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After earlier reports confirmed that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has decided to turn down the league’s invitation to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend, the NBA has now released the full list of names that will be taking part in the highly-anticipated exhibition. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo […]

A couple of years ago, a video of an 18-year-old Zion Williamson went viral. The New Orleans Pelicans star, who at that time was still in high school with the Spartanburg Day School, was matched up against an extremely undersized kid during a basketball game against a rival team. Williamson recently shed some light as […]

Zion Williamson will be headed to Atlanta to participate in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. He will not, however, be one of the contestants in the Slam Dunk Contest. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports Williamson has declined to participate in the competition. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will not participate in the Slam […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans took down the team with the best record in the NBA, the Utah Jazz, in a thrilling 129-124 win on Monday night. Williamson fearlessly attacked Utah’s towering defensive presence Rudy Gobert all night, as he led New Orleans’ third quarter charge to give them an 11-point lead heading […]

Anthony Davis is quite aware that the New Orleans Pelicans’ future is looking bright with 20-year-old Zion Williamson beginning to emerge as a top-tier NBA force. Zion is gradually understanding the nuances of winning basketball. The second-year forward has been incredible, to say the least, in his sophomore stint for the Pelicans as he continues […]

Zion Williamson just brought Rudy Gobert to the weight room. Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans hosted Gobert’s league-leading Utah Jazz on Monday and the young NOLA superstar didn’t back down The first overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft flexed his muscle on Gobert numerous times as the Pelicans shocked the Jazz with a […]

Zion Williamson has played just 56 games with the New Orleans Pelicans, but the team has been impressed with his play that they are already looking at the future with him as their cornerstone. Aside from experimenting with lineups that are designed to bring the best out of Williamson, the Pelicans have also made moves […]

Zion Williamson ended February with quite a bang. The New Orleans Pelicans young superstar had another Superman-like game on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs with 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting alongside 14 boards. Although coming in a losing effort, the performance caps off an amazing month for the 20-year-old Williamson, putting him side-by-side with […]

The losses for the New Orleans Pelicans have piled up to 19 on the 2020-21 season after the San Antonio Spurs dealt them a 117-114 defeat on Saturday night. After another disappointing loss, Zion Williamson offered words of hope and suggested they need to iron out some more parts of their game before they can […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is the most recent addition to Jordan Brand. He joins a talented young roster of players who sport the Jumpman logo, including Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Jayson Tatum. Adebayo is excited for this opportunity: BREAKING: Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has signed a footwear & apparel endorsement deal with Jordan […]

The latest matchup between New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to the hype, with both players leading their teams in a back-and-forth game. But in the end, it was Antetokounmpo and the Bucks that took home the win, 129-125. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the […]

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 […]