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Guard Melvin Council Jr., who tentatively agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans in June after he didn’t hear his name called during the draft, was granted a preliminary injunction to play a fifth college season and will “immediately” begin practicing with Kansas, head coach Bill Self said in a statement from the […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are hinting that Kevon Looney will be in the rotation, but last season’s production should change their tune.
Pelicans Bennedict Mathurin sounds pretty happy to be somewhere he feels wanted. Mathurin joined the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract after finishing last season with the Clippers, and he made his feelings fairly clear when discussing his new home. “It’s great to be where a team really wants me,” Mathurin told Fox 8 […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The expected has become reality with Jordan Hawkins and the Grizzlies. Memphis announced that it has waived Hawkins, the former lottery pick acquired from the Pelicans in a trade last month. ESPN previously reported that the sides had mutually agreed to part ways, allowing Hawkins to seek another opportunity. Now we’ll find out where that opportunity […] The post Grizzlies officially waive Jordan Hawkins appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Memphis Grizzlies have made another notable roster decision ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. They just waived Jordan Hawkins one month after acquiring the former lottery pick from the New Orleans Pelicans. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Memphis and Hawkins mutually agreed to part ways. Thgis allows the 24-year-old guard to explore the open […] The post Grizzlies waive 2023 lottery pick 1 month after trading for him appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Memphis Grizzlies are parting ways with Jordan Hawkins, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision was made mutually, as Hawkins will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere once he becomes a free agent. https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2106193470293475672?s=20 Jordan Hawkins leaves Grizzlies after Pelicans trade The New Orleans Pelicans traded Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies in a four-player deal last month. The 14th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Hawkins averaged 5.1 points...
Micah Nori reportedly believes starting Ja Morant and Damian Lillard together doesn’t make sense because of Portland’s defensive concerns.
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori does not currently see a starting lineup featuring Ja Morant and Damian Lillard as a sensible option, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Quick reported that Nori believes pairing Morant and Lillard in the starting lineup would create significant defensive concerns because both guards are undersized and […] The post Micah Nori doesn’t see Ja Morant and Damian Lillard starting together appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As Zion Williamson eyes a resurgence this season, Nick Young reveals how the Pelicans' forward can regain his All-Star status.
The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances. Jalen Duren's Holdout, Training Camp Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/ThOGVmQUUT — ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season appeared first on...
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray believes that health is wealth for the roster. (via New Orleans Pelicans): “Everybody’s healthy. There’s been a knock in New Orleans: health’s been the problem. Health is wealth for all of us here. In real life, obviously we play a sport, so you gotta be healthy to be able […] The post Dejounte Murray: “Everybody’s healthy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract. The Pelicans added a two-way weapon in Mathurin. He has steadily improved since arriving in the NBA as the No. 6 pick […] The post Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Zion Williamson showed up for another Pelicans training camp looking leaner, talking about his offseason work and hoping this season will finally be different. Yes, we’ve heard some version of this before. Williamson seems to understand that better than anyone. “I’m not where I want to be,” Williamson said at media day. “I’m just not […] The post Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future. Going into this campaign, expectations couldn’t be lower for what is very much still a young, rebuilding team. Even so, […]
Zion Williamson is arguably one of the most decorated players in the amateur ranks. He grew up with so much hype following his viral high school videos. He joined the Duke Blue Devils as a one-and-done college player, but his popularity did not go down. He was eventually selected No. 1 overall by the New [...]
San Antonio wasn’t the only team with interest in veteran forward Tobias Harris this offseason, but of his potential suitors, the Spurs were the one he considered the best bet to help him achieve his top remaining goal as a player. “I have one goal that I would love to accomplish through the rest of […]
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is entering the new season in game-ready shape and at a lighter weight than usual for his career. According to Will Guillory of The Athletic , Williamson's performance coach, Kris Chrisp, who specializes in wellness and recovery, revealed that the Pelicans star reported to training camp at 271 pounds after being listed at 284 pounds for much of his career. At the start of the 2025-26 season, people close to Williamson reportedly reached out to Chrisp t...
Jordan Poole is talking about where he came from and whom he looked up to. Four-time champion Stephen Curry has committed to remaining with the Golden State Warriors by agreeing to a two-year, $116 million contract extension. Meanwhile, Poole was asked about Steph Curry signing his contract extension at his New Orleans Pelicans media day […] The post Jordan Poole tips his hat to Steph Curry’s extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn’t work, they may finally have to change something else. Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and replaced him with Sean Sweeney, hoping the highly regarded former Mavericks and Spurs assistant can get more from a roster built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Zion Williamson admitted he is still not where he wants to be in his NBA career while detailing his offseason work, shooting development and the greater leadership role he expects to take on with the New Orleans Pelicans. Speaking during Pelicans media day on Monday, September 28, Williamson was asked where he believes he currently […] The post Zion Williamson: ‘I’m not where I want to be’ in my career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Zion Williamson sounds frustrated with his NBA career after his latest remarks during the Pelicans' Media Day press conference.
Zion Williamson entered the NBA as one of the most hyped-up prospects in history. He looked like a physical freak of nature back during his time in Duke, as he possessed incredible leaping ability and was unstoppable going to the rim due to his grown-man strength. The New Orleans Pelicans fell in love with him […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson says quiet part out loud about his NBA career trajectory appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Zion Williamson was candid enough to acknowledge that he is not currently where he wants to be in his NBA career. In the New Orleans Pelicans' Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, Williamson offered a simple and honest assessment of the current stage of his career. "I'm not where I want to be," Williamson told reporters when asked how he feels about his ongoing playing years. "I'm just not where I need to be. I'm not where I need to be. Not where I want to be." https://x.com/PelsFilmRoom/sta...
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jordan Hawkins looked back at his time with the New Orleans Pelicans during 2026 Media Day (shot 34.8% from three in 174 games played). (via Memphis Grizzlies): “I was talking to my college coach (Dan Hurley) the other day actually and he was just telling me like, ‘Going into New Orleans, […] The post Jordan Hawkins: I didn’t take full advantage of my opportunity in New Orleans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New Orleans Pelicans come into the 2026-27 season looking to get back into the playoff picture in the Western Conference. And much of the Pelicans’ potential success hinges on the availability of star forward Zion Williamson. Williamson has had unfortunate injury luck throughout his career, but this summer, he was tasked with a few […] The post Zion Williamson weight watch is on after completing Joe Dumars’ ‘impeccable’ challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints .