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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 […]

The patchwork New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson have been guided through tough times by Willie Green’s spirit practically every season since the Detroit Mercy alum took a job no one else seemed to want. When others turned down a challenge, Green jumped at an opportunity to coach Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III, and […]

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 […]