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Zion Williamson still weeks away from season debut, as foot injury recovery continues

Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at...

As he continues rehabbing his foot injury, New Orleans Pelicans’ All-Star forward Zion Williamson is out for another 2-3 weeks after head coach Willie Green told reporters that he’s progressing in his recovery. His NOLA teammates (1-6) need him back sooner rather than later. Continue reading “Zion Williamson still weeks away from season debut, as foot injury recovery continues”

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Time ticking: Stan Van Gundy has work to do, as Pelicans players unhappy

Stan Van Gundy of the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at American Airlines Center on February 12, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User...

The Stan Van Gundy era in New Orleans has endured an underwhelming start this season, with some reported tension between the veteran head coach and his players – merely seven months after agreeing a four-year deal to succeed Alvin Gentry. How long will things continue like this? Continue reading “Time ticking: Stan Van Gundy has work to do, as Pelicans players unhappy”

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Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets – Who continues their momentum?

Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 29, 2021 at the Smoothie King...

Brandon Ingram had 28 points, Zion Williamson impressed with 21 on 13 shots alongside a career-high seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks (11-7) had their two-game winning run snapped emphatically away from home overnight. Can they sustain that level of efficiency against a well-rested Houston Rockets (8-9) team in the second of their back-to-back slate? Continue reading “Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Houston Rockets – Who continues their momentum?”

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NBA Previews: Bucks host Lakers, Jazz target successive wins over Pelicans

Bucks provide ticket information on postponed games

Two NBA match previews as the Milwaukee Bucks (9-5) look to respond after a heartbreaking defeat against the Brooklyn Nets as they host the defending champion Lakers (11-4), while Stan Van Gundy’s New Orleans Pelicans (5-8) hope to avoid successive defeats against a resurgent Utah Jazz team (10-4) after a sluggish start to the regular season. Who will come out on top?  Continue reading “NBA Previews: Bucks host Lakers, Jazz target successive wins over Pelicans”

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Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings – Battle of two strugglers

Zion Williamson played nearly perfectly in Pelicans' loss to the Kings

The NBA’s resumption of play continues on Friday night, when two struggling sides in contrasting situations and conferences target a return to winning ways as the New Orleans Pelicans (29-39) entertain the Wizards (24-44) in Orlando, Florida. Considering the pair’s recent woes, who will ultimately reign supreme here? Continue reading “Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings – Battle of two strugglers”

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Lonzo and Zion among an exciting core for new-look Pelicans

Top draft pick Zion Williamson pairing alongside 2017 number two pick Lonzo Ball means the post AD-era begins in New Orleans with plenty to be optimistic about ahead of the new season this month, even in a stacked Western Conference…

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