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Zion Williamson is still sidelined for the New Orleans Pelicans as he’s suffering from a hamstring injury. Injuries have the story of Williamson’s career, and now rumors have started to float around on what his trade value could look like if the Pelicans decided to move on from him, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. “As […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are mired in a frustrating season, and the team is open to trade offers to rebuild. New Orleans is rumored to have every player available for a possible deal except three, per The Stein Line Substack account. Those three players expected to stay in the Big Easy are Herb Jones, Yves […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Pacers prediction and pick. The Indiana Pacers host the New Orleans Pelicans this Sunday, December 15, with both teams looking to improve their season standings. […]

Dyson Daniels has many reasons to be thankful to be a member of the Atlanta Hawks. While the situation in Atlanta is clearly more favorable for him than it was with the New Orleans Pelicans, Daniels also believes he escaped the grasp of a “curse” existing within the organization. “That organization’s cursed,” Daniels said, via […]

Losing teams such as the New Orleans Pelicans (5-21) are often sellers at the NBA trade deadline. Not all teams in the cellar become sellers, though. The Pelicans are instead looking to add talent, via ClutchPoins’ Brett Siegel. “Despite being 5-21 this season, the Pelicans are not expected to be major sellers at the trade deadline. […]

The 2024-25 season could not be going any further from how the New Orleans Pelicans envisioned it would go entering the season. Ravaged by injuries once again, which has been the story for the team over the past five years, they have fallen off a cliff, bringing the rear in the Western Conference as they […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are being left with few options as the season drags on. However, the definition of insanity is so well known that it’s cliche, but it applies to Willie Green’s draft lottery-bound Pelicans in late-game situations. New Orleans had the Sacramento Kings on the ropes but failed to pull out a win […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (5-20) are feeling the pain this season as Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram mostly watch loss from the sidelines. Practically everyone on the payroll has needed a few days to a few months off due to injury. Thankfully for head coach Willie Green, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, and Trey […]

The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans will meet for the first time this season after the Pelicans swept the season series in 2023-24. The Pelicans dominated the last ten meetings against the Kings, owning an 8-2 overall record and against the spread. It hasn’t been a good season for the Pelicans, as they sit […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have struggled mightily to open up the 2024-25 NBA season and recently got yet another injury blow when it was revealed that Brandon Ingram will miss extensive time with an ankle injury. New Orleans has already had by far the worst injury luck in the NBA this year and is still […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reportedly declined a $50 million per season extension offer in 2023, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The revelation, shared during Charania’s appearance on NBA Today with Malika Andrews, sheds light on the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Ingram’s future with the franchise. Charania emphasized the challenges the Pelicans face in navigating […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly receiving trade inquiries for CJ McCollum and Herb Jones amid ongoing speculation about Brandon Ingram’s future with the team. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, multiple teams have expressed interest in McCollum and Jones as the Pelicans navigate a challenging season. The Pelicans had high expectations entering the 2024-25 NBA […]

The NBA’s player acquisition markets are constantly shifting around new CBA parameters, the supply of talent, and the demand from contenders to add another All-Star piece. Only game-changing, globally marketable stars are truly worth a full max-level deal. That principle is why the market has settled on New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. Though eligible, Ingram […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are financially tied up after acquiring Dejounte Murray and extending Trey Murphy III during the offseason. Those moves have left the Pelicans $31 million below the luxury tax next season. That means for players like New Orleans forward Brandon Ingram, who is looking to sign an extension, the Pelicans might be […]

NBA contending tiers seem pretty clear-cut going into the last three weeks of 2024. The Boston Celtics (19-5) and Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) are running away from the Eastern Conference pack. The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-5) and Memphis Grizzlies (17-8) are on course for a Western Conference Finals clash. Everyone else is playing for the upset. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are playing for pride now that Brandon Ingram has joined Zion Williamson on the out indefinitely part of the injury report. Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III are too good to tank. Even with Herb Jones back in action, it’s hard to imagine the Pelicans (5-19) will make the […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is out “indefinitely” due to an ankle injury he sustained in New Orleans’ 119-109 loss Saturday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. “New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. Another significant injury blow to the Pelicans […]

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday night’s game at home against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder due to a lower-body injury. “Brandon Ingram (left ankle) will not return to tonight’s game,” the Pelicans announced via their official X (formerly Twitter) account. Ingram appeared to suffer […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to find small wins in a season all but lost due to injuries. Dejounte Murray (first game) and Trey Murphy III (training camp) hit the injury report early. CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram soon followed. Herb Jones just returned while Jose Alvarado (hamstring) and Jordan Hawkins (back) remain […]

