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Despite having a 1-9 record to start their season, the New Orleans Pelicans have been getting incredible performances from their All-Star forward, Anthony Davis. The 23-year-old Kentucky product has been nothing but spectacular for his team so far this campaign, with averages of 31.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 3.0 blocks per game. With these […]

Five years from now is a long time into the future in terms of current and upcoming talent. That’s five more drafts, five more NBA finals, and five more opportunities for roster shakeups. With all the new young talent that’s come into the league, many folks at AthletiQA are wondering, who will be the best. […]

Despite getting his team getting its first win of the season, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis couldn’t stop Milwaukee Bucks hybrid forward Giannis Antetokounmpo from doing what he does best. The Greek Freak spun in traffic and confidently slammed the basketball between Davis and Dante Cunningham. https://vine.co/v/5Ia5WPB0xHX Antetokounmpo had a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double but […]

Despite having a tough night offensively, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was still a monster at the rim, swatting away Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol‘s attempt at a point-blank layup. The 6-foot-11 Kentucky product had an impeccable sense of timing, getting up for the block without fouling, leaving Gasol empty at the rim. https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton/status/793977024146800640 […]

Anthony Davis has started this season on fire. In four games so far for the New Orleans Pelicans, the 23 year old has been averaging 37.0 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. But despite his incredible numbers, the team has yet to win a game and currently sits at 0-4, including three losses […]

It’s no secret that Anthony Davis faces a rigorous workload this season, especially early on with absences to starting point guard Jrue Holiday and hybrid guard/forward Tyreke Evans. The big man has been tasked with carrying most of the scoring and rebounding for the team, as well as his usual rim protection. Davis responded in the […]

Kevin Durant had arguably the biggest play of the game during last night’s Golden State Warriors 122-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. With 46 seconds to go in the fourth quarter, Durant checked a white-hot Anthony Davis on the perimeter, and having terminated his dribble, Davis chose to shoot a three over his defender. Durant didn’t […]

Anthony Davis was on a tear once again during the New Orleans Pelicans‘ home-opening 122-114 loss against the Golden State Warriors, dropping 45 points and 17 rebounds in heroic fashion. After having a one-of-a-kind night on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets with a 50-point effort, Davis has become one of two NBA players in the […]

The second game of ESPN’s Friday night doubleheader was full of exciting superstars as Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans took on Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and the Golden State Warriors. Early in the first quarter, Durant dished the ball off to a wide-open Draymond Green at the top of the key and began […]

It has only been three days of NBA basketball, but we didn’t need long to witness one of the greatest fantasy performances of all time. In a losing effort to the Nuggets, Anthony Davis scored 95.7 fantasy points on Fanduel, exceeding every performance put forth by an NBA player last year (including his own 89 […]

After a 50-point outing against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday’s season-opener, Anthony Davis‘ popularity is bound to skyrocket once again. What better way to get his face out there than a new SportsCenter spot? The three-time All-Star plays an IT blocker, making sure ESPN journalists stay at the task at hand — something longtime SportsCenter anchor John […]

On Wednesday night, New Orleans Pelicans‘ forward Anthony Davis caused quite a stir with his performance in their season opener. He showed that he is completely healthy once again after suffering injuries last year and this offseason, as he had a career game with one of the best stat lines in history with 50 points, 16 rebounds, […]

There was no stopping Anthony Davis during the New Orleans Pelicans‘ 107-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night’s season-opener. The 6-foot-11 forward put up a monstrous 50 points in just 41 minutes, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to reach that mark in a season opener – Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, and […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis impressed in his first game since suffering an ankle injury on Oct. 12, posting a monstrous 33-point, 13-rebound double-double in a 114-111 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic. Davis was aggressive in his 37 minutes of floor action, going 11-of-25 from the field, 9-of-11 from the free-throw line and […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis can’t wait to get back on the floor. The three-time All-Star told Jim Eichenhofer of NBA.com that he is excited to be back and will make the most out of the Pelicans’ final preseason game against the Orlando Magic tonight. “I’m just happy to be back on the floor,” said Davis. “I’ve been working […]

The New Orleans Pelicans believe their talisman forward Anthony Davis will be ready to return from his ankle injury in time for their opening night when they host the Denver Nuggets on Wed. Oct. 26, league sources told ESPN. The team is planning to have Davis in the starting lineup and will likely give him a […]

After posting on Craigslist that he is looking to hire a personal assistant, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis may have just found one. Appearing in a hilarious commercial for Red Bull, the 23-year-old starred together with a robot that was supposed to be exactly like him, but with just one difference: “Tony Bot” has more […]

