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Insider Names Potential Candidate For Pelicans Coaching Job

This season has been a nonstop disaster for the New Orleans Pelicans, who currently sit as the worst team in the Western Conference with a nightmarish 2-11 record. As a result, they recently fired head coach Willie Green. That means the team is hard at work finding a new man to lead them, and...

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

New Orleans Pelicans Media Day

Zion Williamson Turns Heads With Major Physique Change

Once again, a lot is on the line for the New Orleans Pelicans in the new season. And, once again, everyone is hoping that Zion Williamson is healthy and prepared for every game. 2025-26 hasn't started yet, but Williamson is already turning heads. Images of a slimmed-down and fit Williamson ar...

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards

Jordan Poole Gets Honest About Playing With Former Warriors Teammate

Jordan Poole is about to begin his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, and he is hoping a blast from his past will help the team succeed. Poole will link up with Kevon Looney, who is also about to start his first campaign with the Pels. It's been a few seasons since Poole played with...

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

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New Orleans Pelicans v Denver Nuggets

NBA Insider Reveals Encouraging Update About Zion Williamson

They have heard it before, but New Orleans Pelicans fans are being told that the new season could be a great and healthy one for Zion Williamson. The latest reports from inside the team suggest that Williamson is not only getting healthy for the new year but also preparing to be a leader. Mar...

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets

Hawks Trade Named 'Most Lopsided' In Offseason

The NBA offseason is nearly over, and there have been a few wild and unexpected moments throughout. There have also been some lopsided trades that no one saw coming. According to Dan Favale of Bleacher Report, one lopsided deal was bigger than the others. He wrote about the Atlanta Hawks rece...

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago

New Orleans Pelicans v Phoenix Suns

Zion Williamson Could Make Major Career Decision

It seems that New Orleans Pelicans fans have high hopes at the start of every NBA season. And, sadly, it seems that those hopes are almost always quickly dashed. Once again, they are expecting the best from the Pelicans and Zion Williamson in 2025-26. Will this be the season when things actua...

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago

Houston Rockets v New Orleans Pelicans

Dejounte Murray Shows Off Insane Bounce Amid Injury Recovery

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago Is Dejounte Murray finally healthy and ready to truly help the New Orleans Pelicans? Sadly, his first season with the Pelicans wasn't what he expected, and the team suffered because of it. But he could be back in perfect shape when 2025-26 kicks off. A video shared by Will Guillory on X showe...

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets

Kevon Looney Has Decided On His Jersey Number With Pelicans

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Kevon Looney just signed a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and is ready to get started helping that team return to prominence in the Western Conference. Looney has made his choice about a team, and now he has also made a decision about his jersey. According to Etienne Catalan, Looney w...

Pelicans Hire Former Suns Assistant To Coaching Staff

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago The New Orleans Pelicans are attempting to pivot and head in a new direction after an awful season. Part of their plan is to improve their coaching staff. According to Pete Thamel, the Pelicans have hired Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach/head of player development. Hopkins spent last season...

New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets

Pelicans Receive Unflattering Grade For Offseason Moves

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago The New Orleans Pelicans just had one of their worst seasons ever, but is next year going to somehow be even more painful? Writing for ESPN, Kevin Pelton dug into some of the most unfortunate offseason moves by teams. He had nothing but bad things to say about the Pelicans and the adjustments...

New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets

Dejounte Murray Is Trending In The Right Direction With Injury Recovery

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Dejounte Murray had big plans for his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, but it didn't pan out as expected. Because of injuries, Murray only played in 31 games and didn't suit up after the end of January. Murray has been hard at work recovering from a torn Achilles, and he seems to b...

New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets

Pelicans Reveal Injury Update On Big Man Prospect

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Some fans are starting to believe the New Orleans Pelicans are cursed. On Friday, the team announced that incoming rookie Derik Queen underwent a successful surgery after suffering a left wrist injury. Queen received the injury during a Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers. T...

Pelicans Get Bad News On 2025 Draft Pick

Yagya Bhargava • 11 months ago The New Orleans Pelicans made waves during the 2025 NBA Draft by trading up to the No. 13 overall pick to select Derik Queen. The deal with the Atlanta Hawks required giving up an unprotected 2026 first-round pick, a move that raised eyebrows across the league. However, it made clear that the...

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: Sports writer Bill Simmons speaks at the 2010 New Yorker Festival at DGA Theater on October 2, 2010 in New York City.

NBA Draft Trade Left Bill Simmons Speechless

Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago The New Orleans Pelicans made one of the shocking moves of the NBA Draft. They traded away their future first-round pick so they could move up ten spots and take Maryland star Derik Queen at No. 13. That's why Bill Simmons couldn't grasp their logic. Following the draft, he claimed that it wa...

New Orleans Pelicans v Houston Rockets

Dejounte Murray Has Emotional Admission About His First Year With Pelicans

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Dejounte Murray's first season with the New Orleans Pelicans did not go as planned, and he isn't making that a secret. He only appeared in 31 games because of injuries and faced a number of personal issues. In a new interview, he opened up about how hard it was. "It was a situation where like...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena on February 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Details Emerge About Pelicans' Asking Price For Trey Murphy

Yagya Bhargava • 1 year ago The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads as newly appointed EVP Joe Dumars begins reshaping the franchise's future. While the team continues searching for its cornerstone player, rival executives across the league have already identified a potential target they believe could c...