The Pelicans host the Thunder on Saturday! The Thunder are among the best teams in the NBA and are playing well, leading into this matchup. The Pelicans have struggled but just broke a nine-game losing streak entering this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Pelicans prediction and pick. The Thunder […]

The Chicago Bulls improved to 10-13 on Thursday night with a 139-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs, marking their second consecutive victory. While Nikola Vucevic delivered an outstanding performance with 39 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal on 16-of-22 shooting, the night belonged to Ayo Dosunmu, whose triple-double added him to a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans snapped their nine-game losing streak with a 126-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The team was boosted by the return of Brandon Ingram, who had been sidelined for the previous five games due to calf soreness, and Herb Jones, who returned after missing 18 games with a shoulder sprain. […]

On Thursday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Phoenix Suns after recently completing a road trip. Brandon Ingram is listed as questionable for the contest, dealing with right plantaris tendonitis. He joins a slew of other Pelicans on the injury report. Here’s everything we know about Ingram’s status for the contest. *Watch NBA […]

Zion Williamson continues to battle hamstring issues. The New Orleans Pelicans star has not played since Nov. 6 due to a left hamstring strain, leaving his future with the organization very much in doubt due to the constant injury concerns surrounding the former All-Star. Still, the Pelicans have remained optimistic and believe Williamson will be […]

The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans have more than a few big questions to answer before the NBA Trade Deadline. Determining what to do with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson is a quagmire for the Pelicans front office. Dealing with both All-Stars after each made changes in representations will be a full-time job. Thankfully, rookie Yves […]

Saying the New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) are suffering through one of the most injury-ravaged, drama-filled seasons in professional sports might be an understatement. It’s gotten that bad in the Big Easy amid Zion Williamson’s agency change, Herb Jones’ recent shoulder injury, and Dejounte Murray’s broken hand on Opening Night. The list of injury reports, timeline […]

Change is coming to the New Orleans Pelicans. After Brandon Ingram moved to Klutch Sports, his fellow injured star, Zion Williamson, has also parted ways with his old agency, CAA (Creative Artists Agency), in favor of veteran agent Bill Duffy of WME. This move came just under two seasons after Williamson signed his five-year, $197-million […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ injury woes are lightening up. This leaves the team with decisions to make regarding the players that stepped up in the absence of guards CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray. And in the case of Elfrid Payton, the decision from the team on Tuesday was to waive the veteran guard, per ESPN’s […]

The 2024-25 season has not been kind to the New Orleans Pelicans in terms of injury woes. They’ve been short-handed all season as key players have missed time due to injuries, and it’s been a huge factor in their disappointing start to the season. But while some players have begun to trickle back into the […]

Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday recently joined Paul George on the “Podcast P” show. Known as one of the NBA’s premier perimeter defenders, Holiday reflected on his time with the 2018 New Orleans Pelicans during the discussion. The 6-foot-4 defensive specialist spent seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans before becoming an essential contributor […]

Jrue Holiday has established himself as one of the NBA’s toughest defenders. For the last four seasons, he’s been among the top vote-getters for the Defensive Player of the Year award, peaking at No. 6 last year. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that while on Podcast P with Paul George, Holiday’s advice for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans season is off to a terrible start, mostly due to the number of injuries they’ve had to deal with to their star players. With the season not going as planned and players on the shelf, the thought of trades has come up. One of the players that may have some value […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have edged out the Utah Jazz as the worst team in the Western Conference, holding a 4-17 record after two months of the regular season. While some of this losing involved bad play, a good chunk of it involved injuries to Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. For instance, Williamson […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the road to take on the Atlanta Hawks Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Hawks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Pelicans-Hawks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.   NBA Odds: Pelicans-Hawks Odds New […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in a freefall as of late, currently sitting at 4-16 ahead of Wednesday evening’s matchup in Manhattan against the New York Knicks. The Pelicans have dealt with a slew of injuries so far this season, including to point guard Dejounte Murray, whom the team acquired in the offseason and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-15) are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies (12-7) on Friday night without forward Brandon Ingram, who remains sidelined due to right calf soreness. This marks Ingram’s third consecutive missed game as he continues to recover. His last appearance came during the Pelicans’ NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing disaster to close out the 2024 calendar year’s schedule. Zion Williamson and Willie Green are starting to feel the heat from the Smoothie King Center’s booing fans and a couple of players might have added field to that fire. Veterans CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray delivered apologetic must-win, cannot-lose […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got embarrassed in Dejounte Murray’s return versus the Toronto Raptors, leading to a cascade of boos from the Smoothie King Center fans. The most loyal among the Big Easy basketball community have been needing something to celebrate ever since Jrue Holiday hovered over a floored Portland Trail Blazers player in the […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Friday and we take a look at a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The upcoming matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday […]