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The New Orleans Pelicans come into this training camp with a lot of familiar faces and some new ones to take yet another crack at making the postseason. The dynamic duo known as Fire and Ice of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis, will hope to improve on last season’s impromptu chemistry, this time with a game […]

Some NBA trades are remembered for their lasting impact on NBA franchises but few trades that didn’t happen become a legend like the Lakers’ botched trade for Chris Paul in 2011. In 2011, Chris Paul was looking for a trade away from the New Orleans Hornets as the lockout was coming to an end. Paul […]

There is a huge amount of anticipation for the release of the NBA 2K18 video game. One of the big reasons for the buzz is the adjusted cover with All-Star Kyrie Irving being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics over this offseason. Despite that, New Orleans Hornets All-Star forward Anthony Davis sent […]

With all the movements of some of the league’s stars this summer via trade or free agency signings, it gives fans more reason to be excited about next season. However, there are also some low-key moves that teams made based on fit, and how it can make their core players be more effective on the […]

The Boston Celtics may seem to go almost all-in for Kyrie Irving, but the flashy Cleveland Cavaliers (he’s technically a Cavalier at this point) guard isn’t the last of Danny Ainge’s options when it comes to the superstar market. Boston has long been pummeled by the Cavs inside, resulting to playoff exits, but the team […]

This summer has not had its shortage of blockbuster trades that sent shockwaves around the league. A number of teams decided to pull the trigger in bringing some of the NBA’s best players to their fold, in an attempt to compete better this coming season. That’s not the case for all franchises though, as there […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are forming quite a contingent of former Kentucky Wildcats. Apart from their two superstars, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, they’ve also added a couple more former Wildcats in swingman Darius Miller and veteran point guard Rajon Rondo during the NBA offseason. Kentucky head coach John Calipari was the big reason why […]

The center position has had a long history of dominance in the NBA with legendary figures such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Shaquille O’Neal all having an argument for being in the top ten players of all time. The league has seen a serious shift away from centers who focus […]

Former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant are tied as the early favorites to win the Most Valuable Player award next season, according to SportsInsights. Despite having gone separate ways, each of them ended up as MVPs of their own this past season, as the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard managed to win his first […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fell short of reaching the playoffs for the two straight seasons, and that has created some uncertainty around the organization’s future. The team’s struggled created some chatter around the possibility of the Pelicans entertaining the idea of moving All-Star big man Anthony Davis. During a recent interview with William Guillory of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have added several pieces to the puzzle during this NBA offseason that included the addition of former All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo on a one-year, $3.3 million deal. Since Rondo’s arrival, All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins has continued to voice praise toward Rondo, according to Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com. Cousins on Rajon […]

New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins is set to enter the final year of his deal of his four-year, $65.6 million contract. It will also mark his first full season with the Pelicans playing alongside fellow star big man Anthony Davis. According to Chris Mannix of The Vertical, potentially interested teams will have their […]

As teams are attempting to duplicate the success of the Golden State Warriors, there is one team who has gone in the opposite direction of small ball in the New Orleans Pelicans. After acquiring DeMarcus Cousins at last year’s trade deadline, he joined Anthony Davis in hopes of establishing the league’s most dominant frontcourt duo. […]

With another week gone in the NBA’s offseason, and one week closer to the start of the 2017-18 NBA Regular Season, here are what players in the Association have been talking about this week: The biggest bombshell from the last week was that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving requested a trade out of Cleveland due […]

As it stands, the New Orleans Pelicans have an average NBA roster on their hands in terms of strength. However, they do have two All-Stars in the frontcourt in Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, forming the best big man pairing in the league. This will be their first full season together — barring any surprise trade. […]

Following the disappointing end to their season a few months ago, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins are reportedly working out together this summer to motivate each other to get into better shape, which could result to more success for the New Orleans Pelicans next year. The dynamic frontcourt duo has been putting in a lot of work […]

The internet recently gave birth to a new meme perfect for every basketball-loving individual this summer—including millionaire NBA professionals. It’s called the Drive-By dunk challenge, where you simply get in your car and scour the neighborhood for backyard/street hoops for you to yam on. Anthony Davis appears to be the first NBA player to take […]

Former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. The University of Kentucky product thus joined two former “class-mates” in DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis. The latter was very happy about the signing made by the Pelicans. Davis spoke to NBA.com’s Jim Eichenhofer during his basketball camp, and […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis is one of the best at his position in the game today. The 24-year-old power forward has four All-Star nods in his five-year career, and he led the Pels to the playoffs in 2015. However, he is stuck in a very bad situation. The Pelicans have two star bigs […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis has taken part in the latest trend that’s taking social media by storm. With the “Drive-by Dunk Challenge” going viral these days, the 24-year-old posted a video on Twitter, where he can be seen driving around a neighborhood then stopping his car in front of a house. Once Davis spotted […]

