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Zion Williamson is finally suiting up for the New Orleans Pelicans, and it enhances the organization both on and off the court. One of the most captivating players in college basketball history, Williamson possesses a tantalizing skill set. He bullies defenders in the post, denies shots with ease, is a well-rounded defender, hits the boards […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson made his much-anticipated NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs, and he gave the fans at the Smoothie King Center quite the thrill. Williamson struggled in short bursts in the first half, but he went bananas in the fourth quarter, scoring 17 straight points while shooting 4-of-4 from […]

Zion Williamson is close, very close to making his NBA debut for the New Orleans Pelicans. Vice president David Griffin has tracked his recovery every step of the way, and he insists — his No. 1 overall pick will be better, much better than what he showed in the preseason. The prized rookie forward tore […]

The quest to get Zion Williamson back on the court has been an exhausting yet fascinating one for the New Orleans Pelicans. Executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin has been closely monitoring Williamson’s rehabilitation as well as keeping an eye on how to best trot his No. 1 overall pick into action. Williamson, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that Zion Williamson’s NBA regular season debut will happen on January 22nd against the San Antonio Spurs. Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says anybody who was guessing before about when Williamson was going to play wasn’t getting it from anybody who actually knew anything: David […]

Although he’s yet to make his return from knee surgery, Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin claims that Zion Williamson is “better than he was in the preseason,” according to a report from Shamit Dua of Bourbon Street Shots. David Griffin: "Every objective measure, Zion is better than he was better than […]

After reports have come out this week that the New Orleans Pelicans are making All-Star guard Jrue Holiday available in trade talks, media and fans alike took the story and ran. However, according to Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, the team is not planning on trading Holiday. Griffin said he is […]

David Griffin had interest in becoming president of basketball operations for the New York Knicks in 2017, but only if he had to report directly to owner James Dolan, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Once Griffin realized he wasn’t going to have full autonomy and would instead be working with and likely reporting to […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says rookie Zion Williamson will play this season. Williamson underwent surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in October. He won’t return before the initial six-to-eight week projection of his knee rehab. “Yes, he very likely will not be asked to take the pounding of back-to-backs […]

When David Griffin took over as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, the prevailing thought is he would remove head coach Alvin Gentry as they worked on trading Anthony Davis. Surprisingly, Gentry remained even after Davis was traded and the Pelicans entered a rebuild. However, Griffin has a good reason for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were forced to pivot on a whim after a trade for Anthony Davis was put on hold after the deadline expired. General manager Dell Demps was fired and David Griffin was named vice-president of basketball operations soon after. While Griffin could have chosen to clean house and get a coach all […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson has not played a game yet this season, as he has been sidelined as a result of undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The good news is that Williamson seems to be making great progress. Pelicans general manager David Griffin told ESPN New Orleans 100.3 on Friday […]

New Orleans Pelicans vice-president of basketball operations David Griffin claims his rookie star Zion Williamson is “on schedule” during an interview with ESPN Radio New Orleans. Via ESPN’s Andrew Lopez: “He’s on schedule,” said Griffin. “He’s progressing exactly as I hoped he would. … You can map out where eight weeks could be.” The No. […]

Contrary to what some pundits say, Zion Williamson will see action in his rookie year this 2019-20 NBA season. New Orleans Pelicans VP of Basketball Operations David Griffin quickly diffused rumors that this year’s number one overall pick might not see the floor this year after undergoing surgery to remove a piece of torn meniscus […]

New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin is hoping to use his past experiences with LeBron James as a guide in Zion Williamson’s development. No player has entered the NBA with more hype than James, who was labeled as “The Chosen One” coming out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Zion, with […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson is listed at 285 pounds. Some have hinted that his frame may have played a role in his recent meniscus tear, but general manager David Griffin says it’s “asinine” to blame weight. Griffin spoke with reporters during Tuesday morning’s shootaround, insisting that Williamson is “in elite condition.” Pels GM […]

New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin says it’s a blessing to see Lonzo Ball playing as a healthy contributor. Ball, who was traded to the Pelicans this summer as part of the Anthony Davis deal, dealt with an ankle injury for much of the 2018-19 campaign, which forced him to miss a substantial amount […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin has nothing but gratitude for Anthony Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, who cleared the way for the Los Angeles Lakers to be the only team his organization would deal with. Griffin, who had worked with Paul in the past, thanked the agent for clearing the way […]

Despite Los Angeles Lakers manifesting an Anthony Davis trade to their beloved purple and gold, general manager Rob Pelinka had his share of roller-coaster moments trying to bring that dream into a reality. The Lakers executive explained how the coin almost turned on the wrong end during negotiations: “Major NBA trades live on the edge […]

