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LaVar Ball is clearly unhappy with the role his son, Lonzo Ball, has been handed with by the New Orleans Pelicans. In true LaVar fashion, the always-outspoken Ball family patriarch completely went off on the Pelicans, which included a lengthy rant about their two stars in Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. LaVar did not hold […]

Lonzo Ball is among the names that have been mentioned as a possible trade candidate ahead of the NBA trade deadline. With a few moves expected to happen in the coming days, LaVar Ball hopes Lonzo is traded from the New Orleans Pelicans, via an interview with ESPN 710. "I don't know what they're gonna […]

It has been an up-and-down career so far for Lonzo Ball, but he has shown steady improvements despite some criticisms. He’s having a solid season so far, averaging 14.2 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc. For that reason, it sounds as though the New York Knicks are interested […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the NBA by storm, while his older brother Lonzo Ball is coming into his own for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. With the two Ball brothers playing well, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is spending his free time wondering just what a backcourt feature Lonzo and […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the biggest surprise teams of the season so far. They have performed beyond expectations and right now are in a playoff spot in the tightly contested Eastern Conference. As such, the Knicks brass is reportedly looking to upgrade their backcourt, with Lonzo Ball of the New Orleans […]

Over a month ago, New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball found himself in the middle of trade rumors. The Pelicans were regularly gauging the level of interest around the NBA in the 23-year-old guard. Since the speculation broke out back in January, Ball brought his game a notch higher as he wanted to prove his […]

In another thriller of an NBA game on Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans fell short against the Milwaukee Bucks by just four points. However, the Pelicans had a chance (multiple actually) to tie the game at the end, only to turn the ball over after Brandon Ingram was called for a charge. At the […]

Lonzo Ball has been turning heads for his improved play for the New Orleans Pelicans as of late. However, Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul just gave him a stern reminder that he is still the OG point god of that franchise. With under five minutes left in regulation of the Pels’ hosting of the Suns […]

Basketball legend Dwyane Wade had a slip up during a segment of NBA on TNT. While discussing New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball, Wade mistakenly said “Alonzo Ball.” His co-host Candace Parker signaled that this was the third instance “Alonzo” was mentioned.  Alonzo Ball? 🤣 @DwyaneWade pic.twitter.com/pIF7KSTYlV — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 10, 2021 […]

Apparently, breaking rims is laissez-faire for the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson actually damaged the rim during Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Of course, the former No. 1 overall pick has a unique combination of speed and power, attributes he has displayed on a number of high-flying jams. Still, damaging hoops is usually a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in their first season under Stan Van Gundy and they haven’t had the success they’ve wanted thus far. Despite the ongoing trade rumors surrounding him, Lonzo Ball spoke about the Pelicans building chemistry this season, via Jim Eichenhofer. Lonzo Ball on the improving chemistry among #Pelicans starting lineup: "We think […]

Lonzo Ball has seen his name involved in trade rumors recently and there appears to be a preferred landing spot for the two-way guard. If the New Orleans Pelicans do decide to trade Ball soon, then Ball would prefer to be sent to the Chicago Bulls, per The Action Network’s Matt Moore. The Pelicans haven’t […]

Lonzo Ball saved the day for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Indiana Pacers on Friday. In the crucial juncture of the fourth period of the close match between the two teams at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the 23-year-old playmaker made a beautiful defensive stop versus Myles Turner. The Pacers center had a clear look to […]

The 2021 NBA trade deadline has been pushed back this season, as all 30 franchises will have until March 25 to tinker with their rosters through deals with other teams. We’ve already seen of several blockbuster shockers so far, with perennial All-Stars like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, John Wall, Victor Oladipo, and Chris Paul all […]

The Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls are among the teams interested in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Windhorst said the Dubs and Pels had discussed a deal involving Ball and Kelly Oubre on the latest episode of the Hoop Collective podcast. He also stated the Bulls could have some […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball has gained traction in the market after it was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that the team was willing to entertain offers in exchange for his services, along with JJ Redick’s. The 23-year-old didn’t let the noise get to his head and remained unfazed as he netted […]

The New York Knicks had reportedly hoped to upgrade the point guard position last offseason by trading for New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. Ian Begley of SNY reported there had been some support within the organization to push for Ball, though nothing ever developed: Entering the 2020 offseason, there had been support in some […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been one of the most disappointing teams in the early NBA season, and it seems as if they are ready to make a couple of moves. With Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson there to stay, along with Steven Adams, the Pelicans are exploring trading away a couple of their starters, […]

LaVar Ball is at it again with the bold declarations. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Ball discussed the possibility of his three sons—Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo playing together for the Los Angeles Lakers. “When their contracts are over, who’s to say that [when] all the LeBron drama and everything in L.A. is over with […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum, Jusuf Nurkic, Zach Collins, and the rest of their roster are currently 8-6, tied for the fifth seed with the San Antonio Spurs. While it’s still very early in the season, the Blazers aren’t off to the start many expected to them have. On top of that, the team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be entering their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday shorthanded. According to a report, starting point guard Lonzo Ball is set to miss the Clippers game due to a knee injury. This report comes via Will Guillory of The Athletic: Pelicans injury report for tomorrow: JJ Redick is […]

