ESPN Analysts Name New Orleans Pelicans Among Most Intriguing Teams in NBA
We are about one month away from the New Orleans Pelicans hosting Media Day, which marks the unofficial start of the season. Expectations are high for the Pelicans after winning 49 games last season and acquiring Dejounte Murray this summer from the Atlanta Hawks.
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Brandon Ingram News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
3 Teams Who Should Trade for New Orleans Pelicans Brandon Ingram
With the 2024-25 NBA regular season just about six weeks away, the New Orleans Pelicans have a few major questions to answer. Arguably the biggest is, what is going to happen with Brandon Ingram?
New Orleans Pelicans News/ FirstSportz / August 30
Carmelo Anthony can’t wait for Zion Williamson’s ‘revenge story’ after weight loss transformation
Since joining the NBA, Zion Williamson’s fitness has been a concern throughout his career, but fans were treated to a shock, as a recent photo from a basketball camp showed him in a well-reduced shape.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ ClutchPoints / August 30
Jordan Zion 3 releasing in new ‘Galaxy’ edition
After appearing in just 29 regular season games last season, New Orleans Pelicans franchise starZion Williamsonis due for his breakout season in the NBA.
Zion Williamson News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
New Orleans Pelicans Star Going International With Jordan Brand Campaign
Zion Williamson is already a star in this league, but the New Orleans Pelicans forward has dreams of being an international phenomenon. Being a Jordan Brand athlete gives him recognition under the mighty weight of Michael Jordan's global name status.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
New Orleans Pelicans Linked to Intriguing Young Player To Fill Center Void
As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare for their first unofficial training camp, there are a few clear needs remaining on the roster. The most pressing is at the center spot.
Myles Turner News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
Should the New Orleans Pelicans Pursue Myles Turner in a Trade?
Coming into the season, the New Orleans Pelicans appear like they have a glaring issue at the center position. This offseason, the Pelicans did a lot of good things.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 30
New Orleans Pelicans Are Seen as a Fake NBA Title Contender
Coming into the 2024-25 season, there is a lot of speculation about how good the New Orleans Pelicans can be after a busy offseason. Last year, the Pelicans were able to advance in the play-in games and won the right to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ ClutchPoints / August 29
What Pelicans can learn from players-only training camp
The New Orleans Pelicans held their first players-only training camp since acquiring star guard Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. It was just NBPA President CJ McCollum and the crew out in California.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 29
New Orleans Pelicans Young Guard Among Top Possible Breakout Players
The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a lot of star power on their roster heading into the 2024-25 NBA season. While that could change if the team decided to make a move involving star forward Brandon Ingram, it seems likely that he will be with the team when the regular season gets underway.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 29
New Orleans Pelicans Took Major Step Back in This One Area During NBA Offseason
The 2024 NBA offseason was an eventful one for the New Orleans Pelicans. After being bounced in the first round of the postseason again, they made a splash to get over the hump in a loaded Western Conference.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 29
New Orleans Pelicans Star Guard Seen as Someone Who Should Come Off Bench
When the New Orleans Pelicans made an aggressive move to land Dejounte Murray in a blockbuster deal this summer, that completely changed the outlook of this roster.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ Hardwood Heroics / August 29
New Orleans Pelicans News: Carmelo Anthony Gets 100% Honest on Zion Williamson’s Big Weight Loss
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson recently went viral for photos of him looking remarkably slimmer than before, drawing reactions from the basketball community.
Zion Williamson News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 28
Former NBA Superstar Urges Caution About Pelicans' Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson is entering a pivotal season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Throughout his first four NBA seasons, he has been unable to live up to the hype that came with him into the league.
Trey Murphy News/ The Bird Writes / August 28
Pelicans forward Trey Murphy excels as an outside shooter while protecting basketball
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy has a well-earned reputation as an elite shooter. That comes when you’ve made 442 three-pointers in 198 games and knocked down at least five triples in 21 different contests.
Brandon Ingram News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 28
4 Reasons a Trade is Best for New Orleans Pelicans and Brandon Ingram
There is one major question mark looming over the New Orleans Pelicans with just over a month until the 2024-25 regular season gets underway; what will happen with Brandon Ingram?
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 28
Hall of Fame Prediction For Former New Orleans Pelicans Guard Causes Uproar
The NBA offseason is a fun time for predictions, comparisons, and analysis ahead of the upcoming year. One analytical deep-dive involving former New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday has social media in an uproar.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 28
NBA Insider Gives Candid Thoughts On Potential Outcome for Pelicans This Season
The NBA regular season starts in about two months for the New Orleans Pelicans, and the team has reasons for optimism. New Orleans made the playoffs last season for the second time in three years, having to win a do-or-die Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings without star forward Zion Williamson.
Trey Murphy News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 27
New Orleans Pelicans Forward's Recall Ability Impresses NBA Star
It's no secret athletes create narratives and slights as motivation to gain a competitive advantage. New Orleans Pelicans rising star Trey Murphy III uses his No.
Zion Williamson News/ New Orleans Pelicans on SI / August 27
New Orleans Pelicans Star High on List of Best Forwards in the NBA
Few players have garnered as much hype surrounding them as New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has. From high school to Duke, and finally being drafted No.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ Hoops Rumors / August 26
Pelicans to re-sign forward on one-year deal
New Orleans claimedhim off waivers last October, inheriting the two-way contract he signed with Minnesota shortly before the start of training camp.
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New Orleans Pelicans News/ Last Word On Sports / August 23
New Orleans Pelicans Waive Sharpshooting Forward
After signing him to a standard contract last season, the New Orleans Pelicans have waived small forward Matt Ryan. The 27-year-old spent the entirety of last season in the Pelicans’ organization.
Javonte Green News/ Hoops Wire / August 23
Pelicans Officially Sign Javonte Green
The New Orleans Pelicans have officially signed forward Javonte Green, according to the NBA transactions log. Green, 31, is 6-foot-4 and has spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls, appearing in nine games last season after signing some 10-day deals.
Brandon Ingram News/ Hoops Wire / August 23
Pelicans To Gather For Voluntary Minicamp Amid Brandon Ingram Trade Rumors
It’s never too early to get a jump on next season. Or in the case of the New Orleans Pelicans, a jump on training camp. Per Will Guillory of The Athletic, the Pelicans are getting together next week in California for a pre-camp training camp of sorts.
New Orleans Pelicans News/ Yardbarker / August 17
The Pelicans still have a big hole at center
It's been seven weeks since Jonas Valanciunas signed with the Wizards, and the New Orleans Pelicans still haven't replaced him. They're running out of time and options.
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