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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 […]

The Pelicans have a new offensive approach coming into the new season, per comments by Zion Williamson to The Athletic. New Orleans head coach Willie Green emphasized in training camp the need to increase the volume of three-pointers that the team is taking, in hopes of upping their scoring efficiency as they look to contend […]

The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans wasted no time in sending a message to their fans that this squad is ready for a fast start to the regular season. An in-shape Williamson dished out three assists on the first three possessions, then hit a couple of floaters for good measure. Then Dejounte Murray moved into […]

Team USA is going to look much different in the 2028 Olympics. With Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant likely headed to retirement by then, there will be some new faces on that squad. Two players getting a lot of buzz to fill the roster are Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Many analysts feel […]

Preseason games are hardly a platform for making a statement. However, it did not take long to notice Zion Williamson was dominating to lead the New Orleans Pelicans in a preseason-opening win. The Orlando Magic took an offseason of anticipation on the chin from Williamson, who had a hand in the first 11 points to […]

Concerns about lacking a traditional center have been quieted for at least one afternoon. The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a preseason-opening win over the Orlando Magic thanks to a big first half from Zion Williamson and a 10-0 run to start the third quarter by the reserves. Jordan Hawkins was seemingly on a mission […]

NBA preseason action is tipping off around the world during the first week of October. Unfortunately, the New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with crippling injuries already. Head coach Willie Green’s starting lineup decisions got a little easier with Trey Murphy III on the shelf to start the season but the first five up is still […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has shown he can handle the heat of the NBA playoffs, but his resolve was tested by a different kind of warmth this offseason. The three-time All-Star went on “Hot Ones,” a talk show where notable guests answer questions while devouring increasingly spicy wings. Brown wasn’t too bothered by the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in Nashville knocking off some rust during training camp but it did not take long for an out-for-vengeance Zion Williamson to get asked about his shot selection. Williamson’s dunk-contest confidence in carrying the Pelicans cannot be denied. Other options have been off the table though, to much chagrin amongst the […]

Opinions vary wildly among NBA scouts and national media personalities when it comes to the New Orleans Pelicans. Some see a team needing a starting center and a need to move on from Brandon Ingram. Others are betting on maturation and defense in expectation of a postseason run built around small-ball lineups. The suspense with […]

As the New Orleans Pelicans geared up for Media Day on Monday, all eyes were on Zion Williamson. Given his offseason, many anticipated inquiries regarding his weight loss and fitness. However, a curveball question about his music playlist caught the star off guard, highlighting the unique intersection of sports and pop culture, Complex reports. During […]

When Zion Williamson came into the league with the Pelicans, he was known as one of the most explosive players that you didn’t want to be under the rim when he’s driving. Injuries have stopped him from reaching his full potential, but every once in a while, Williamson still shows that he can get off […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are entering a new era, one with a proper point guard in the mold of Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo. Former All-Star Dejounte Murray has been brought in to provide a steady hand to help guide Zion Williamson’s vengeance quest. The Pelicans have yet to see Williamson in the NBA Playoffs […]

Zion Williamson has dealt with a lot of criticism over his time in the league, and it looks like he’s ready to quiet the doubters and get back to dominating. In an interview with The Athletic, Williamson spoke about his roller coaster of a career, and at the end, he was asked what fans should expect […]

If the 2024-25 NBA season was a player, they would be in the gym’s parking lot making sure everything is in the gear bag before a very important run. The NBA broadcasting battle is already at full bore after all and squeaking sneakers are starting to mark the official start of NBA training camps. The […]

While playing in the pros takes most athletes away from their hometowns, they never forget where they came from. This is true, at least, for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who sounded pleased to be in the company of New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson. All three players come […]

NBA stars Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), and Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) are a few of many helping to carry on a 1990s-era tradition. The explosion of the And 1 Mixtape is still influencing the masses. Highlight videos became currency on the recruiting circuits. Brands could be […]