The NBA’s most active point of the free agent period seems to be wrapping up with most of the most prominent names already committed to a team. The Boston Celtics signed Gordon Hayward, who was one of the biggest free agents this offseason, but GM Danny Ainge relayed the message that they aren’t done. That […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]

Now in the offseason, players are having more time to relax and sit back at home. While they’re at it, these players have also taken the opportunity to be more active on their social media accounts. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has been doing just that, answering questions thrown at him on Twitter. He […]

The Boston Celtics already made headlines with one huge trade leading up to the NBA Draft, but that might not be the last time they do so. The Celtics have agreed on a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that will likely become official on Monday to swap the first and third picks of this Draft […]

The All-NBA teams were revealed today in absence of a Thursday night game, as the per usual Inside The NBA on TNT announcement, which unsurprisingly had no members of the Golden State Warriors on the First Team All-NBA shortlist. The top team was comprised of LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Anthony Davis. NBA […]

With the 2016-17 season coming to an end, NBA 2K17 released their final top five rankings at every position. The final five at each position ended up with Steph Curry, James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins as the highest rated of their respective positions. The guys at NBA 2K clearly believe there’s a bright future for […]

New Orleans Pelicans talisman Anthony Davis was turned away from a popular Japanese restaurant on Monday, prior to their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center the next day. Davis and some of his teammates were barred from entering eatery Katana in West Hollywood as they attempted to dine while wearing their team-branded athletic […]

Anthony Davis has established himself as one of the league’s best young players and a fierce competitor during games. He is currently having his best season as a pro, with averages of 28.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game. This time, Davis shows off a different side of him by answering rapid […]

Following Damian Lillard‘s 59-point explosion against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, the NBA has now seen 10 different players reach the 50-point mark this season — the most ever in a season in NBA history. This season’s 50-point games are as follows: Devin Booker (PHO): 70 points @ Boston Celtics (03/24/17) -L- Klay Thompson […]

Coming back-to-back crippling losses to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday and Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans have been eliminated from playoff contention and thus plan to sit out starters Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and E’Twaun Moore against the Golden State Warriors tonight, according to ESPN’s Justin Verrier. After a valiant 8-3 stretch, the Pels dropped three […]

Following another monster performance in a 121-118 win against the Dallas Mavericks, forward Anthony Davis became the first player to post four straight games of 30 points and 13 rebounds since Shaquille O’Neal did so in 2000, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Davis hit the glass hard as he’s done for the last seven […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have made strides to make a late and final playoff push, having won five of the last seven games. The most impressive of the wins, was Wednesday night’s against the Dallas Mavericks, given that Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins, and Jrue Holiday combined to score 77 points, providing a balanced attack to […]

Following the New Orleans Pelicans‘ 25-point beatdown of the Denver Nuggets, it looks like it might have been the result of a little friendly gamesmanship with Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. The Rip City star reportedly texted Anthony Davis and former teammate Tim Frazier, asking them both to beat the Nuggets on the road […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis has been an absolute nightmare to keep up with for most NBA teams this season, but it wasn’t any more evident than on Monday night’s 40-point, 18-rebound explosion against the New York Knicks. The Brow torched the Knicks, going 14-of-22 from the field and 11-of-12 from the free-throw line, […]

With the New Orleans Pelicans leading by 22 points in the third quarter of their game against the New York Knicks, Anthony Davis suffered an injury after getting hit by a flagrant foul. The 6-foot-11 big man was streaking to the basket with 1:16 left in the penultimate period when Kyle O’Quinn pushed him from […]

If the 2017 All-Star Game were to start this very day, Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia would be starting in the game next to his teammate Kevin Durant. It seems like Pachulia once again has had the unconditional support of the entire country of Georgia frantically voting to see their hero in one of […]

Anthony Davis may be playing the best basketball of his career so far this season, but it has not translated to a lot of wins for the New Orleans Pelicans. Even with impressive averages of 29.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.6 blocks, his team is still outside the top eight in […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden saved his best performance for the last day of the year, torching the New York Knicks for 53 points, 17 assists, and 16 rebounds on Saturday night to give his team a 129-122 victory. Despite the numbers being downright comical, it puts Harden in the company of one of the greatest […]

The Greek Freak keeps getting more special. Only three other players in NBA history have matched the stat line Giannis Antetokounmpo had Saturday night in the Bucks’ 116-96 win over the Chicago Bulls. Giannis finished with 35 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and seven blocks. Only David Robinson, Charles Barkley and Anthony Davis have ever had 30-plus […]