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a personal assistant for a pro athlete, then, New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis has the dream job for you. Davis recently posted a help wanted ad on Craigslist with the following. Looking for someone to help me out so I can focus on […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are already missing two of their three best players when Anthony Davis made it 3-for-3 in the team’s exhibition game in China. Davis suffered a right ankle sprain against the Houston Rockets and got everyone in New Orleans praying for non-tragic news. According to reports, the three-time All-Star will be out […]

After leaving an exhibition game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis was diagnosed with a grade two ankle sprain. The injury occurred only six minutes into the matchup when he accidentally stepped on the foot of Rockets’ center Nene. The moment was captured and tweeted by Scott Kushner of The Advocate: Looks […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis suffered a right ankle sprain on Wednesday during their second exhibition game against the Houston Rockets in Beijing, China. The injury occurred only six minutes into the game when the 6-foot-10 forward accidentally stepped on the foot of Rockets’ center Nene. Pelicans big man Anthony Davis expected to be out […]

Anthony Davis, a young but prominent contributor for the New Orleans Pelicans, recently spoke out on his growing development in the league. He admits that he was more timid than many people would expect when he played back in high school and college. “I was always a guy who was quiet on the basketball floor,” Davis says in […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis grew an inch taller this summer, but he said wasn’t happy about it. They measured us like a week and a half ago and they said I was 6-11, which I don’t want to be. I think 6-10’s like the perfect height for me. It just doesn’t sound right. […]

Last season, Anthony Davis averaged 24.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 2.0 blocks per game. Decent numbers for other stars, but for Davis, these are letdowns. The New Orleans Pelicans franchise player entered the 2015-2016 season with the same hype that Russell Westbrook is currently generating. But injuries forced him to miss 21 games […]

After some time out rehabilitating from knee surgery, the New Orleans Pelicans combo-guard Tyreke Evans is optimistic that he will be able to return to the court by the middle of December. Following an operation in February, it was assumed that the 27-year-old would not be available at the beginning of the forthcoming 2016-2017 season […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis reassured the franchise’s fan-based on Friday afternoon, when he stressed his level of commitment to the organization. The three-time NBA All-Star signed a five-year, $145 million extension last year, cementing his leading role in the team’s future. “I never plan on leaving here. I love it here,” Davis as […]

Last summer, Anthony Davis was this year’s Russell Westbrook in terms of the expected monster numbers. Davis was a lock for the top pick on almost all fantasy basketball drafts, which is very similar to Westbrook’s projection this year. No thanks to a slow start, a stress reaction on his knee, and a torn labrum, […]

The NBA announced on Wednesday morning that two preseason games will be played in China. As part of the Global Games annual showcase, the New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets are slated to play at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on October 9, and on October 12 at LeSports Center in Beijing, per ESPN’s Justin Verrier. Having the highest population among […]

The 2015-2016 NBA season was amazing in its own right. The Golden State Warriors breaking the Chicago Bulls‘ all-time regular season wins record, the retirement of greats like Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, as well as LeBron James leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first ever title. One of the most dazzling plays in the game […]

The last five MVP awards have gone to players that are currently on the two teams that played in the 2016 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. One for Kevin Durant, two for Stephen Curry, and two for LeBron James. Las Vegas oddsmakers have the trend continuing for the 2016-2017 season. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans‘ star Anthony Davis had a successful knee procedure last March and is currently in rehab mode. This has caused him to be one of a handful of players to miss out on representing his country in the coming Rio Olympics. During the latest NBA A to Z podcast, the three-time all-star told USA TODAY […]

According to ESPN, forward Terrence Jones has agreed to a 1-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. Teams had seemingly overlooked Jones in the early days of free agency, but with the Pelicans he can finally reunite with college teammate Anthony Davis. The two played played together at Kentucky, and Jones couldn’t pass up the […]

It was a disappointing season for Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. A year after beating out the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final playoff spot in the West, the Pels struggled from start to finish and Davis missed a number of games with injuries. Instead of improving, they regressed significantly. In the process, […]

Today, New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis is not a happy man. The All NBA Teams were officially announced earlier today, and he did not make it. This was a huge loss for Davis, because it was his last opportunity to make an extra $24 million by qualifying for at least one of three things. The NBA has a clause […]

We are just days away from the end of the 2015-16 NBA regular season. Wednesday will certainly be a day to remember, with Kobe Bryant playing his final game and the Warriors trying to set a new NBA record with 73 single season wins. With it all winding down and the playoffs coming soon, let’s […]

Kobe Bryant and Anthony Davis share a special bond as the two players have won an Olympic Gold medal together in 2012 and also have played together on All-Star teams since. The Black Mamba has supported Davis through the years and always had good words to say about the big man. Now that Kobe’s career […]