Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, one source ‘guarantees’ Zion Williamson will be traded by the Pelicans before Thursday

The narrative leading up to the NBA Draft has gone back and forth for two-time all-star Zion Williamson. He’s had a rather disappointing career so far with the New Orleans Pelicans. Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, sources around the league have claimed that Williamson could be traded. Most recently, The Ringers’ Bill Simmons said Williamson […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2023
Despite conflicting reports, sources say that the Pelicans will not be trading Zion Williamson to Charlotte or Portland

At this point in the offseason, it’s difficult to know what to believe from all the rumors that arise. Earlier this week we were told by Shams Charnaia that the Pelicans want to trade up the#2 or #3 pick. He said the team would be willing to trade former #1 overall pick Zion Williamson. However, […]

Zach Wolpin  •  16 Jun 2023
NBA insiders don’t rule out the New Orleans Pelicans potentially moving Zion Williamson this offseason

Reports around the league yesterday told us that the New Orleans Pelicans want to move up to the #2 or #3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. NBA insider Shams Charania said that the Pelicans want to make a trade-up to select PG Scoot Henderson. However, Charnaia is not ruling out New Orleans being open […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Jun 2023
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson and his girlfriend Akheema have announced they are expecting a baby girl

While Zion Williamson only played 29 games for the Pelicans this season, he was busy off the court. The two-time all-star recently announced that he and his partner Akheema are expecting a baby girl. It was announced last night on social media that 22-year-old Williamson is going to be a father. He’s kept his personal […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jun 2023
NBA Rumors: Jonas Valanciunas seeking extension with Pelicans

For one of the latest NBA rumors, Jonas Valanciunas is seeking an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 6-foot-11 center signed a two-year, $30.14 million contract with New Orleans in October 2021. The 11-year veteran made $14.7 million in the 2022-23 season and is projected to earn $15.435 million next season. If negotiations fail […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
ESPN’s Brain Windhorst called Zion Williamson’s dunks before the game an ‘odd decision’ based on what his status was before the game

The New Orleans Pelicans had big intentions when they took Zion Williamson with the first overall pick in the 2019 draft. In four NBA seasons, he’s played a total of 114 games and his availability has been the biggest downside of his short career so far. Williamson said the other day that he is “physically […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Apr 2023
CJ McCollum delayed a thumb surgery he needed months ago so he could be available for 75 of the Pelicans’ 82 games this season

The New Orleans Pelicans have only made the playoffs once in the last five seasons and the drought will continue. A controversial no-call on Brandon Ingram saw the Pelicans lose 123-118 at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their season is now over and that gives a chance for players to finally get some much-needed […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Apr 2023
Is Larry Nance Jr. playing tonight (Apr. 12) vs the Oklahoma City Thunder?

The New Orleans Pelicans had a strong second half of their season to climb their way back into playoff contention. Injuries to their top players have derailed any momentum built, but the Pelicans still have a chance to make the playoff. That starts tonight with a win vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tonight, veteran PF […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
Pelicans coach Willie Green proud to secure no worse than No. 9 seed

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green is proud of his team for at least qualifying for the Play-In Tournament for the second straight season. In Wednesday night’s 138-131 overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies, Herb Jones scored a career-high 35 points to help New Orleans overcome a 19-point deficit. “It’s incredible to have an opportunity […]

James Foglio  •  06 Apr 2023