Tag: New Orleans Pelicans
Nicoló Melli flew under the radar in the Pelicans’ preseason, but he made himself known in his Tuesday debut. Where did the smooth-shooting forward come from? Douglas Farmer is glad you asked.
Drew Maresca and the Basketball Insiders team offer their annual 50 predictions for the NBA season.
David Weissman examines three key points from the preseason that could translate into the 2019-20 NBA campaign.
The NBA is finally back with two exciting matchups to start the season. Quinn Davis takes a look at some interesting subplots that could determine the outcome of each game.
The preseason has made clear that Zion Williamson will be an abject positive throughout his rookie campaign. But the extent of his success remains to be seen and Williamson could drastically alter a loaded Western Conference playoff race.
While the Most Improved Player Award is the hardest to forecast, there are certain signs that a player may be poised for a season worthy of this honor. Quinn Davis names five that could be in the running come season’s end.
A familiar name headlines the likely contenders to be named the NBA’s best bench player, but Lou Williams may have stiffer challenges than usual in the race to be the Sixth Man of the Year.
Young point guards are the theme in the Southwest Division and whichever one breaks out this season could determine the West’s eighth seed, writes Douglas Farmer.
After a summer of retooling, the Western Conference will once again be deep with playoff contenders. Quinn Davis takes a look at a few that could be right on the cusp of finishing in the top eight.
The pieces of the puzzle have been added through the draft, trades and free agency. Now it is up to the coaches and players themselves to decide the roles – beginning in training camp.
