New Orleans Pelicans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / Action Network / 11 minutes ago

NBA best bets and odds: 7 expert picks for Wednesday’s playoff games 4/24

Action Network staff experts offer NBA best bets and odds on Wednesday, including seven expert picks for Wednesday's playoff games on April 24.

Heat react strongly to claims they put 'code red' on Jayson Tatum

Heat aim to keep Jayson Tatum, Celtics in check in Game 2

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NBA News / Action Network / 26 minutes ago

Pelicans vs. Thunder: Game 2 prediction, odds, pick for Wednesday 4/24

Chris Baker of the Action Network breaks down his Pelicans vs. Thunder Game 2 predictions and picks in his NBA Playoffs betting preview for Wednesday, April 24.

Thunder leaning into depth vs. Pelicans in Game 2

Pelicans' Zion Williamson provides major update on hamstring injury

Chet Holmgren joins elite company in playoff debut

Brandon Ingram News / ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Thunder’s Lu Dort gives lowdown on guarding Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram

The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder have been credited for building out deep rosters capable of weathering storms. Both small-market franchises have the feeling of young, upstart contenders after a tense Game 1 battle in the NBA Playoffs, Oklahoma City narrowly escaping with a victory.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / 7 hours ago

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Trae Young To Pelicans, CJ McCollum To Hawks

One NBA writer has proposed that the Atlanta Hawks trade Trae Young to the New Orleans Pelicans for CJ McCollum. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report thinks Young can help the Pelicans become a contender. “If dropped into McCollum’s place, Young would give New Orleans more off-the-dribble pep and a huge step forward in passing,” Buckley wrote.

Larry Nance Jr. News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

Pelicans’ Larry Nance Jr. bringing NFL Draft energy to NBA Playoffs

There will be a lot of scouting tape getting watched this weekend in the Crescent City. Whether a fan or a front office employee, there is plenty of film to comb over this April.

Brandon Ingram News / Hoops Wire / 3 hours ago

Proposed Trade Sees Heat Acquire Brandon Ingram From Pelicans

One NBA writer proposed that the Miami Heat acquire Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans this summer. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report likes Ingram’s fit on the Heat. “When scanning the list of potential South Beach targets, New Orleans Pelicans swingman Brandon Ingram comes to mind,” Buckley wrote.

Zion Williamson News / Last Word On Sports / 4 hours ago

Status Update for New Orleans Pelicans Star Revealed

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been out of action since leaving the team’s Play-In loss to the Los Angeles Lakers early due to a hamstring injury.

Zion Williamson News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Pelicans' Zion Williamson says return vs. Thunder 'realistic'

Sounding more than just optimistic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Tuesday that it is "realistic" he can return from a left hamstring injury and join his team in the playoffs.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Zion Williamson provides major update on injury

Pelicans' Zion Williamson provides major update on hamstring injury

Williamson played a career-high 70 games for the Pelicans during the regular season and was poised to make his playoff debut this year.

Heat's postseason chances suffer huge blow with latest Jimmy Butler news

Bulls make changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

Retired NFL legend points out his striking resemblance to Knicks big man

Insider has update on Darvin Ham's future as Lakers HC

Panic! in the NBA playoffs

Trey Murphy News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III hearing All-Star hype after Game 1 breakout

The New Orleans Pelicans are not looking for moral victories following a Game 1 road loss to open an NBA Playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Zion Williamson News / Hoops Rumors / 40 minutes ago

A postseason return is 'absolutely realistic' for Williamson

A postseason return is 'absolutely realistic' for Zion Williamson

Williamson added that he has to “pass certain tests” in order to ramp up his basketball activity.

Thunder hold on for Game 1 victory over Pelicans

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Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / 1 hour ago

Zion Williamson: Return To Pelicans In Playoffs ‘Absolutely Realistic’

The New Orleans Pelicans are attempting to march forward in the NBA playoffs without Zion Williamson, and they gave it a fairly good go in their Game 1 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / 17 hours ago

New Orleans Pelicans: Brandon Ingram’s Serious Message After Game 1 Loss Should Scare Oklahoma City Thunder

Even without Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans still put up a good fight against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their loss, however, prompted All-Star forward Brandon Ingram to issue a serious challenge for challenge for Game 2.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / 17 hours ago

Bill Simmons Wants This New Orleans Pelicans Star on Team USA, And It’s Not Zion Williamson

Without a doubt, Zion Williamson is the best player on the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup this season. But if The Ringers’ Bill Simmons had his way, Trey Murphy III will be chosen for Team USA and not his All-Star teammate.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Pelicans not deflated by lack of free throws in Game 1 vs. Thunder

The New Orleans Pelicans (115.1) and Oklahoma City Thunder (120.1) were both averaging above 115 points during the NBA’s regular season. Neither hit 95 points in Game 1 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Pelicans say no adjustments needed after Game 1 loss vs. Thunder

The eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans (0-1) had the top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) on the ropes in Game 1 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Look of the Day for 4/22: Sixers to lean on Kyle Lowry

Jonas Valanciunas crushed his rebounds prop on Friday night to cash our final Look of the Day last week, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week.

Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey Questionable vs. Knicks

76ers HC Nick Nurse sounds finished with at least one starter

76ers vs. Knicks: Game 2 prediction, odds, pick for Monday 4/22

Zion Williamson News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Pelicans fans pray for Zion Williamson’s return after major Thunder scare

It hasn’t been the best two-week stretch for the New Orleans Pelicans. They once were in position to finish the season with the fifth seed in the Western Conference, but a horrid string of games ended up having them finish with the eight-seed.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago