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Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday.

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Fresh Starts and Future Foundations: The State of the New Orleans Pelicans

As the 2025-26 NBA season draws to a close, the New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. It has been a season defined by a “snowball

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 9

Jeremiah Fears Giving Pelicans Fans a Reason to Tune into Final 2 Games of the Season

The New Orleans Pelicans don't have anything to play for in the final two games of the regular season. Therefore, fans may think that there is no reason to tune in to Friday's game against the Celtics and Sunday's season finale against the Timberwolves.

New Orleans Pelicans News / HITC / April 9

Anthony Davis explains why he will always remain a ‘villain’ for the Pelicans

Anthony Davis has acknowledged that his relationship with New Orleans Pelicans fans may never fully recover, admitting he is still viewed as a villain years after his departure.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Why Anthony Davis wanted Ja Morant over Zion Williamson for Pelicans in 2019 draft

The New Orleans Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight season. But if there is a silver lining, it is the fact that Zion Williamson will finish the campaign with the second-most games he has played in his career.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Underrated Rookies Raise The Bar For Sinking N’Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a bullseye on their back all season for reasons that are myriad but not entirely unrelated. Consider this. The Pelicans are a franchise that have seemed to waste their best talent, from 12-time All-Star Chris Paul to 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Anthony Davis calls out Pelicans for snubbing him

Anthony Davis still has some feelings toward the New Orleans Pelicans over his exit and its aftermath. Davis publicly asked the Pelicans for a trade in 2019, and the way he engineered a move to the Los Angeles Lakers left many fans with a bad taste in their mouths.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Anthony Davis reveals ‘final straw’ that closed door on Pelicans reunion

The New Orleans Pelicans have not exactly had a successful season, currently heading for a spot in the NBA draft lottery–only to send their eventual pick to the Atlanta Hawks.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 8

Pelicans Will Have a Ton of Competition for Top Head Coaches per Latest Report

The New Orleans Pelicans have a big coaching decision to make after the season. They are finishing out the season with James Borrego at the helm, but they have refused to remove the interim tag from him despite Borrego being in charge since mid-November.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8

Anthony Davis finally breaks silence on Pelicans fallout and shocking Luka Doncic trade

The past few years have been a roller coaster of a ride for Anthony Davis.

Draymond Green knows how to fix the NBA's tanking problem

Insider shares latest on return timelines for Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Wizards remain in full-blown tank mode with Anthony Davis-Trae Young injury news

The '2024-25 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 8

Assessing Jeremiah Fears' Ceiling: How Does His Rookie Season Compare to Star Guards?

Jeremiah Fears is finishing out his rookie season strong. Despite a disappointing campaign for the New Orleans Pelicans, the talented rookie has hit his stride in recent weeks.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there’s a catch

The New Orleans Pelicans are in another conundrum that could define the franchise’s trajectory for years to come. They need an answer at head coach, but it’s not exactly a buyer’s market.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / April 7

Jeremiah Fears' career-high 40 points lead Pelicans past Jazz

Rookie Jeremiah Fears scored a career-high 40 points and Jordan Poole added 22 of his 34 points in a decisive third quarter as the New Orleans Pelicans closed out their home schedule with a 156-137 victory over the Utah Jazz.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Final Injury Report for Jazz-Pelicans: Will Trey Murphy III, Ace Bailey Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup. New Orleans enters Tuesday’s game with a 25-54 record after losing at home to the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 7

Pelicans' 2 Top Head Coaching Candidates to Replace Borrego Miss the Mark

The New Orleans Pelicans are entering the offseason with several big questions. The most important of them all: Who is going to be the team's head coach next season and beyond?

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 7

Re-Grading Pelicans' Disastrous Jordan Poole-CJ McCollum Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans front office has had a ton of questionable moves ever since taking over last year. The decision to trade their unprotected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft for Derik Queen has been widely criticized and will have a lasting impact on the franchise.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / April 7

Pelicans’ Coaching Hunt Takes Shape With NBA Cup Winner in the Mix

Another year, another season that Zion Williamson will miss the playoffs. But instead of adding talent, which they will inevitably do in the offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans want to address things within the organization first.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 6

Jordan Poole's Pelicans Tenure Hits a New Low Entering Final Week of the Season

There are plenty of things that went wrong for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. When a team that traded away its unprotected first-round pick is headed to win less than 30 games, blaming any one player or decision becomes impossible.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 6

Pelicans May Not Have the Worst Record, But They Are Having the Worst Season in the NBA

The New Orleans Pelicans are 25-54 for the season with three games left before a critical offseason. After losing eight straight, the Pelicans have guaranteed that they will finish the season with one of the eight worst records in the league.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 6

Zion Williamson's Recent Offensive Role Signals His Offseason Fate

On one hand, Zion Williamson deserves a ton of praise for getting his body right and being available for the New Orleans Pelicans for most of the season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Final Injury Report for Magic-Pelicans: Will Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home on Sunday night as they host the Orlando Magic in an interconference matchup. New Orleans enters Sunday’s game with a 25-53 record after losing on the road to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3

Two of West's worst face off as Pelicans visit Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night with an opportunity to complete a three-game season sweep. New Orleans (25-52) arrives in California's capital city on a six-game losing streak, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a 118-106 loss in Portland on Thursday.