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Another NBA head coaching vacancy has opened up, as the New Orleans Pelicans have fired Stan Van Gundy after just one season. Van Gundy and Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin have been engaged in talks for weeks …
David Griffin was furious with the NBA over the injury Zion Williamson suffered on Friday, and the way the New Orleans Pelicans executive voiced his frustration has cost him a large sum of money. The NBA announced on Sunday that Griffin has been …
For the second consecutive game, the New Orleans Pelicans failed to see out a late lead and ended up losing in overtime, this time to the New York Knicks. With 7.8 seconds left and the Pelicans leading by three, Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe failed to …
Veteran guard J.J. Redick accused New Orleans Pelicans executive VP David Griffin and the team’s front office of dishonest treatment surrounding Redick’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks. On Wednesday, Redick spent time on his “Old Man …
Lonzo Ball had been mentioned as a potential trade candidate leading up to Thursday’s deadline, but the New Orleans Pelicans decided to move on from a different guard instead. The Pelicans have traded J.J. Redick to the Dallas Mavericks, …
The New Orleans Pelicans have not played particularly well over the last month, but their win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night was a reminder of their potential. Lonzo Ball is hoping to stick around with the team long enough to see that potential …
Eric Bledsoe’s time with the New Orleans Pelicans may end up being brief. Brian Windhorst of ESPN said on “The Hoop Collective” this week that the Pelicans have shopped Bledsoe. Windhorst also confirmed earlier reports that the team …
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly open to trading JJ Redick, and it sounds like the veteran sharpshooter could land with one of three Eastern Conference contenders. Redick has drawn interest from the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston …
The New Orleans Pelicans are said to be listening to offers for Lonzo Ball, but they are not going to simply give the former No. 2 overall pick away. Following up on a report that the Pelicans are open to trading Ball and/or JJ Redick, SNY’s …
The New Orleans Pelicans have gotten off to a slow start this season, and they may soon be open for business on the trade market. The Pelicans have been receiving calls about Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick, and Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that …
Lonzo Ball’s long-term future with the New Orleans Pelicans is in some doubt. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Ball and the Pelicans have ended talks about a long-term extension, meaning the guard will become a restricted free agent …
With the start of the NBA season rapidly approaching, teams are getting a firsthand look at how their offseason additions will blend on their new squads. For teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, this is an optimistic yet crucial time. Following …
Stan Van Gundy took two years off from coaching after he was fired by the Detroit Pistons in 2018, but he will return to the sideline next season. Van Gundy has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, according to …
New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson was involved in an auto theft attempt recently, but fortunately she was not harmed. Saints and Pelicans senior vice president of communications Greg Bensel issued a statement on Friday …
One of the most in-demand NBA coaching candidates has an extensive slate of interviews lined up this weekend. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Tyronn Lue is meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday afternoon. He has meetings with the …
Tyronn Lue spent the 2019-20 season as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers, but it sounds like he may have an opportunity to choose between multiple head coaching jobs heading into next year. Lue is considered by many to be the favorite …
