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NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers, JJ Redick, Warriors

NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers, JJ Redick, Warriors

The Pelicans keep stacking wins. Yes, the Pelicans. New Orleans knocked off the Raptors, 122-111, on Wednesday as Trey Murphy III scored 28 points and Dejounte Murray added 27.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 12
Dejounte Murray's Ridiculous Performance Upon Return Changes Pelicans Future

Dejounte Murray's Ridiculous Performance Upon Return Changes Pelicans Future

The New Orleans Pelicans have been trending up in recent weeks. Despite their season being lost already, the Pels are fighting until the end with the hopes of finishing with a respectable record and building momentum for next season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12
This photo of Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray standing over Jamal Shead after dropping him goes so hard

This photo of Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray standing over Jamal Shead after dropping him goes so hard

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t been the best throughout the course of the season, but they’ve had a little life over the past few weeks since Dejounte Murray has returned.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 12
Pelicans Front Office Shouldn't Be Tricked by Recent Surge

Pelicans Front Office Shouldn't Be Tricked by Recent Surge

The New Orleans Pelicans are playing their best basketball of the season, winning nine of their last 14 games. They are now a more respectable 22-45 and have climbed all the way up to 22-45 for the season.

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The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz
The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz
The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
Brandon Ingram News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 12
Brandon Ingram Reminisces About His Time in New Orleans After 1st Game vs. Pelicans

Brandon Ingram Reminisces About His Time in New Orleans After 1st Game vs. Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday to improve to 22-45 for the season and move up to 12th place in the Western Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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 / Hardwood Heroics / March 12
Former New Orleans Pelicans Star Pays Homage to Fans and Former Teammates in Big Homecoming – 'It Always Felt Like Home'

Former New Orleans Pelicans Star Pays Homage to Fans and Former Teammates in Big Homecoming – 'It Always Felt Like Home'

Wednesday marked the first time Brandon Ingram played his first game against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road since he was traded to the Toronto Raptors last year.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 12
Dejounte Murray Drops Jamal Shead With Ridiculous Move Then Gets in His Face After the Shot

Dejounte Murray Drops Jamal Shead With Ridiculous Move Then Gets in His Face After the Shot

Due to the New Orleans Pelicans’ struggles midway through the 2025-2026 season, many pundits expected Dejounte Murray to sit out the year. He suffered

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 11
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson sets X ablaze with astonishing windmill jam vs. Raptors

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson sets X ablaze with astonishing windmill jam vs. Raptors

Zion Williamson has battled late injuries and once heard NBA trade chatter. But the New Orleans Pelicans big trended for another reason Wednesday: Through an astonishing windmill dunk on the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 11
Pelicans Light Up Smoothie King, Send Raptors Home With a Lesson in Execution 122-111

Pelicans Light Up Smoothie King, Send Raptors Home With a Lesson in Execution 122-111

There was something poetic about it. Brandon Ingram walked back into the building where he spent six of the best years of his career, where he made his first All-Star Game, where fans once chanted his name.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 11
Pelicans extend recent surge, keep Raptors reeling

Pelicans extend recent surge, keep Raptors reeling

Dejounte Murray had a season-high 27 points to lead New Orleans to a 122-111 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors, giving the Pelicans their seventh win in their last 10 games.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 11
Derik Queen & Jeremiah Fears Giving Pelicans Fascinating Offseason Puzzle

Derik Queen & Jeremiah Fears Giving Pelicans Fascinating Offseason Puzzle

For the New Orleans Pelicans, the rest of the season will be about evaluating their roster for the future. After another season at the bottom of the Western Conference, the Pelicans will need to make the right moves to start building a sustainable winner.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Zion Williamson News / The SportsRush / March 10
'Did He Come Back Like Shawn Kemp?': Gilbert Arenas Argues Zion Williamson Has Never Been Fat

'Did He Come Back Like Shawn Kemp?': Gilbert Arenas Argues Zion Williamson Has Never Been Fat

Zion Williamson entered the NBA in 2019 as one of the most hyped prospects ever. In his one year at Duke, he had shown why he was the easy choice for the No.