You can not blame LaVar Ball’s confidence and pride, as two of his sons are now playing on one of the biggest stages in the world. He will continue to root his sons on and critique the teams they play for when the Ball brothers’ talents are not maximized. LaVar compared LaMelo to the pop […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball will certainly have some fun at the expense of his older brother, Lonzo Ball, after draining a step-back 3-pointer over his face on Friday. In the closing seconds of the third period of the tightly contested match between the New Orleans Pelicans and Hornets at the Smoothie King Center, LaMelo […]

The Ball brothers’ first NBA head-to-head match is off to a fine start after Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball traded buckets at the beginning of the Charlotte Hornets versus New Orleans Pelicans game on Friday at the Smoothie King Center. The two siblings went right at each other from the get-go, as LaMelo got the […]

Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball are set to face each other for the very first time on a professional basketball court. The Ball brothers’ first duel is scheduled on Friday night as Lonzo’s New Orleans Pelicans are set to host LaMelo’s Charlotte Hornets. Naturally, the headlines will be focused on these two but for the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans improve to 4-2 on the season defeating the struggling Toronto Raptors 120-116 in the Saturday night showdown. The Pelicans have defeated the Raptors in both of their games, completing the season sweep on the 2019 NBA Champions. The Pelicans have now moved into 4th place in the Western Conference and are […]

It certainly took longer than expected, but New Orleans Pelicans teammates Lonzo Ball and Zion Williamson finally hooked up for their first alley-oop of the 2020-21 NBA campaign. The amazing highlight came early in the third quarter of the Pelicans’ road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Thursday. Zo had […]

Current New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram was once an up-and-comer as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Ingram was then traded from Los Angeles to New Orleans in the same deal that saw superstar power forward Anthony Davis make his way from the Pelicans to the Lakers in order to team up […]

Some NBA teams can slightly let their feet off the gas pedal now that the dealing for extensions is finally over. Now, front offices across the league get to assess their respective players before making an ultimate decision on them during their restricted free agencies in 2021. While that tactic does surely pay off for […]

The deadline for contract extensions was Monday, and Lonzo Ball will not be receiving a rookie extension from the New Orleans Pelicans. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the two sides did not reach an agreement prior to Monday’s deadline. However, Ball’s agent–Rich Paul of Klutch Sports–tells Woj the two sides “remain positive about the ability […]

Despite being one of the most beloved players in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick isn’t afraid of dishing out some tough love. Speaking with reporters about the development of teammate Lonzo Ball, Redick revealed the strong words he had for the guard over his reticence to shoot open attempts. Let’s just say, […]

Stan Van Gundy has a lot on his plate as he takes over as head coach the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans have plenty of talent, with an All-Star in Brandon Ingram and a No. 1 overall pick in Zion Williamson. New Orleans is also still hoping former No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball will […]

LaVar Ball, the outspoken patriarch of the Ball family, isn’t losing any confidence in his three sons all being in the league together at one point in the future. He even predicted that the Ball brothers will all end up playing for the Charlotte Hornets and deliver a championship for team owner Michael Jordan. Ball’s […]

With Charlotte Hornets rookie point guard LaMelo Ball officially a member of the NBA fraternity after coming off the board at No. 3 overall last month, it appears as though his father, LaVar Ball, is back in the news creating headlines as well. With the elder Ball back at it in regards to speaking about […]

On Lonzo Ball’s second season with the New Orleans Pelicans, eyes will be on him as he takes on a bigger role for the team. With Jrue Holiday gone, it’s Ball’s turn to run things in the Big Easy. Fortunately for fans, his evident progress has been a welcome development for newly hired head coach […]

The Western Conference is stockpiled with formidable powerhouses, therefore leaving a large group of young teams coming up short on a yearly basis. Some of these teams aren’t even bad—they’re just not as good as their conference counterparts. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans recently reloaded their weapons ahead of the 2020-2021 NBA season which saw them flip veteran playmaker Jrue Holiday for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, and three first-round picks from the Milwaukee Bucks. Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball recently spoke of the team’s new dynamics especially with the addition of Bledsoe. “I think it’ll […]

The NBA released the first half of the 2020-21 season schedule and there is a slew of must-watch matchups on the docket. While it isn’t between two contending teams, Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball will face one another when the New Orleans Pelicans and the Charlotte Hornets meet on Jan. 8 (via Yahoo Sports NBA). […]

After LiAngelo Ball inked a one-year, non-guaranteed NBA deal with the Detroit Pistons, his brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball shared their excitement on social media. Lonzo quoted Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in celebrating LiAngelo’s NBA contract. The New Orleans Pelicans guard knows how tedious Gelo’s NBA journey has been. From not being selected […]