Pelicans coach Willie Green: “Zion Williamson looked amazing”

On Wednesday, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green heaped praise on Zion Williamson, 22, after a team practice. Williamson is entering his fourth year in the NBA. He missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a foot injury. After an intense scrimmage, Green spoke with reporters. “Z [Zion Williamson] looked amazing. His strength, his […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Pelicans sign Dereon Seabron, Daeqwon Plowden, and John Petty Jr.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Dereon Seabron to a two-way contract, and guards Daeqwon Plowden and John Petty Jr. inked Exhibit 10 deals. Seabron went undrafted out of NC State. In 56 career games played in the NCAA, the 6’7″ guard averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2022
Gustavo Ayon retires from professional basketball

Gustavo Ayon has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The veteran center played three seasons in the NBA from 2011–2014. According to EuroHoops, the Mexican basketball star is ready to call it quits. “It did not take long,” explained Ayon when asked about his retirement decision. “Throughout my career, I learned to take care of […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Chris Paul on high school dating life: “My girlfriend was my basketball”

Chris Paul loves basketball more than anything, and as a high school player, his younger self focused less on dating or having a girlfriend. Paul cared more about improving as a basketball player than having a romantic relationship. He felt married to the sport per se. In an interview with Fadeaway World, Paul opened up […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2022
Zion Williamson at risk of losing guaranteed money due to weight clause

Zion Williamson is at risk of losing guaranteed money due to a weight clause in his new contract with the Pelicans. The exact dollar amount is unknown. The second-year player is required to meet a specific weight and body-fat percentage. At last year’s training camp, Williamson weighed over 300 lbs. Per Christian Clark of NOLA.com, […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Jonas Valanciunas mocks LeBron James during charades game

Jonas Valanciunas mocked LeBron James during a charades game in Lithuania. While guest-starring on a popular show, the Pelicans center stood up and started rubbing his eyes as if he were crying. Then, Valanciunas dropped to the floor with the microphone, demonstrating a laughable flop. After a couple of seconds, it didn’t take long for […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2022
10 Players to Watch at NBA Summer League 2022

The NBA 2K23 Summer League in 2022 is taking place from July 7–17; here is our list of the 10 players to watch at the NBA Summer League 2022. Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. are among the rookies fans need to watch during this competition. 10 Players to Watch at NBA Summer […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
NBA Free Agency 2022: Offseason Winners and Losers

NBA free agency began last Thursday and contending teams have gone to work; here is our list of the top offseason winners and losers during NBA free agency 2022. Teams analyzed include the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, Nets, Pelicans and Mavericks. Is Zion Williamson overpaid on the Pelicans? Are the Mavericks worse without Jalen Brunson? Find […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Devonte’ Graham arrested for DWI in Raleigh, North Carolina

Devonte’ Graham was arrested on Thursday morning for driving while impaired in Raleigh, North Carolina. The fourth-year player was pulled over by State Highway Patrol at Capital Boulevard and Peace Street around 3 a.m. Per multiple reports, no one was injured on the road prior to Graham getting pulled over. As of 10:45 a.m. this […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024