Tag: Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are converting EJ Liddell’s two-way contract into a three-year, $6.2 million deal, according to sources. His new contract includes an estimated $2,301,587 team option for the 2025-26 season. As part of a trade restriction, Liddell cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. The 6-foot-7 power forward is projected to earn $1,801,769 […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived 13-year veteran Garrett Temple to help save $5.4 million. Temple, 37, has a $5.401 million salary for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the three-year, $15.5 million contract the guard signed with the Chicago Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade agreement with New Orleans in August 2021. His […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram recorded his second career triple-double in Friday night’s 124-90 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The seventh-year wing ended his performance with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in 37 minutes of action. Plus, the one-time All-Star shot 13-of-22 (59.1%) from the field and 5-of-6 (83.3%) at […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in the middle of next week. The 6-foot-6 forward is participating in on-court workouts for a potential return, per sources. Williamson, 22, has not played since Jan. 2. The two-time All-Star has missed 47 games. “As of right now, the plan is to […]
Brandon Ingram became the third New Orleans Pelicans player to log a 30-point triple-double in Thursday night’s 115-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets, joining DeMarcus Cousins (44 points, 1/22/18) and Chris Paul (33 points, 1/14/09; 30 points, 3/11/09). The seventh-year forward amassed 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in 35 minutes of […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left great toe injury recovery) and guard CJ McCollum (right thumb sprain) were upgraded to available for Tuesday night’s road game versus the Denver Nuggets. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), E.J. Liddell (right ACL injury recovery), and Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) remain out indefinitely. Ingram has missed 34 […]
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) remains out for Saturday night’s home game versus the Washington Wizards. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) and E.J. Liddell (right ACL tear) also remain out indefinitely. Daniels has missed 10 games so far of his rookie season. Through 39 appearances, the 19-year-old is averaging 4.5 points, […]
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left big toe contusion) is doubtful for Tuesday night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets. Naji Marshall (right big toe soreness) is also listed as questionable. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) and E.J. Liddell (right ACL tear) remain out indefinitely. Ingram could return before the All-Star break. “It’s been so […]
