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The New Orleans Pelicans have been waiting for Zion Williamson to return, and it sounds like he may be inching closer than some thought, according to The Athletic’s Will Guillory. “Willie Green said ‘there’s a chance’ Zion Williamson will be able to play this week. Said Williamson went through 5-on-5 practice today,” Guillory wrote on […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has stepped into a leadership role far beyond the basketball court. In response to the devastating Bourbon Street tragedy, Williamson pledged $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy Fund, TheSpun reports. The attack, which left the city grappling with grief and uncertainty, has rallied the community, with Williamson […]

Zion Williamson has not played a game for the New Orleans Pelicans since the beginning of November after suffering a hamstring injury. With the constant injury problems with Williamson continuing through his career, there had been rumors that the Pelicans may be looking to trade him, but it’s unlikely that they’ll happen, according to ClutchPoints’ […]

Zion Williamson has not played in a game since Nov. 6, but the New Orleans Pelicans star seems to be close to returning. Williamson was recently seen getting some shots after a recent practice, and he looks like he could get back on the court sooner than later. Zion Williamson was also getting some work […]

2025 started on an unfortunate note when a man drove a truck into a large crowd in New Orleans early on Wednesday morning, killing 15 people. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson sounded off on social media after the tragedy. “Praying for our city and those impacted by the tragic events that took place early this […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling mightily to open up the 2024-25 NBA season, currently sitting at 5-28, good for the worst record in th entire league. The Pelicans have dealt with a plethora of injuries this season, with stars Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum all missing time. However, all of those […]

Since being relatively inactive for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, Zion Williamson has been involved in trade talks with the Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls. After the Pelicans declared they would try to trade Brandon Ingram this season, it seems Williamson might be next on the list. However, both the Warriors and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disaster of a season. Injuries to nearly all of their top players have caused the 2024-25 campaign to spiral out of control quicker than anybody could have imagined, and now it’s time for the front office and the team to pick up the pieces and figure out the […]

After being out of action due to a left hamstring strain since Nov. 6, star New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has made progress in his recovery and could be on pace to return to action soon. Pelicans head coach Willie Green confirmed that Williamson has been participating in practice in a limited capacity. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson injury saga continues. After Williamson has only played six games this season, the tension between him and the franchise is growing, game by game. Former New Orleans center and now ESPN host Kendrick Perkins explained on the Road Trippin Podcast how the former No. 1 overall pick and […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has begun the return-to-play conditioning phase of his rehab process and is expected to return to full practice next week at the start of 2025, the team announced on Tuesday. At this time, Williamson is still week-to-week moving forward and won’t be fully cleared until the team can […]

Staring down the hole of another lost season, the New Orleans Pelicans could be looking to make changes at the trade deadline. More specifically, they could be looking to shop either one of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram or CJ McCollum. With the deadline fast approaching, the Pelicans’ star trio is reportedly being “shopped,” Jovan Buha […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are eagerly awaiting the return of Zion Williamson, who has been out of the lineup for several weeks now with a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have suffered mightily as a result of all their injuries, currently sitting dead last in the Western Conference at 5-22 and with trade rumors starting to […]

The cursed, injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are running out of time and options this season and it’s not yet Christmas. Dozens of games missed by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have taken a toll. Fans are in a frenzy and other front offices are calling to ask which […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fielding calls for practically everyone on the roster according to several reports. Fans can rest easy knowing Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III are seemingly safe. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum could be on the move if the price is right. That exception is […]

Zion Williamson is still sidelined for the New Orleans Pelicans as he’s suffering from a hamstring injury. Injuries have the story of Williamson’s career, and now rumors have started to float around on what his trade value could look like if the Pelicans decided to move on from him, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. “As […]

NBA 2K25 came out September 6, 2024. Throughout the years, NBA 2K has given basketball fans a chance to play the game virtually. Moreover, this has allowed fans from around the world to play with and against their NBA idols. In order to promote the game, the NBA 2K series often asks at least one […]

The NFL season is in its final month. While the NBA is just starting, football fans are preparing for the playoff excitement. Nonetheless, it’s worth noting that some NBA players have some football ties. In fact, some had opportunities to play professional football. Here is a look at 10 NBA players who could’ve played in […]

With Team USA winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the program is now headed for a new era. With stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant possibly playing their last Team USA game together, it’s time to take a look on which players should fill the void by answering the call of […]

NBA contending tiers seem pretty clear-cut going into the last three weeks of 2024. The Boston Celtics (19-5) and Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) are running away from the Eastern Conference pack. The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5) and Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are on course for a Western Conference Finals clash. Everyone else is playing for the upset. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are playing for pride now that Brandon Ingram has joined Zion Williamson on the out indefinitely part of the injury report. Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III are too good to tank. Even with Herb Jones back in action, it’s hard to imagine the Pelicans (5-19) will make the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to find small wins in a season all but lost due to injuries. Dejounte Murray (first game) and Trey Murphy III (training camp) hit the injury report early. CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram soon followed. Herb Jones just returned while Jose Alvarado (hamstring) and Jordan Hawkins (back) remain […]