James Borrego News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10
Pelicans’ James Borrego still has no idea about who’s New Orleans’ alpha

Pelicans’ James Borrego still has no idea about who’s New Orleans’ alpha

With playmaking guard Dejounte Murray sidelined for most of the season recovering from an Achilles injury and role players cycling in and out of the lineup, establishing a clear offensive chain of command has been almost impossible.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
 The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 10
Assessing Pelicans' Options With Jordan Poole

Assessing Pelicans' Options With Jordan Poole

Jordan Poole and the New Orleans Pelicans have had great struggles together this season. The former first-round pick was viewed as the team’s big offseason acquisition to add a dynamic scoring ability that New Orleans has been lacking for years.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray opens up on major challenge amid return from injury

Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray opens up on major challenge amid return from injury

After 13 grueling months rehabilitating a ruptured right Achilles tendon, Dejounte Murray’s return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup has provided an unmistakable spark.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9
Pelicans' Last 16 Games Will Make or Break Yves Missi's Future in New Orleans

Pelicans' Last 16 Games Will Make or Break Yves Missi's Future in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans' 21-45 record ensures they miss the postseason for a second straight year. With 16 games left, the team has little to play for collectively, but some individuals’ futures in New Orleans may hinge on the final stretch.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9
3 Pelicans Who Need to Be on the Trade Block in the Offseason

3 Pelicans Who Need to Be on the Trade Block in the Offseason

New Orleans Pelicans fans are already looking ahead to next season. The Pels have been playing better in recent weeks, going 11-9 in their last 20 games, but this is already a lost campaign.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 9
Zion Williamson-Derik Queen Era Is Essentially Over in New Orleans

Zion Williamson-Derik Queen Era Is Essentially Over in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans have been winning at a better rate than they have been all season. They are 11-9 in their last 20 games and have been more competitive overall.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 9
New Orleans Pelicans Cruise to Victory Against Washington Wizards to Pick Up 21st Win of the Season

New Orleans Pelicans Cruise to Victory Against Washington Wizards to Pick Up 21st Win of the Season

In the battle of the tanking teams, the New Orleans Pelicans got the better of the Washington Wizards, as they rode to an easy 138-118 win on Sunday night to take home just their 21st win of the 2025-25 NBA season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 8
Pelicans down woeful Wizards to match season win total from 2025

Pelicans down woeful Wizards to match season win total from 2025

Trey Murphy III knocked down four of nine 3-pointers on the way to 24 points, Saddiq Bey recorded a 23-point, 10-rebound double-double, and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the visiting Washington Wizards 138-118 on Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5
'My Popularity is Bigger Than Anybody on Your Team' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Social Media Team Draws Major Backlash From ESPN Analyst

'My Popularity is Bigger Than Anybody on Your Team' – New Orleans Pelicans’ Social Media Team Draws Major Backlash From ESPN Analyst

Stephen A. Smith went berserk on the New Orleans Pelicans’ social media team, as the latter relentlessly trolled the former for making insulting comments about Zion Williamson and his eating habits throughout his career.

Josh Oduro News / Hoops Rumors / March 4
Pelicans Signing Josh Oduro To Two-Way Contract

Pelicans Signing Josh Oduro To Two-Way Contract

The Pelicans have reached an agreement on a two-way deal with big man Josh Oduro, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 6’9″ forward/center

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 4
Pelicans Only Team With Two-Way Opening As Deadline Looms

Pelicans Only Team With Two-Way Opening As Deadline Looms

It’s Wednesday, March 4, which means today is the last day that teams can sign players to two-way contracts for the 2025/26 season, as we outlined earlier this week.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3
Pelicans feud with Stephen A. Smith over Zion Williamson comments

Pelicans feud with Stephen A. Smith over Zion Williamson comments

After roasting Zion Williamson this week, Stephen A. Smith is getting roasted right back. The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson made some comments earlier in the week disputing a popular narrative about him.

Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / March 3
Zion Williamson's impressive healthy streak ends 

Zion Williamson's impressive healthy streak ends 

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson recently saw an eye-popping streak come to an end this past weekend. Williamson's career-high stretch of 35 consecutive games played in a season was snapped after he missed the Pelicans matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury.

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