Zion Williamson’s WORST Fear JUST Hit Him Once More… The New Orleans Pelicans woke up Tuesday to the kind of news that has defined their franchise far too often: Zion Williamson is injured again. The team announced that their star forward suffered a Grade 2 right hip adductor strain, ruling him out indefinitely and sending… Continue reading
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DeAndre Jordan Returns: The Pelicans Just Made a Veteran Power Move
DeAndre Jordan is heading to New Orleans on a one-year, $3.6 million deal and at first glance, it might not look like a blockbuster signing. But when you dig deeper, this move says a lot about where the Pelicans are mentally heading into this season. After years of relying purely on youth, injuries, and flashes… Continue reading
New Orleans Banks on Zion Williamson — A Franchise Reckoning 🎯
The New Orleans Pelicans just made a bold, intentional choice: instead of trading Zion Williamson for cap relief or draft picks, they doubled down. That decision speaks volumes—not only about their roster plan but about the franchise’s identity. 🌟 Why it matters: 🔍 Key implications: Bottom line: With Zion at the center, the Pelicans are… Continue reading
Wizards Go Big on Cap Space, Pelicans Bet on Youth in McCollum-Poole Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards just made a major backcourt shake-up — and the ripple effects could shape both teams’ futures. The Pelicans are trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 draft, per ESPN’s… Continue reading
🚨 Joe Dumars Returns to the Big Easy: Named Pelicans’ President of Basketball Ops
The New Orleans Pelicans are making major front-office moves — and they just landed a Hall of Fame name to lead the charge. According to ESPN, Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the Pelicans’ new President of Basketball Operations. Dumars, a Louisiana native and former NBA champion, will return to his roots as… Continue reading
📉 Pelicans Fire EVP David Griffin After Six Seasons
The New Orleans Pelicans are officially moving in a new direction. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the franchise has fired executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin after six seasons at the helm. Griffin, who joined the team in 2019, finishes with a record of 209-263, overseeing a stretch of ups and downs for… Continue reading
Mo Bamba Joins New Orleans Pelicans on 10-Day Contract
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding some serious size and potential to their roster. According to Greer Love, 7-footer Mo Bamba has agreed to a 10-day contract with the team, as first reported by ESPN. Bamba, known for his length, shot-blocking, and floor-spacing ability, spent this season with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he averaged… Continue reading
Dejounte Murray Suffers Season-Ending Torn Achilles in Pelicans’ Loss to Celtics
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources confirm. The injury occurred during the first quarter of Friday night’s 118-116 loss to the Boston Celtics. Murray’s Injury Details Murray drove into the lane and took a shot but fell to the court while chasing his miss. He immediately grabbed… Continue reading
New Orleans Pelicans News: Zion Suspended, Jones Out with Injury
The New Orleans Pelicans are navigating a challenging stretch, with key updates impacting their roster ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Herb Jones Injury UpdateForward Herb Jones is sidelined once again after sustaining a shoulder injury during Wednesday’s loss to Portland. Jones, who previously missed 18 games this season with a similar issue,… Continue reading
Zion Williamson Cleared to Play After Missing 27 Games: What It Means for the Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited return to the court Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being sidelined for 27 games with a left hamstring strain. This news brings a glimmer of hope to a struggling Pelicans team that has endured a rough start to the season. The… Continue reading
December Rookies of the Month: Yves Missi and Alex Sarr Shine Bright
The NBA’s Rookie of the Month honors for December have been awarded, and the performances of two rising stars have captured the league’s attention. In the Western Conference, the New Orleans Pelicans’ Yves Missi made history, while in the Eastern Conference, Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards delivered standout performances. Let’s break down their incredible… Continue reading
Dejounte Murray returns from 17-game absence, starts vs Raptors
One of the most exciting trades of the off-season was the Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans trade. In my opinion, With Zion and Ingram on the roster, although they lost Jonas Valanciunas, I believed that the Pelicans would be a top 5 team in the NBA. I think we can all agree that they have… Continue reading