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Zion Williamson, Pelicans Appear Poised For Big Rise In The West

There’s reason for genuine optimism in the bayou. The New Orleans Pelicans are not only getting healthier, they’re playing their best basketball of the season, with Zion Williamson looking more and ...
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Is Letting Jonas Valanciunas Walk Best for Both JV and the Pelicans?

NEW ORLEANS – New reporting suggests the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t looking to re-sign free agent big man Jonas Valanciunas. This season, the veteran center was a point of contention, excelling as a ...
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Fears Scores 22, Not Enough As Pelicans Finish 0-5 in Vegas

The New Orleans Pelicans wrapped up Summer League play with another loss, falling 113-104 to the Indiana Pacers and cementing their place in the record books—for the wrong reason. The defeat marked ...
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Pelicans Open Preseason With 105-122 Loss To Magic

NEW ORLEANS – It’s only the preseason, but the Orlando Magic continued their dominance of the New Orleans Pelicans, beating the Pels by 17 in the preseason opener for both teams. The Magic outscored ...
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Pelicans Visit Milwaukee for Rematch with Playoff-Bound Bucks

With just three games left in a grueling and injury-riddled season, the New Orleans Pelicans head to Milwaukee to face a Bucks team surging towards the playoffs. New Orleans, losers of four straight, ...
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Pelicans Make Big Moves and Face Bigger Questions

Tuesday was anything but quiet for the New Orleans Pelicans. In the span of a few hours, the franchise made a bold trade with the Indiana Pacers, securing a second first-round pick in this year’s NBA ...
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Joe Dumars Adds Former Pistons GM to Pelicans Front Office

In a move that signals an ongoing restructuring within the New Orleans Pelicans organization, the team has hired former Detroit Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver as their new Senior Vice President ...
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Pelicans suffer third straight blowout loss, limp home 2-3

The New Orleans Pelicans entered this season with everyone from the front office to the 12th man talking about the depth of their current roster. Some called it the most talented team in franchise ...
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Dyson Daniels displaying impressive growth after rough season start

Dyson Daniels is in the process of making that proverbial leap during his second NBA season. Most have yet to acknowledge it — but not teammates and coaches. Following the loss to the Houston Rockets ...
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Pelicans Fire David Griffin: A New Era Begins in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans finished the 2024–25 season with a dismal 21–61 record, the second-worst in franchise history. The team struggled through injuries, inconsistency, and an apparent lack of ...
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Tyson Could Be Late-First-Round Knockout For Pelicans

New Orleans’ offseason plans should include more offensive juice on the wing. Outside of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, all of the Pelicans’ wings are best served as complementary pieces. Cal’s ...
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The Zion Dilemma: Undeniable Talent and Incredible Risk

Since entering the league in 2019 as the No. 1 overall pick, Zion Williamson has carried sky-high expectations. In the aftermath of the Anthony Davis saga, the New Orleans Pelicans and their fans ...