson’s game: “it was just ridiculous how […]

NBA fans waited anxiously to see Zion Williamson step on the court and compete against what the league had to offer during his rookie year. He has transitioned smoothly in his second year in the league, developing rapidly into a versatile big man for the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday ahead of the Dallas Mavericks‘ […]

If you had the NBA’s resident pirate admitting that New Orleans Pelicans sensation Zion Williamson is stronger than him, you win today. Over his eight seasons in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams has established a reputation as one of the league’s strongest and toughest players. Adams has battled with some of the […]

Apparently, breaking rims is laissez-faire for the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson actually damaged the rim during Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Of course, the former No. 1 overall pick has a unique combination of speed and power, attributes he has displayed on a number of high-flying jams. Still, damaging hoops is usually a […]

When you’ve got Grant Hill opening a pack of basketball cards on live television, you know that the sports card craze is here to stay. During a halftime break, the former NBA star revealed a hobby pack of 2019-20 NBA Hoops Premium and proceeded to open it. The first card to be shown was of […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson delivered the game-sealing play against the Memphis Grizzlies in the form of a vicious alley-oop throwdown. Watch the highlight below that sealed the Pelicans’ 118-109 win over Ja Morant and the Grizzlies (via Fox Sports NOLA): ZION WITH THE DAGGER SLAM!!! 😤@PelicansNBA | #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/YBFq57FIdC — Bally Sports New […]

Opposing teams should be extra wary each time Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans visit their arena. The Indiana Pacers staff learned that the hard way on Friday, as they had to stop play and fix the rim after the 20-year-old powerhouse nearly brought it down. In the second half of the Pelicans-Pacers game […]

In just his second season in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has already reached 1,000 career points, making him the second-fastest player to reach the milestone after Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The 20-year-old high-flyer only needed 44 games to eclipse the mark, tying Blake Griffin’s feat in 2010. Per Bleacher Report, […]

For New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy, their win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday is their best game so far as a team. But from an individual perspective, Van Gundy also heaped praises on Zion Williamson’s performance. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, Van Gundy felt the Pelicans put on a great effort […]

It’s clear by now that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will try and dunk the basketball every chance he gets. He added another entry to his scary highlight reel on Wednesday at the expense of the hapless Phoenix Suns defense. The Pelicans had the luxury to mess around a bit in the fourth period […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in trading for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is one of the biggst open secrets around the NBA, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer.  The price for Beal would likely start at the haul the Pelicans received for Jrue Holiday from the Milwaukee Bucks. Given all the draft capital New […]

The NBA season has not disappointed. Fans have been blessed with stellar performances from Lebron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Nikola Jokic. At the same time, a bunch of young superstars have established themselves as the leaders of the new school. From Luka Doncic’s MVP-caliber showing to Zion Williamson’s dominance, you don’t have to […]

Houston Rockets All-Star John Wall is indeed one of the best shot-blocking guards in today’s game. Zion Williamson learned that the hard way on Saturday. The New Orleans Pelicans high-flyer, who usually puts all his defenders on posters, got blindsided by Wall’s defense in the second quarter of their respective teams’ match at Smoothie King […]

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has set a new record for the highest field goal percentage by an NBA player through their first 40 games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau via ESPN Stats & Info. Forty regular-season games into his NBA career, Zion Williamson has entirely defied player comparisons, though many coaches […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson made history once again as he tallied his 31st career 20-point game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The sophomore is currently tied with San Antonio Spurs great David Robinson for the second most within a player’s first 40 games, trailing behind Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan who […]