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The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson have every reason to feel cursed amid another injury-ravaged season. Willie Green’s best-laid plans have gone awry with over half the roster watching from the sidelines on most nights. Williamson, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones have been unavailable for long stretches […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are working with a skeleton crew as Thanksgiving Day plans are being squared away. Opponents have been feasting on Willie Green’s shorthanded squad which has lacked shooting around Brandon Ingram. The defense has suffered as well but getting buckets is the entire point of basketball. Thankfully, the Pelicans will get Ingram […]

NBA player comparisons are a great way to project how a promising prospect will impact the NBA. However, these comparisons aren’t always accurate. Here is a look at 10 NBA player comparisons that didn’t age well. Lauri Markkanen and Dirk Nowitzki When Lauri Markkanen was shining bright for the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers head coach […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to shake negative narratives amid an injury-riddled season going south in a hurry. Willie Green is again working with a skeleton crew of reserves and G-League callups around one available All-Star. This year, it’s Brandon Ingram shouldering the burdens of treading water until Zion Williamson (hamstring), CJ McCollum (abductor), […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in bad shape, as they’ve lost six rotation players to injury, including starting point guard Dejounte Murray (broken hand) and star Zion Williamson (hamstring strain). While many of these players should return to the team in a matter of weeks, Williamson is out indefinitely, casting doubt on his availability for […]

NBA players are rewarded with contracts to reward their performance. But while massive deals are a great incentive, not all players live up to the contract. In fact, a handful of players have failed to perform up to expectations, causing a downward spiral to their careers. While failing to make an impact for a team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are feeling the heat. Willie Green is again trying to survive a season with seemingly half the squad ruled out through injury. The walking wounded include Zion Williamson (hamstring), Dejounte Murray (hand), Herb Jones (shoulder), Jordan Hawkins (back), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Trey Murphy III (hamstring). Everyone on that list gets […]

New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras parades and a love for sports. Well, those watching closely have seen Gayle Benson, owner of the Pope-blessed New Orleans Saints and injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans, take a more hands-on approach to managing her teams. This assertive shift marks a significant change in Benson’s trusting, hands-off leadership style, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have already been ravaged by injuries this season, and it has reached the point where their season is in danger of going off the rails. Multiple role players have missed time, leaving the Pelicans without a ton of depth to work with early in the season. Those injury problems got exponentially […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are suffering through another injury-riddled regular season under fourth-year head coach Willie Green. Trey Murphy III (hamstring) has yet to play and Dejounte Murray (hand) has not been with the team since opening night. Herb Jones (shoulder), Jordan Hawkins (back), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Zion Williamson (thigh) have also missed multiple […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a slow 3-7 start to the 2024-25 season, and things are getting worse as the latest Zion Williamson injury update is that the 24-year-old superstar will be out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring injury. “New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson suffered a hamstring strain and is […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have listed Zion Williamson as out for Friday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic due to tightness in his left hamstring. This update adds to the Pelicans’ ongoing struggles with injuries early in the season as they travel to Orlando. Alongside Williamson, the Pelicans are managing several other injuries. Trey […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a tough 131-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pelicans received an injury scare when Zion Williamson exited the game with thigh soreness in the second quarter. The star forward has received an updated status for the Pelicans’ next matchup against the Orlando Magic. Williamson is questionable for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have reasons for positivity after seeing the anxiety-relieving medical updates on Zion Williamson (questionable) and Trey Murphy III (doubtful) before a big road game. The Orlando Magic will host the Pelicans, who have lost six of the last seven games, with both teams trying to get back into the win column. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans engaged in an intense cross-conference matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The Pelicans led the Cavs with five minutes left in the second quarter. However, before then, the team became alarmed by a potential Zion Williamson injury. Williamson committed a foul on the perimeter and immediately walked back to […]

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers hit the road to face a Western Conference foe: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Just one game ago, the Cavs defeated the Bucks 116-114, thanks to the heroics of Darius Garland. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are dealing with injuries, but Rookie of the Year candidate Yves Missi has spearheaded New […]

After starting the year 8-0 despite dealing with injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the hottest team in basketball. Continuing through their tough week, the undefeated Cavs are on the road to face an opponent they’ll only see twice this year: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the first of two matchups […]

Though Willie Green approves of the NBA’s 82-game season, the length lends itself to some soap opera storylines. Trade rumors fuel most of the drama as fans need something to fill in the time between big matchups and the NBA Playoffs. Sometimes, front offices even take note of the ideas, which are getting stoked up […]

