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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson missed Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers due to the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. However, Williamson will be on the floor when the Pels take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Andrew Lopez of ESPN previously reported Williamson’s absence Wednesday was mandated by an inconclusive […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will not be available Wednesday night as the Pels prepare to take on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pelicans announced Williamson was ruled out due to the league’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols. Updated Injury Report: Zion Williamson is OUT for tonight’s game (Health and Safety Protocols) pic.twitter.com/WesMg9dQQK — […]

Have you ever pulled a card or won something from a break that completely blew your mind away? If you have, then it pales in comparison to what this guy got recently – a 2019-20 Flawless Zion Williamson Logoman Patch One of One. Talk about hitting it big out of nowhere. Well, that’s the same […]

By now, it’s no secret that New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson can dunk. Still, it’s hard not to be in awe each time he throws one down hard against the teeth of the defense. The 6-foot-6 athletic wonder put on another aerial assault on Friday, punishing the Charlotte Hornets’ defense with impunity. Around the […]

After their back-breaking one-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, second-year forward Zion Williamson expressed his belief that the New Orleans Pelicans lost simply because they didn’t execute as they should’ve. Per William Guillory of The Athletic, Williamson commented on their 111-110 loss to the Thunder. The 20-year-old finished with a game-high 29 […]

After an odd stretch in the New Orleans Pelicans game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, you wouldn’t be (completely) ridiculed for briefly wondering if Stan Van Gundy’s group — especially Nickeil Alexander-Walker — had been victimized by the Space Jam aliens. With just over nine minutes to go in the second quarter and New […]

It certainly took longer than expected, but New Orleans Pelicans teammates Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson finally hooked up for their first alley-oop of the 2020-21 NBA campaign. The amazing highlight came early in the third quarter of the Pelicans’ road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday. Zo had […]

As mesmerizing as New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been early in his NBA career, weight issues have always plagued him so far. In fact, there were rumblings that the 6-foot-6 supreme athlete was even heavier than usual when he entered the bubble at Walt Disney World following that unprecedented hiatus in play. As […]

The New Orleans Pelicans infamously selected former Duke Blue Devils big man Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. With Williamson slated to break out in his second season atop the highest level in 2020-21, former Pelicans head coach Monty Williams is already praising and […]

Reigning Rookie of the Year Ja Morant had nothing but praise for New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson’s NBA Christmas Day performance. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard tweeted his support for Williamson. 32 & 14 in ya christmas debut 🙏🏽💪🏽🖤 @Zionwilliamson SC proud of you dawg 💯 — Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December 25, 2020 These […]

New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson balled out on Christmas Day, scoring a whopping 32 points in the loss against the Miami Heat. With this impressive display of talent, the second-year big man Williamson has earned a place next to one of the greatest basketball players of all time, LeBron James, as he made […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson’s unique blend of power and finesse is indeed a sight to behold. The 6-foot-6 supreme athlete once again took his act to the skies in NOLA’s preseason matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The limited fans inside the Smoothie King Arena were in for a treat early in […]

A lot has happened since the NBA Bubble in Orlando, Florida. For New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson, that includes shedding his weight. Per Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the 20-year-old Williamson has lost as much as 25 pounds since he last played an NBA game in August (via Bleacher Report). “I was told that Zion, […]

Like most NBA fans, Gary Payton has seen Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans wreak havoc last season and in the recent preseason games. Inevitably, Williamson has been compared to several NBA legends. But as far as Payton is concerned, Williamson is a lot like his former teammate Shawn Kemp. The two Seattle Supersonics […]

LaVar Ball recently spoke about Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans, who also serves as a teammate of his eldest son, Lonzo Ball. He then defended the sophomore star from talking heads who are constantly criticizing Williamson’s playing shape, which is indicative of Ball’s respect for the 20-year-old’s abilities on the court. “That Zion […]

The New Orleans Pelicans can deal more damage to the rest of the NBA in the upcoming season, and it starts with their star sophomore in Zion Williamson. The former Duke standout is entering their 2020-2021 campaign without any minutes restriction after a rookie season in which he often played in bursts after he underwent […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson is currently gearing up for his second go-round atop the highest level after encountering an injury-plagued rookie season in 2019-20. After one season as a member of the Duke Blue Devils, becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and getting his first taste of […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is right around the corner, which means the fantasy basketball season is upon us as well. With a little more than a week to go before the regular season tips off, most fantasy basketball leagues will have their drafts within the next week. Team owners are studying who to draft, what strategy […]