Zion Williamson continues to battle hamstring issues. The New Orleans Pelicans star has not played since Nov. 6 due to a left hamstring strain, leaving his future with the organization very much in doubt due to the constant injury concerns surrounding the former All-Star. Still, the Pelicans have remained optimistic and believe Williamson will be […]

Change is coming to the New Orleans Pelicans. After Brandon Ingram moved to Klutch Sports, his fellow injured star, Zion Williamson, has also parted ways with his old agency, CAA (Creative Artists Agency), in favor of veteran agent Bill Duffy of WME. This move came just under two seasons after Williamson signed his five-year, $197-million […]

The 2024-25 season has not been kind to the New Orleans Pelicans in terms of injury woes. They’ve been short-handed all season as key players have missed time due to injuries, and it’s been a huge factor in their disappointing start to the season. But while some players have begun to trickle back into the […]

Jrue Holiday has established himself as one of the NBA’s toughest defenders. For the last four seasons, he’s been among the top vote-getters for the Defensive Player of the Year award, peaking at No. 6 last year. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that while on Podcast P with Paul George, Holiday’s advice for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans season is off to a terrible start, mostly due to the number of injuries they’ve had to deal with to their star players. With the season not going as planned and players on the shelf, the thought of trades has come up. One of the players that may have some value […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing disaster to close out the 2024 calendar year’s schedule. Zion Williamson and Willie Green are starting to feel the heat from the Smoothie King Center’s booing fans and a couple of players might have added field to that fire. Veterans CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray delivered apologetic must-win, cannot-lose […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got embarrassed in Dejounte Murray’s return versus the Toronto Raptors, leading to a cascade of boos from the Smoothie King Center fans. The most loyal among the Big Easy basketball community have been needing something to celebrate ever since Jrue Holiday hovered over a floored Portland Trail Blazers player in the […]

Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins has openly criticized the New Orleans Pelicans‘ decision to draft Zion Williamson, suggesting that the team’s choice may have been a fundamental mistake given the city’s culture and its potential impact on Williamson’s health and development. Cousins’ remarks have reignited questions about whether Williamson’s immense potential can outweigh the challenges […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been bit by the injury bug to open up the 2024-25 NBA season with several key players out of the lineup currently. One of those players is Zion Williamson, who doesn’t appear to be very close to a return since injuring his hamstring earlier in the month, although the team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a hometown hero providing some silver linings to an otherwise bleak season. Thankfully, Willie Green’s rotations are getting two big boosts before Thanksgiving Day. Elfrid Payton will understand the wait to get a handful of minutes now that CJ McCollum (abductor) and Dejounte Murray (hand) are returning from injury. Zion […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans gear up for Dejounte Murray’s return from his hand injury, one NBA insider examined Zion Williamson’s career with the Pelicans from a long-term perspective. Williamson signed a five-year, $197.2 million contract extension with New Orleans in 2022. However, he broke a non-guaranteed clause for the final three years of his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been bombarded with bad news all season but Willie Green has kept injecting fight into the shorthanded rotations. Amid fan rumblings about losing streaks and ridiculously long injury reports, tenured veterans Brandon Ingram (Excel) and Zion Williamson (CAA) wanted blank slates that went beyond the Big Easy’s borders. However, it […]

On Saturday, it was revealed that New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was leaving his agency, Creative Artists Agency. Less than 24 hours later, Williamson’s teammate Brandon Ingram announced he was leaving his agency, Excel Sports, per Will Guillory and Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The reason for Williamson’s departure was revealed to be his […]

It may come as a shock to short-attention-span fans but the biggest disappointment for the New Orleans Pelicans this season is not Zion Williamson. For those looking at the long-term health of the franchise, a lack of developmental plans for Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic, Jordan Hawkins, and Antonio Reeves is far more worrisome. Willie Green […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and his agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have split up, as first reported by Sam Amick and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. This agency represents a variety of NBA stars like New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, as well as other All-Stars like Donovan Mitchell and Devin […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a very rocky start to their season due to inconsistent play and , most importantly, injuries. Most of the constant rotation players for the Pelicans have been in and out of the lineup so far this season, and New Orleans finds itself down at the bottom of the Western […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have quickly slipped to the bottom of the Western Conference standings this season, and it has been almost entirely due to injuries. Nearly every quality player in the Pelicans’ rotation, save for Brandon Ingram (who has only missed one game), has missed significant time and forced New Orleans to mix and […]