From pure talent and athletic perspectives, Zion Williamson is one of the best players in the NBA. However, injuries have limited Zion’s availability for the New Orleans Pelicans through the years, stunting his ability to truly become one of the league’s best. With the Pelicans already dealing with injuries to Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to stay positive amid a rash of injuries to start the 2024-25 NBA schedule. Dejounte Murray (hand), Trey Murphy III (hamstring), CJ McCollum (abductor), and Herb Jones (shoulder) will be missing from Willie Green’s rotations until at least mid-November. Others will be looking at December return dates, at best. […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green often says what’s on his mind. It’s who the 13-year veteran is, albeit in a message to Jonathan Kuminga during a postgame interview or on his Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis platform. In his latest episode, Draymond discussed a recent back-to-back against All-Star Zion Williamson and the New Orleans […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with injury after injury, again, and embattled coach Willie Green cannot catch a break, figuratively. First Trey Murphy III (hamstring) went down in training camp. Then Dejounte Murray (hand fracture) was dealt a huge blow in a season-opening win over the Chicago Bulls. Herb Jones (shoulder) and CJ McCollum […]

The New Orleans Pelicans continue to have a season riddled with injuries. As star point guard Dejounte Murray recovers from hand surgery, Zion Williamson and company have dealt with several health setbacks to key players. Adding to the Pelicans’ struggles were recent injuries to CJ McCollum and Herb Jones who both missed Wednesday night’s loss […]

The flawed New Orleans Pelicans and Willie Green have room to disregard two straight losses to a Golden State Warriors squad missing Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins. Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III have been missing in action for the entire four-game road trip. Herb Jones and CJ McCollum say out the second game of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a slow start to the season, recently losing to the Golden State Warriors on back-to-back nights. As one of the leaders of the team, Zion Williamson knows that the team needs to play better, but he’s also sending a message to the doubters early in the season. “We’ve […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a strong roster as they’ve started the 2024-25 season with a 2-1 record. However, the Pelicans don’t have a perfect roster and have a weakness that could keep them out of championship contention. The Pelicans have built their roster around star forward Zion Williamson. Williamson missed the Pelicans season opener […]

Who needs Andrew Wiggins and De’Anthony Melton, let alone Stephen Curry? The Golden State Warriors definitely do, obviously, to make good on the two-way promise they’ve shown through the first five games of the regular season. Yet for a second straight night against the similarly shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State’s unique blend of depth […]

The New Orleans Pelicans injury report shows they are hurting, there is no two ways about it. Willie Green has gotten two hard-earned wins out of a shorthand squad but it has taken a toll. Dejounte Murray (hand fracture) and Herb Jones (shoulder) are looking at extended periods on the sidelines. Trey Murphy III is […]

We’re back with a betting prediction and pick to cap of this Monday slate of action in the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this next game. The New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) will take on the Golden State Warriors (2-1) for the first installment of their back-to-back series. It’s time to continue […]

The shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans have concerning issues piling up but still found a way to win a clutch, nailbiting road game over the Portland Trail Blazers. Yves Missi made another great rookie impression and second-year two-guard Jordan Hawkins was sensational to lead all scorers. Pelicans All-Stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were charged with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans kicked off the 2024-25 season with a commanding victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The Pelicans will take on their next matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, and after a brief period of uncertainty, star forward Zion Williamson has received an encouraging injury update for the matchup. […]

After being selected with the No. 21 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Yves Missi didn’t disappoint in his rookie debut. Sure, it helped that the Pelicans were without Zion Williamson to open the season against the Chicago Bulls. But when Missi had his number called, he stepped up, stuffed the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls will go head-to-head in their first game of the 2024 NBA regular season on Wednesday night. Excitement is high as New Orleans has playoff hopes in 2024-25. However, is Zion Williamson playing in the Pelicans’ season opener? It was previously reported that Williamson’s status for Wednesday’s game was […]

After missing Tuesday’s practice due to illness, New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson, who’s made a total body transformation this offseason, will be a game-time decision for the team’s season opener on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls, per Will Guillory of The Athletic. Williamson played 36 minutes between two preseason games. He went 13-of-21 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans know their weaknesses with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram leading the way. A failure to close out games after holding leads in the fourth quarter and a lack of three-pointers led to another NBA Play-In Tournament gauntlet. The Pelicans survived but got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first […]

The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans had problems last season that only a true point guard could solve. At least, that is what the front office told fans with the acquisition of Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. Sure, the Point Zion Experiment was fine for stretches during the regular season, but the tactic hit […]

One again this offseason it seems some key NBA players lost a substantial amount of weight… while others found it. In most cases, the scaled tipped in the right direction to benefit the players and their teams, but those Nike uniforms might be fitting a little snugger or looser on opening night. The biggest, most […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have plenty to be excited about heading into the 2024-25 NBA season, including a new three-point heavy philosophy implemented by head coach Willie Green. The big question of course, as has been the case the last several years in New Orleans, is whether or not franchise cornerstone Zion Williamson will be […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have endured some underwhelming seasons in recent years. While head coach Willie Green and the team have shown clear growth over the last three seasons, this organization has been unable to get over the hump and solidify themselves as threats in the Western Conference by winning a playoff series. After adding […]