Zion Williamson brought excitement to the New Orleans Pelicans last season despite having his minutes limited as a rookie. As the former No. 1 overall pick prepares for his sophomore campaign, Williamson believes he’s a much-improved defender for the Pelicans. “Honestly, just my movements,” he said of being able to move more freely physically, via […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson is about to enter his second season atop the highest level with his first taste of NBA action beginning and ending on some less than stellar notes. With Williamson initially encountering some lingering injury trouble that severely delayed his eventual NBA debut in 2019-20, the Pelicans were then […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson got off to a slow start in his NBA career as a rookie last season, even though such a hindrance was caused mainly by some lingering injury trouble. Once Williamson did ultimately make his way on the court for the team late in the 2019-20 campaign, the former […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans will be heading into next season with a reshaped roster that’ll be built for some interesting stretches. While Williamson obviously leads most of the hype in The Big Easy, the second-year power forward has taken a liking to one of his newly acquired teammates. While talking to reporters […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson hinted he has more in his bag during his individual media session on Wednesday. Williamson explained he felt like he was just trying to fit in and find his place in his rookie year. He is hoping a new coaching staff and roster will allow him to showcase the […]

The NBA has released its 2020 Christmas Day schedule with five games planned for the holiday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted out the slate of games to be broadcast on ESPN and ABC. ESPN Sources: Tentative Christmas Day Schedule pic.twitter.com/MId025HKvB — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2020 A loaded schedule with marquee matchups, the NBA plans […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are hoping to have a healthier Zion Williamson at the helm as they enter the 2020-2021 NBA season. The former Duke standout missed the majority of his rookie campaign after suffering a meniscus tear in one of their preseason games last year. Pelicans general manager David Griffin is hoping to finally […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy is pumped to have a frontcourt led by Zion Williamson and Steven Adams. During a Zoom session with Pelicans reporters on Monday, Van Gundy essentially sent a warning to the NBA when discussing Williamson and Adams. Stan Van Gundy on Zion and Steven Adams: Find a 4-5 […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson missed the majority of the 2019-20 season due to injury. Then, he looked rather out of sorts at the NBA “bubble” in Orlando. However, new Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy said the training staff has not indicated the former No. 1 overall pick will have any restrictions […]

With the 2020 NBA Draft a week away, one rumor is picking up steam around the New Orleans Pelicans and the Ball family. Colin Ward-Henninger of CBS Sports was wondering about the options that the Golden State Warriors have with their No. 2 draft pick. One of his ideas had the Pelicans and Warriors agreeing […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy added an important piece to his coaching staff in newly-hired assistant coach Bob Beyer. He has been around the league for quite a while and has worked with numerous basketball minds including a stint with Mark Jackson in Golden State, Billy Donovan in OKC and most recently, […]

A recent poll gained some steam on the mean streets of Twitter, as it compared Zion Williamson’s athleticism versus Trae Young’s skills. The father of the Atlanta Hawks star caught wind of the discussion and decided to share his two cents worth on the matter. Ray Young, father of Trae, seems to have taken a […]

Newly-appointed New Orleans head coach Stan Van Gundy is more than excited to get things going with his squad. As the 61-year-old himself admitted, he’s eager to begin working with the Pelicans young core in Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. Van Gundy provided some insight on what he sees in these two rising stars, starting […]

The New Orleans Pelicans found their new head coach in Stan Van Gundy. Now Van Gundy has to find the best way to use Zion Williamson and it all comes down to what exactly Van Gundy thinks Zion could be in the NBA. On the daily Locked On Pelicans Podcast, host Jake Madison breaks down […]

Recently hired New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy hinted that Zion Williamson could see minutes at the center position in the future. “I don’t look at him in any way, as far as, ‘Is he a four or a five?’” Van Gundy explained to reporters via Zoom on Tuesday. “I’m not sure those […]

One of the main reasons Stan Van Gundy is leaving his cozy TNT gig for the New Orleans Pelicans is because he gets the chance to coach Zion Williamson, who has drawn comparisons to LeBron James and Charles Barkley. Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke, is the […]

As the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy will be tasked with the development of 2019 NBA Draft No. 1 pick Zion Williamson amongst other budding, young players. Van Gundy’s résumé comes fairly polished, with a 2009 NBA Finals appearance with the Orlando Magic highlighting it. During that time, he […]

Every offseason some superstar player moves teams; last year both Paul George and Russell Westbrook were traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder. This offseason there’s a dark horse team that has acquired a lot of assets that is poised to make a big deal, the New Orleans Pelicans. They have young talents like 23-year-old All-Star […]

There are several NBA head coaching jobs still available, all of them have vastly different challenges. However, the New Orleans Pelicans’ job may provide the most unique situation because of Zion Williamson. Zion is one of the most unique players we’ve ever seen, and his career is just beginning. Sure enough, with his insane athleticism […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick believes Zion Williamson will make the Hall of Fame one day, assuming he stays healthy. On the latest episode of “All The Smoke” with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Redick spoke about how special Williamson is. “It’s All-NBA, All-Star, Hall of Fame. That’s his ceiling,” JJ Redick said […]

Zion Williamson is one of the most unique talents to ever enter the NBA. When the New Orleans Pelicans won the lottery, their ticket staff rejoiced like they all individually won the actual lottery. But Zion’s rookie year had less rejoicing and more hoping that he could stay on the court long enough to become […]