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Pelicans May End Up Regretting Their Trade Deadline Decision on Herb Jones

The New Orleans Pelicans made the questionable decision to stand pat at the trade deadline, much to the frustration of their fans. Since then, they have been playing much better, going 9-6 after the deadline.

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Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

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Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / March 14

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Reaches Contract Incentive, Boosts Salary

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has hit another milestone in his contract. By appearing in his 51st game of the season, Williamson increased the guaranteed portion of his salary for next year from $16.9 million to $25.3 million, ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13

Zion Williamson commits comedic blunder in final seconds

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson submitted a rock-solid Shaqtin’ a fool entry to close out Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans had possession and trailed 105-104 with less than 10 seconds left at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

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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

James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 13

James Borrego Likely Secured Pelicans Job for Next Season With Recent Surge

Uncertainty surrounds the New Orleans Pelicans as this season comes to a close. New Orleans likely finishes below 30 wins for the second straight season and has some serious question marks about roster construction heading into next year.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 13

Pelicans Finally Found Their Ideal Starting Lineup

The New Orleans Pelicans' 22-45 record highlights the porous play and frustration most fans have seen this season. However, the last ten games paint a slightly different picture than most of the year.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 13

Unsung hero saving Pelicans when Zion Williamson goes cold

There are many hierarchies in the NBA. Fans can argue about how players can flaunt contracts, marketing deals, and draft status forever. The only real ranking system that matters in a locker room is the talent component when all the chips are down.

Dejounte Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 12

How Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray is creating foundation for future success

After almost two full years of patience, the New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting an extended look at the version of Dejounte Murray that they thought former EVP David Griffin was acquiring.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 12

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

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

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 12

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.

Brandon Ingram News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 12

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.