2021-22 Southwest Division Preview

Next up on Basketball Insiders’ divisional preview series, Tristan Tucker moves on to the Western Conference beginning with the Southwest Division. Will Jason Kidd be able to get the Mavericks over the hump? Which rookies will emerge?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jaren Jackson Jr. assumed Steven Adams was from United Kingdom

Steven Adams was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Memphis Grizzlies on Aug. 7, 2021. Steven is slowly getting to know his Grizzlies teammates, such as Jaren Jackson Jr. The 22-year-old prepared for Adams and his accent by watching Love Island, the British dating game show on Netflix. However, the 6’11” center was […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Big Problem in The Big Easy? The Uncertain Future of Zion

The Pelicans made some questionable moves in the offseason, as they try to build around superstar Zion Williamson. With a lackluster roster, an unproven coach and a future that remains cloudy, New Orleans can not afford to keep striking out.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Jaxson Hayes shoved police officer into wall, LAPD body cam reveals

On July 28, 2021, New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with Los Angeles police officers. The cops were called to the home in Woodland Hills around 3 a.m. over an alleged domestic violence dispute between Jaxson and his girlfriend. After a woman received worrisome text messages from her […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Rumors: Pelicans, Hornets pursuing Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen is a restricted free agent on the Chicago Bulls. The organization is now willing to trade the power forward, however, Bulls general manager Marc Eversley is demanding a first-round pick in return. Two days ago, Markkanen told the media that he has no plans to re-sign with Chicago. According to sources, the New […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Grizzlies trade Jonas Valanciunas to Pelicans for Eric Bledsoe, Steven Adams

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez, the New Orleans Pelicans are shipping guard Eric Bledsoe, center Steven Adams, the Nos. 10 and 40 picks of the 2021 NBA Draft, and two future first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for center Jonas Valanciunas and the Nos. 17 and 51 picks of this week’s upcoming […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Draft: Four Teams That Must Get It Right

The NBA Finals may have just wrapped up, but the focus on next season has already begun. With the NBA Draft one week away, Chad Smith looks at four lottery teams who will be under the most pressure to “get it right” on Thursday.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
Now What? – New Orleans Pelicans

The young talent of the New Orleans Pelicans is undeniable, yet they can’t seem to put it together. Matt John explains why.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Under The Radar Rookies Who Have Impressed

Ariel Pacheco takes a look at which rookies have flown under the radar this season, flashing their potential in limited roles and minutes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021