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Zion Williamson at a press conference

Did Pelicans drop ominous hint about Zion Williamson’s future with them?

The New Orleans Pelicans sent a notable message this week that many did not see as a coincidence. The team issued an email to their season ticket holders to promote renewal packages for the 2022-23 NBA season. In the email, the team name-dropped …

Zion Williamson shooting in practice

Pelicans showing more pessimism about Zion Williamson?

If you bought puts on Zion Williamson stock, you are probably making a killing right now. Speaking Thursday on “Get Up,” Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported that the New Orleans Pelicans coaching staff and players became aware a couple of …

CJ McCollum

CJ McCollum traded to Pelicans from Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have had one of the best backcourts in the NBA for nearly 10 years, but they are ready to break it up. CJ McCollum is on the verge of being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package that includes Josh Hart and draft …

Jose Alvarado with a headset on

Pelicans teammates had awesome gesture for rookie Jose Alvarado

Some of Jose Alvarado’s teammates really took care of him over the last week. Alvarado is a New York native, and his New Orleans Pelicans played in the boroughs over the last week. Alvarado had family nearby that wanted to watch him play. …

Zion Williamson at a press conference

Zion Williamson, Pelicans disconnected over rehab?

The three words to best describe Zion Williamson’s continued rehab process may very well be “Not great, Bob.” The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Jan. 5 that Williamson, who has not played all season due to a foot injury, would be …

Stan Van Gundy

Stan Van Gundy has animated defense of Zion Williamson on Twitter

Stan Van Gundy and Zion Williamson may have had their differences during Van Gundy’s brief tenure as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans. That doesn’t mean the former coach is going to pile on with Williamson at the center of numerous …

Ben Simmons with a shirt on

Ben Simmons could end up with fitting team?

Ben Simmons’ latest possible trade destination could be a very fitting one. Matt Moore of The Action Network reported this week that the New Orleans Pelicans have popped up on the radar for a potential Simmons trade. The fit would be an apt one …

Zion Williamson shooting in practice

Pelicans give troubling update about Zion Williamson’s foot injury

Zion Williamson has been working his way back from foot surgery, but it does not sound like the New Orleans Pelicans star is all that close to suiting up. The Pelicans announced on Thursday that Williamson recently experienced soreness in his …

Zion Williamson shooting in practice

Report: Pelicans have gone to great lengths to get Zion Williamson healthy

The New Orleans Pelicans need Zion Williamson to be healthy and in shape, and they are apparently moving mountains to try to make it happen. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Andrew Lopez report Friday that the Pelicans have gone to great lengths to …

Didi Louzada warming up

Pelicans player has unusual explanation for positive PED test

A New Orleans Pelicans player is offering an out-of-the-ordinary explanation after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Pelicans guard Didi Louzada drew a 25-game suspension from the NBA on Friday for a violation of the NBA/NBPA …

Zion Williamson shooting in practice

Zion Williamson nowhere close to returning?

Zion Williamson may be as close to a return as his 1-12 New Orleans Pelicans are to playoff contention right now. Shams Charania of The Athletic said this week on “The Pat McAfee Show” that the star forward Williamson is not close to a …

David Griffin

Report: David Griffin had heated run-in with former Pelicans coach

As if David Griffin wasn’t already under enough scrutiny, now he is the subject of a WWE-like storyline. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported this week that the New Orleans Pelicans executive had a heated run-in with former Pelicans …

Lonzo Ball warming up

Lonzo Ball has unflattering comment about former team

Lonzo Ball’s former teammates might not be too happy about a recent comment that he made. The Chicago Bulls released a video to YouTube this week giving a behind-the-scenes look of their start to the season. The video included a clip of Ball …

Zion Williamson shooting in practice

Has Zion Williamson’s weight become an issue again?

Zion Williamson will miss the start of the regular season due to an injury for the second time in his three years in the NBA, and that has once again led to concerns about the former first overall pick’s weight. Williamson is one of the bulkier …

Zion Williamson shooting in practice

Pelicans contradicting themselves about Zion Williamson’s health

Zion Williamson’s health is now officially a cause for concern, and the New Orleans Pelicans’ statements about it are complicating matters even further. Pelicans executive David Griffin announced Thursday that Williamson will miss the …

David Griffin

Report: Pelicans employees compared David Griffin to Jerry Krause

The New Orleans Pelicans made a big splash when they hired David Griffin to run their basketball operations department in 2019. Griffin is viewed as one of the better executives in the NBA after he built a championship team around LeBron James in …

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