The New Orleans Pelicans have spent years searching for a defensive anchor who can turn the paint into a place opponents would rather avoid. Yves Missi might finally provide the answer, though the expectations surrounding the young center have grown considerably since starring for Cameroon this summer. Zion Williamson has experienced the difference firsthand during […]
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Executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars made clear at media day that the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing culture and mindset over any specific win total as the team begins the Jamahl Mosley era. Specifically, the Hall of Famer said the head brass have yet to even discuss potential win total benchmarks for […]
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In a bit of a poker tell, Zion Williamson has always revealed a little more about himself when the conversation turns to music. The injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans star has referenced The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Curren$y and Jay-Z at different points throughout his career, often tying certain albums or songs to specific chapters in his […]
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Aday Mara was among the standout performers in the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. The 21-year-old center tallied 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three steals on 5-for-5 shooting from the field across 18 minutes. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams went so far as to say [...]
Technically, the New Orleans Pelicans opened the Jamahl Mosley era with a preseason win. Nothing except the lack of quit in the comeback win (116-110) should have made anyone comfortable. Well, maybe those Zion Williamson three-pointers should be a talking point, but the halftime score (67-52) against the Oklahoma City Thunder reserves received the most […]
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After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss. Stirtz led the shorthanded Thunder, playing without most of their starters and members of Daigneault’s rotation, with a team-high 15 points on […]
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Even though he didn't play in their preseason opener, OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is trending up after the team's bout against the Pelicans.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 13 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 116-110 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Pelicans trailed 67-52 at halftime but used a 38-point third quarter to cut the deficit to 93-90 entering the final period. New Orleans then completed […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their account in preseason on Tuesday with a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. For this contest, OKC held out most of their key players, including their big three in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, which opened up opportunities for their other guys to get some burn. One […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans visited the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center on Tuesday in the preseason, and Zion Williamson did not waste time in treating the crowd to a rim-rattling play. In their second possession, Williams received a pass from Herbert Jones at the top of the key. Seeing a huge gap in the […]
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Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed the growth he’s seen in rookie Aday Mara. Thunder rookie Mara is projected to shine defensively for Oklahoma City. It’s one of the biggest reasons he was selected 12th overall in this year’s draft. Before Mara’s Thunder […]
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his offseason improvement. Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA about Jalen Williams coming back. Now, he’s revealing how he continues to get better after winning MVP in back-to-back seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander has worked on his game on both […]
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The Lakers signed Ziaire Williams in the offseason – who is Bronny James’ former teammate at Sierra Canyon – and could prove an important part of the Lakers’ success this season. Williams spent the last two seasons of his NBA career Nets, after being drafted by the Pelicans (then immediately traded to the Grizzlies). Bronny […]
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The Chicago Bulls are building beyond top NBA Draft pick Caleb Wilson. The franchise and head coach Tiago Splitter added to their 2026-27 roster Monday. By bringing in former draft lottery selection Jordan Hawkins. The former New Orleans Pelicans first rounder agreed to a two-way contract Monday, with league insider Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype […]
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Jordan Hawkins didn’t have to wait long for another opportunity. The Bulls have agreed to a two-way deal with the former lottery pick, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. The Grizzlies waived Hawkins on Saturday after the sides mutually agreed to part ways. Memphis had acquired him from the Pelicans last month, but Hawkins was looking […]
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is eager to regain his star status in the 2026-27 NBA season after admitting during Media Day that he isn’t where he wants to be so far in his professional career. During a recent episode of Gil’s Arena, Nick Young offered advice on how the New Orleans Pelicans forward [...]
OKLAHOMA CITY — As head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, nearly half the roster will be unavailable. Thunder’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara will be available along with fellow rookies Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh, as will third-year guards Ajay Mitchell […]
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The New Orleans Pelicans have sold toughness, accountability, and defense as franchise pillars for most of Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson’s careers. Yet, despite having NBA All-Defense dynamo Herb Jones, those promises have too often given way to missed rotations, easy paint touches, and generally lackadaisical transition play. Hired to oversee a cultural reset […]
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Veteran forward Tobias Harris is considered questionable to play in the Spurs’ regular season opener on October 20 against Oklahoma City after sustaining a left calf strain in training camp, the team announced today, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (Twitter link). In addition to missing Sunday’s intrasquad scrimmage, Harris is expected to […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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...