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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Why Pelicans will play ‘as simple as possible’ to close out lost season

With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans Pelicans are not looking to reinvent the wheel.

James Borrego News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Why Pelicans’ James Borrego believes NBA’s old school defensive rules should return

In today’s NBA, offenses have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication. Teams average more points than ever before, utilizing complex schemes involving constant movement, deadly three-point shooting, and spacing that stretches defenses to their breaking point.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Why Pelicans will size up to balance defensive scales around Zion Williamson

Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a fundamental and deliberate shift. Zion Williamson’s offensive ceiling has never been in doubt; it’s through the All-NBA roof statistically.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Pelicans’ James Borrego pinpoints ‘biggest thing’ for Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen’s growth

The modern NBA is a sport transformed, a high-speed chess match played out in relentless 48-minute bursts. For James Borrego’s rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, navigating this evolution is the key to unlocking Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen’s potential.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Who Is Jose Alvarado? Knicks Will Love New York Native

NEW YORK — Before the trade deadline closed Thursday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans sent Jose Alvarado to the New York Knicks for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks, and cash considerations.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 5

3 Pelicans on Thin Ice Despite Surviving Trade Deadline

The New Orleans Pelicans are 13-40 for the season, the second-worst record in the league. Yet, they continue to believe in their core and refused to sell off at the trade deadline.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 5

Pelicans Trade Deadline Grade: Will New Orleans Regret Standing Pat?

As expected, the New Orleans Pelicans largely stood pat at the trade, much to the frustration of their fanbase. Sitting at 13-40, the Pels have the second-worst record in the league.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Knicks dealt injury blow to key guard right after Pels trade

Knicks dealt injury blow to key guard right after Jose Alvarado trade with Pelicans

The silver lining for the timing of the guard's injury is that the Knicks were able to land Alvarado, who was born in New York.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 5

Report: Knicks acquiring G Jose Alvarado from Pelicans

The New York Knicks acquired guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard Dalen Terry, two second-round draft picks and cash, ESPN reported on Thursday ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Pelicans Trading Jose Alvarado To Knicks

New York native Jose Alvarado is heading home, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the Pelicans have agreed to a deal that will send the fifth-year guard to the Knicks.

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NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / February 5

Pelicans' Embarrassing Loss to Bucks Highlights Unforgivable Trade Deadline Blunder

On the same day that it was reported that the Pelicans front office believes they have a playoff roster and are not interested in trading their core players, New Orleans suffered their 40th loss of the season.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson destroys Bucks’ defense in absolutely wild rack attack

All indications point to the New Orleans Pelicans standing pat at the trade deadline, refusing to deal key players such as Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, among others, for draft capital.

James Borrego News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

James Borrego’s Pelicans using Bill Belichick mantra to handle NBA Trade Deadline drama

By any objective measure, James Borrego’s proud New Orleans Pelicans entered the NBA trade deadline in a position of maximum volatility. Sitting 10 games

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Pelicans rumors: Guerschon Yabusele holding up Jose Alvarado trade with Knicks

The New Orleans Pelicans have been in trade talks before the deadline, but it’s uncertain if anything will truly materialize. As players such as Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones have gotten interest from teams, there are also other players on the roster who have garnered interest.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Hornets extend winning streak to seven with win over Pelicans

The Charlotte Hornets had won six straight games for the first time in a decade. They wouldn't let a blizzard, a 22-point deficit or their star's bleeding face keep them from running their streak to seven.

Terry Rozier will receive his $26.6M salary despite gambling allegations

Nets are making history for other teams

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards talks trash to Ja Morant during game

Victor Wembanyama takes shot at defender who had a dirty hit on him

Former star unsure Cooper Flagg can match Luka Doncic’s impact in Dallas

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 2

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Derik Queen News / Field Level Media / January 30

Pelicans ride Derik Queen, big 3rd quarter to down Grizzlies

Rookie Derik Queen scored 22 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists as the New Orleans Pelicans turned a dominant third quarter into a 114-106 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Pelicans 'Big Believers' In Former Second Round Pick, Looking To Open Roster Spot ( Via Trade) To Promote Him

The New Orleans Pelicans are among the biggest disasters in the NBA, and it is not all the organization’s fault. But the organization doesn’t get a total pass, as it is the one that has either drafted or signed injury-prone players to huge contracts.

Jordan Poole News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Jordan Poole’s Role Takes Unexpected Turn as Trade Rumors Begin to Swirl

It looks like the New Orleans Pelicans have had enough of Jordan Poole’s inconsistency. As one of their prized offseason acquisitions via a complicated three-team trade, Poole’s play with the Pelicans has been mostly subpar this season.