New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin says small forward Brandon Ingram has stood out to him in training camp. Ingram’s playmaking skills are something Griffin has been impressed by. In an interview with ESPN 100.3, David Griffin identifies Brandon Ingram as someone that's stood out to him because of his playmaking […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis doesn’t care about New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin’s subtle dig toward him. In a promotional event earlier this week, Griffin said the following: “Not everyone’s made to be a part of this, and that’s OK. We’re comfortable with that. If sex appeal is your thing and you […]

Jrue Holiday says the atmosphere inside the New Orleans Pelicans organization has been different and positive ever since David Griffin was hired as the new executive vice president of basketball operations. Griffin has done a phenomenal job with the Pelicans. He got a tremendous haul from the Los Angeles Lakers in the Anthony Davis trade, […]

Earlier this summer, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said point guard Jrue Holiday could win the MVP award next season. Griffin said Holiday can have a similar MVP campaign like Steve Nash, who won back-to-back MVP awards with the Phoenix Suns. With Anthony Davis gone, the Pelicans are officially […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice-president of basketball operations David Griffin expects to be aggressive once the trade deadline comes around, already expecting his team to be a buyer in the market. “People are gonna be like, ‘What the f*** are they doing?’” said Griffin, according to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated. “We’re trying to win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had a cryptic post on Twitter, which appears to be a response to the statements of former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin. James said on his post that “enough is enough,” probably after getting tagged on the recent remarks from Griffin. Alright alright. Enough is enough. The throne […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins has been sending the Twitterverse into a frenzy in the past few weeks weeks. First, he sent a very strongly worded tweet bashing Steve Kerr’s remarks on Anthony Davis and how he ended up in Los Angeles. Then, he posed the question asking whether the attacking of LeBron James […]

At the ripe age of 34, it’s amazing to think that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James still remains one of the best players in the game today. However, if you were to ask current New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations David Griffin — a man who was a firsthand witness to LeBron’s […]

Despite losing their former cornerstone superstar Anthony Davis this summer, New Orleans Pelicans Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin still believes that this is going to be a good year for his team. There is no doubt that the Pelicans took a huge hit when they parted ways with the irreplaceable Davis, but nevertheless, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are not quite ready to hand Zion Williamson the keys to the franchise as a rookie in the league, with executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin still sold on giving veteran star Jrue Holiday the reins for the time being, as he first said in his post-draft press conference. […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin has some very high hopes for the current Pelicans squad. The high-ranking executive has even compared this team to the outstanding Phoenix Suns side of the 2009-10 season, which was led by the likes of two-time league MVP Steve Nash, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Grant […]

The New Orleans Pelicans scored quite a coup from the Los Angeles Lakers when they finally agreed to send former cornerstone superstar Anthony Davis to Hollywood. In exchange for the six-time All-Star, New Orleans got a handful of studs in Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart. Following the big trade, some rumors began emerging […]

New Orleans Pelicans prized rookie Zion Williamson has often been compared to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the past. This definitely seems to be the case for Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin. According to Griffin, who himself was a first-hand witness to the rise of LeBron James during the […]

New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin does not have a playing weight determined for No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson, who looked out of shape and was consequently pulled from the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League after suffering an injury following a quick stint on the court. Griffin claims Williamson is […]

New Orleans Pelicans vice President David Griffin has always known that he wanted to be the general manager of an NBA team. On Tuesday, Griffin went on to ‘Big Questions with Cal Fussman’ and detailed the first moment he became determined to assemble a championship-winning team: “Part of family history is when I was six […]

As part of a recent interview with Scott Kushner of The Times Picayune in New Orleans, Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin revealed that JJ Redick was the team’s top target in this summer’s free agency. David Griffin says JJ Redick was the top target in free agency. He said his first […]

David Griffin, the executive vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans, has revealed that he received various trade offers for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart. Griffin revealed the interesting tidbit in their introductory press conference last Tuesday. To recall, the three players were some of the prime assets they received […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans infamously pulled off one of the most memorable trades in recent memory earlier in the offseason. Unless you have been living under a rock for the better portion of the last few months, you know that All-Star big man Anthony Davis has officially made his way from […]

Many fans expected the New Orleans Pelicans to go in to rebuild mode when they traded Anthony Davis. Instead, the team has actually rebounded from losing a superstar extremely quickly. In fact, they look like they could be dark-horse playoff contenders for the upcoming season. Pelicans vice president David Griffin claimed that he is very […]

New Orleans isn’t typically a city in which NBA players want to play, but Josh Hart might be an exception. Upon being acquired by the New Orleans Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that sent Anthony Davis to Hollywood last month, Hart apparently told New Orleans executive vice president David Griffin not […]