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The odds have been released on the top three candidates for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and unsurprisingly, the top three picks of the draft have the best chances. Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, and RJ Barrett hold the top spots. Here are the complete odds as released by Odds Shark: Odds to win […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has decided to withdraw from the USA Basketball Select Team for this summer’s FIBA World Cup training, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania also notes that the Pelicans are focused on fully integrating the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft into the […]

Zion Williamson’s chosen footwear at Summer League was no accident. According to TMZ Sports, the New Orleans Pelicans rookie remains a sneaker free agent precisely because Puma, which he rocked publicly in Las Vegas, has emerged as a “major contender” to sign him to an endorsement contract. Most assumed Williamson was destined to be Nike’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially withdrawn their trademark application for the phrase uttered by rookie Zion Williamson at the NBA draft. The former Duke phenom will now have a clear path to branding the term ‘let’s dance’, which he already has filed a trademark request for. Now that the Pelicans have abandoned their pursuit […]

This year’s first overall pick Zion Williamson will make his much-anticipated debut at the Madison Square Garden when the New Orleans Pelicans square off against the New York Knicks in a preseason game scheduled for October 18. The Knicks preseason schedule: Oct. 7 at WashingtonOct. 11 vs. WashingtonOct. 16 vs. HawksOct. 18 vs. Pelicans — […]

The criticism and hearsay regarding Zion Williamson and his adaptation to the NBA game once again swirled around the New Orleans Pelicans after Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski claimed he was not ready to take on Summer League before the NBA team ruled him out for the rest of the event after 10 minutes of playing […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had one of the busiest offseasons in the league, trading away superstar big man Anthony Davis and selecting Zion Williamson with the first overall pick of the draft. But while things looked like “doomsday” earlier this year when Davis requested a trade, the Pelicans have rebounded rather nicely. Of course, […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard has played with some great talent in his career, suiting up alongside Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce just to name a few. Now, he gets a chance to play with one of the most hyped up players in the NBA at the moment, Zion Williamson. Moore spoke […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans player Kendrick Perkins shared a bit of wisdom with his former team on Monday. Perkins warned the franchise that if they’re not careful with Zion Williamson, the pounds could add up quickly in a city with some of the best food in the United States. Pelicans better lock Zion in the […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson may have been shut down for the rest of the Summer League, but he was seen taking some shots during the team’s warm-ups ahead of its game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Zion Williamson wasn’t doing serious shooting drills. In fact, he was just having a little bit of fun. […]

Count Lonzo Ball as enthusiastic to play alongside 2019 first overall pick Zion Williamson. Ball spoke to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk on Saturday and talked about his new teammate: “Man, I’ve never seen somebody that size move like him,” Ball said of the hyped rookie out of Duke. “… He’s only 19, right? He’s definitely a […]

The NBA Summer League is not the greatest indicator of future success (or lack thereof), but that doesn’t mean fans can’t react to disappointing performances by young players. Here are the five biggest disappointments so far from the 2019 Summer League. 5. Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr., Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland is 1-7 in Summer […]

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski had some interesting remarks about Zion Williamson’s Summer League experience while recruiting an an event in South Carolina this week. Krzyzewski, who coached the Pelicans rookie for his lone season with the Blue Devils, thinks his former pupil should not have participated in the offseason tournament. “No, I thought really […]

Drew Brees’ three young boys got to meet one of their favorite athletes at Wednesday night’s ESPY award show: New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson. Baylen Brees, 10, Bowen Brees, 8, and Callen Brees, 6, wore a set of matching maroon tuxedos to the event. As it turned out, those were the same colors that […]

Anthony Davis may have already left the New Orleans Pelicans, but he’s still excited about the team’s future, particularly because of the potential of this year’s first overall pick, Zion Williamson. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Alaa Abdeldaiem, AD said that he cannot wait to see what Williamson does in the league. He also […]

In an announcement that shocked nobody, New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson was named the ESPYS top collegiate athlete. The phenom accepted the award graciously, and joked about wanting to stay at Duke for another year: “I love Duke. Wish I could’ve stayed a second year, but I had other things to do.” Zion […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is not thinking of punishing the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies for sitting out top rookies Zion Williamson and Ja Morant in the 2019 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Williamson is not expected to play for the Pelicans again this summer. Morant, the second overall pick in the 2019 […]

New Orleans Pelicans prized asset Zion Williamson shared his thoughts on the vicious poster dunk of fellow rookie Jaxson Hayes against the Chicago Bulls. Early in their Summer League game against the Bulls, Hayes introduced himself as he elevated off a pick-and-roll play and threw down a massive spike over Mychal Mulder. The Las Vegas […]

Zion Williamson and R.J. Barret finally made their NBA Summer League debuts. After immense buildup, the two started their teams’ first game of Summer League and provided a smattering of highlights. However, after only playing nine minutes, the No. 1 overall pick suffered a knee-to-knee collision during the game, which will keep him out for […]

