NBA fans have been waiting for Zion Williamson to do the Slam Dunk Contest since he was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. However, injuries have prevented the star forward from showcasing his aerial talent on the big stage.
The NBA trade deadline creates urgency for teams in several unique ways, and this season presents a stark contrast between two All-Stars reportedly on the block.
The New Orleans Pelicans continue to be one of the most talked-about teams ahead of the looming trade deadline. How aggressively the 8-29 Pelicans will sell and who they will make available will determine the trade market.
New coach, new front office, same old story for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. They are long on theoretical talent, short on wins, and recalibrating how to value fan-favorites Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado.
With the New Orleans Pelicans headed for another lost season at the bottom of the Western Conference, the four weeks between now and the February 5 trade deadline will be crucial for the organization.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of a disastrous season. With less than a month left before the trade deadline, the expectation is that the Pelicans would be sellers to accelerate their rebuild.
Critics of today’s NBA sometimes claim the players simply do not know their history. However, Trey Murphy III broke that mold right after getting called up during the NBA Draft.
The New Orleans Pelicans will almost certainly go through significant changes in 2026. Before the 2025-26 campaign, the Pelicans front office gave away their unprotected 2026 first-round pick, removing any incentive to bottom out this season.
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of a disastrous season. There are plenty of reasons for this, ranging from front office incompetence to injuries.
Trey Murphy III made franchise history with his 3-point shooting in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Murphy is going through his fifth season in the NBA with the Pelicans.
The Lakers remain on the lookout for a true two-way wing, but that search continues to run into familiar roadblocks. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, names like Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III are well known inside league circles as ideal fits for what the Lakers want to add.
The New Orleans Pelicans' season feels like a high-wire act, with star forward Zion Williamson at the center of the balancing performance. Williamson played just 30 games a season ago, the fourth time in his career he’s played 30 games or less in a year.
The New Orleans Pelicans have injury-prone star Zion Williamson ... and not much else. On Sunday night, the Pelicans will look to snap a six-game losing streak when they visit the Miami Heat.
The punch-drunk New Orleans Pelicans are approaching a defining stretch of their season, one that will test not just their depth, but the clarity of the Joe Dumars vision.
The prideful New Orleans Pelicans have endured a challenging start to the season, navigating a string of injuries that have tested the depth of their roster.
Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is no scent of surrender in the Smoothie King Center.
The Bucks continue to look for ways to improve the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if their options are limited. Milwaukee doesn’t have the assets to chase true superstar trades, so the focus has shifted to a more familiar lane.
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego sees huge potential in Jeremiah Fears. During the team’s pregame interview ahead of the Chicago Bulls game, Borrego likened Fears to Tony Parker, whom he spent time with during his days as an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA has reportedly decided on punishments for New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams. The league is suspending Alvarado for two games and Williams for one game after the two got into a fight during Saturday’s Pelicans-Suns contest, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole had a fantastic reaction to the fight that erupted at the end of Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams got into an on-court fight during the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.
The Pelicans are sitting at 7-22, which puts them squarely in evaluation mode, whether they want to call it that or not. Around the league, teams are paying attention.