New Orleans Pelicans v Brooklyn Nets

Pelicans Predicted To Make Surprising Move With Bruce Brown

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago After a nightmarish 2024-25 season, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to make a major pivot. They want to put the last season behind them and move forward, which will likely require some roster adjustments. According to Evan Sidery, the Pelicans are "expected" to look at a sign-and-trade d...

New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors

Former Player Shuts Down Trade Rumors About Pelicans Star

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The New Orleans Pelicans just had a season they'd like to forget forever. They are definitely ready to move on, but what does that look like? Speaking on "Run It Back," Antonio Daniels said Pelicans fans should expect to see more of Zion Williamson. According to Daniels, there is a reason Wil...

Rob Parker Believes Pelicans Should Move On From Star

Yagya Bhargava • 1 year ago The New Orleans Pelicans' season became more about reflection than results. With playoff hopes fading early, the Pelicans had a rare opportunity to step back and assess their situation without the pressure of contention. Trade rumors continued to circulate, particularly regarding Zion William...

New Orleans Pelicans v Indiana Pacers

Stats Show How Impressive Elfrid Payton Has Been For Pelicans This Season

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Elfrid Payton has been all over the NBA during his eight-year career, but right now he is playing for the New Orleans Pelicans and doing some impressive things. He might not be scoring a ton of points every night, but his assist game is off the charts. According to StatMuse, Payton has record...

New Orleans Pelicans v Phoenix Suns

Stephen A. Smith Uses One Word To Describe Zion Williamson

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago On Monday, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that the season was over for Zion Williamson, who will sit out the rest of 2024-25 due to a back problem. Although many suspect Williamson is actually out because the Pelicans have no chance of reaching the playoffs, the undeniable truth is that h...

New Orleans Pelicans v Phoenix Suns

Several Teams Are Expected To Make A Run At Zion Williamson This Summer

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago When he was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, Zion Williamson was seen as the future of the franchise and a player who could lead the team to new heights. This summer, he could be seen as a trade asset. According to Tim MacMahon, per Legion Hoops, several teams are expected to "mak...

New Orleans Pelicans v Denver Nuggets

Zion Williamson Shows Off New Tattoo

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago For the last few years, there have been many stories about Zion Williamson's body and physical conditioning. Those stories will continue, especially with his latest move. inkednba, via Courtside Buzz on X, showcased the latest tattoo for Williamson, which is now firmly planted on his stomach....

New Orleans Pelicans v Denver Nuggets

Zion Williamson Has Made A Big Physique Change

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans is listed as weighing 284 pounds by the NBA, but apparently, he has been cutting calories and shedding weight lately. According to Michael C. Wright, per Legion Hoops, Williamson is now just 264 pounds, which is his lightest weight since being draft...

DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 05: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans plays the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the fourth quarter February 05, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

Zion Williamson Made NBA History On Friday

Matthew Peralta • 1 year ago The 2024-25 NBA season will be a lost year for the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit last in the Western Conference with a 13-43 record. The Pelicans weren't projected to be this bad heading into the regular season as they made a blockbuster deal to acquire Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks....

Pelicans Veteran Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

Robert Marvi • 1 year ago Many people expected the New Orleans Pelicans to take a step forward and possibly win 50 games this season, but instead, they have suffered through a nightmare season. Virtually all of their key players have dealt with injuries this season, including guard Dejounte Murray, who recently tore h...

Pelicans GM Says 1 Veteran Will Likely Be Shut Down For The Rest Of Season

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago It is hard to sum up just how bad the season has been for the New Orleans Pelicans. It's not lack of talent that is holding them back, but lack of good luck because they have had many injuries that have completely destroyed their roster. On Tuesday morning, executive vice president David Grif...

Atlanta Hawks v New Orleans Pelicans

Insider Names 'Team To Watch' For Brandon Ingram

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago After six seasons, Brandon Ingram's time with the New Orleans Pelicans may be coming to an end. Ingram has been the subject of many trade rumors for months, but it's all coming to a head and he could be leaving the Pelicans by next week. According to Brian Windhorst, the Atlanta Hawks are a "...

Stephen A. Smith Says Pelicans Star Wants To Leave The Team

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson continue to make the news for all the wrong reasons. The former No. 1 pick was recently suspended for breaking the team's rules before the game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Considering how badly the team has fared and how much they needed him on the...

New Orleans Pelicans v Brooklyn Nets

Shannon Sharpe Calls Out Zion Williamson

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago This year was supposed to be Zion Williamson's big comeback season, and fans expected him to remain healthy and for the Pelicans to thrive. Instead, Williamson has only played in eight games and the Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the league. There are many reasons for New Orleans' pro...

New Orleans Pelicans v Portland Trail Blazers

Details Emerge About Why Zion Williamson Was Suspended

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago On Friday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that they were suspending Zion Williamson for a single game after he violated team policies. It was later revealed that Williamson showed up late for the team's flight to Philadelphia, and he was forced to sit on the sidelines as his tea...

New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors

Zion Williamson Reacts To Suspension By Pelicans

Yagya Bhargava • 1 year ago The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson for its game against the Philadelphia 76ers, following his late arrival for the team's flight. The one-game suspension by the Pelicans stems from what the team termed a "violation of team policies." Reports have emerged that this wasn't...

Miami Heat v New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans Named As A Potential Facilitator In Jimmy Butler Trade

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Jimmy Butler saga continues for the Miami Heat, as that team looks to find a suitable trade partner to take the six-time All-Star. We don't know where Butler will land, but we are now hearing of a team that may work as a facilitator for the trade. According to Evan Sidery, the New Orleans...