The most highly-anticipated Summer League matchup in NBA history was interrupted Friday night by forces far outside Zion Williamson’s control. During the second half of the No. 1 pick’s professional debut between the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks, a massive earthquake that hit roughly 200 miles west of Las Vegas shook Thomas & […]

Zion Williamson’s NBA Summer League debut for the New Orleans Pelicans was cut short after he was ruled out in the second half of their match against the New York Knicks. Williamson, the first overall pick of the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, had to sit out the remainder of the game […]

Zion Williamson made his Summer League debut for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, and he quickly made a statement. In a highly anticipated matchup against the New York Knicks, Williamson made it clear that he’s ready to take center stage. He immediately made his presence on the defensive end after stealing the ball from […]

Is Zion Williamson the successor of Anthony Davis in the New Orleans Pelicans? The Pelicans are hoping for that and more out of their first overall pick from the 2019 draft. Williamson is set to face off against former Duke teammate R.J. Barrett and the New York Knicks in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League […]

The basketball world may be waiting on where Kawhi Leonard will play next year, but all eyes will turn to the NBA Summer League on Friday night, when No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will make his debut against the New York Knicks. For those looking to watch his first game with the New Orleans […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have courtside seats for Zion Williamson’s Summer League debut on Friday against the New York Knicks, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Technically, Davis is still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. The trade between the Lakers and Pelicans is set to […]

There’s much to be excited about for New Orleans Pelicans fans in the upcoming season. Entering the new year with a completely overhauled team, the Pelicans have emerged as one of the more intriguing teams in the league. Even first overall pick Zion Williamson could not hide his excitement for the new season, with the […]

The New York Knicks may have whiffed on the top superstars in free agency, but there will be optimism when the Knicks’ Summer League squad takes the court in Las Vegas. In fact, New York is the favorite to win the Summer League tournament in Sin City: 2019 Las Vegas NBA Summer League Champ Game […]

RJ Barrett is already planning to recruit Duke teammate Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans to the New York Knicks. As reported by Marc Berman of the New York Post, Barrett — the Knicks’ third overall pick — shared his future plans of recruiting his ‘brother.’ “Hopefully, one day we’ll be on the same […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie and No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is “very excited” for his Summer League debut on Friday. Williamson and the Pelicans will take on the New York Knicks, which means we get to see Zion go up against his former Duke teammate and close pal R.J. Barrett. Asked after Thursday practice […]

Everyone is excited about the debut of Zion Williamson, the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He’s set to play for the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time this Friday when they face the New York Knicks in the Las Vegas Summer League. One of the people who will be in attendance […]

Two of the NBA’s most talked about young stars are set to make their debut on Friday, as New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson and Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. highlight the Summer League doubleheader on Friday night. Williamson and the Pelicans will be taking on the New York Knicks, while the Porter and the Nuggets […]

There is plenty for New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson to be excited about this offseason. It seems the transition to the NBA style of play is one of them. Williamson has become accustomed to being the focal point of opposing defenses through high school and college. However, it’s different in the NBA where all […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett says it’s “funny” his first game as a Knick will be against his close friend, New Orleans Pelicans high-flyer Zion Williamson. The Knicks and Pelicans face off in the first game of the Summer League for each team. Barrett is excited to go against his former Duke teammate. Via […]

It’s official, there has never been a better time to be an NBA player. Shortly after free agency officially opened, teams had already spent north of $3 billion in contract signings, according to Jeff Siegel with Early Bird Rights. Aside from the headline-grabbing signings of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets, there […]

The highest level of NBA superstardom is occupied by players who are known by only their first names. Players like Wilt, Kareem, LeBron, Kobe, and Dirk have left their last names behind as they became legends. Before he even plays in his first summer league game, Zion Williamson is on track to that rare air. […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet will get a chance to square off against Team USA ahead of the FIBA World Cup, as he received an invite to USA Basketball’s training camp, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He will be joining this year’s first overall pick, Zion Williamson. Clippers guard Landry Shamet has been invited […]

Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett have yet to take the floor for the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks, respectively, even in Summer League play. Still, the infancy of their NBA careers hasn’t stopped fans of Duke University’s historic rookie tandem from buying up merchandise like both players have already established themselves as stars. […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Julius Randle has fired back at Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter after Kanter said Zion Williamson is “Julius Randle with hops.” Randle recalls scoring 45 points the last time Kanter guarded him this past season. Randle put up 45 points on March 15 against the Blazers. Yo @EnesKanter last […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter has never been one to mince words and that trend continued on Wednesday when he was asked to talk about New Orleans Pelicans No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson. During an appearance on “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd, Kanter took a shot at Williamson, saying the high-flyer is “Julius […]