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Zion Williamson holds a ball

Zion Williamson’s status for play-in tournament revealed

The New Orleans Pelicans clinched at least a play-in tournament spot with their win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, but it does not sound like Zion Williamson will be able to help them in it. Williamson is not expected to return by the …

Zion Williamson holds a ball

Pelicans share update on Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans have finally shared a positive update on Zion Williamson’s health. The Pelicans on Wednesday announced that Williamson had his right hamstring strain re-evaluated and has been cleared to return to on-court activities. …

Zion Williamson smiling

Troubling report emerges about Zion Williamson’s health

It is starting to sound like the same old song and dance for Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Speaking this week on “The Hoop Collective,” Brian Windhorst of ESPN shared a troubling report about the health of the Pelicans …

Zion Williamson holds a ball

Pelicans share troubling Zion Williamson injury update

Zion Williamson has been sidelined for over a month with a hamstring injury, and the New Orleans Pelicans star will not be back on the court anytime soon. Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced on Sunday …

Devin Booker dribbling

Video: Devin Booker had funny stat-padding moment in win over Pelicans

You certainly cannot say that Devin Booker was unaware of the box score on Saturday night. The Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker went Super Saiyan on the New Orleans Pelicans, pouring in 58 points in a 118-114 win for Phoenix. Booker made 21 field …

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CJ McCollum agrees to contract extension with Pelicans

CJ McCollum has not played for the New Orleans Pelicans for very long, but he is clearly comfortable enough with his experience to extend his stay. McCollum agreed to a two-year, $64 million contract extension with the Pelicans, according to Adrian …

David Griffin looking on

Pelicans looking to trade 1 interesting player?

David Griffin may be working the phones again (and not necessarily on the Kevin Durant front). Christian Clark of NOLA.com reported on Tuesday that the New Orleans Pelicans have explored the possibility of trading guard Devonte’ Graham this …

Kevin Durant in street clothes

Report: 1 longshot team still pursuing Kevin Durant trade

One NBA team is doing a “never tell me the odds.” Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reported on Tuesday that the New Orleans Pelicans remain interested in trading for crabby Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. Winfield notes …

Zion Williamson smiling

Details revealed about Zion Williamson’s weight clause in new Pelicans contract

Though not nearly Kyler Murray-esque, Zion Williamson’s new contract with the New Orleans Pelicans is still unusually detailed. Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported Thursday on the specifics of a weight clause that …

LeBron James looking on

Pelicans take swipe at LeBron James, Russell Westbrook over Twitter

The usually mild-mannered New Orleans Pelicans are deciding on violence this week. The Pelicans threw shade at Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Russell Westbrook in a tweet Thursday. A Lakers fan clowned the Pelicans, who recently changed …

Kevin Durant looks up

Kevin Durant does not want to be traded to 1 notable NBA team?

For Kevin Durant, winning another championship may take precedence over crawfish and gumbo. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported this week that some rival executives believe that Durant does not want to be traded to New Orleans. This comes amid …

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Video: Little kid trash talks Zion Williamson at Pelicans star’s camp

Zion Williamson is riding high after he agreed to a massive contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans last week, but a young kid did his best to knock the former first overall pick down a peg on Thursday. Williamson is hosting a youth …

Zion Williamson smiling

Report: Zion Williamson’s max extension with Pelicans has interesting wrinkle

The New Orleans Pelicans just gave Zion Williamson a major bag, but they are also doing something to protect themselves. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported this week that Williamson’s new max extension from the Pelicans contains injury …

Kevin Durant in street clothes

Report: 1 surprise team hoping to recruit Kevin Durant

Virtually every NBA team will at least want to check in on Kevin Durant after the star demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Some teams will be willing to go further than others, however, and there may be some surprises in the mix. One of those …

Zion Williamson holds a ball

Pelicans make massive commitment to Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson has battled injuries and weight issues through his first three NBA seasons, but the New Orleans Pelicans are apparently not all that concerned. Williamson and the Pelicans are close to finalizing a five-year, $231 million extension, …

Zion Williamson smiling

Pelicans VP shares interesting comment on Zion Williamson contract extension

Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans has been in question for some time now, but it looks like the Pelicans want him in New Orleans long-term. In an appearance on “The Ryen Russillo Podcast” Thursday, Pelicans vice …

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