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It's Time the Pelicans Integrate Micah Peavy Back Into the Rotation

The New Orleans Pelicans have 14 games remaining in the regular season before heading into the offseason to reevaluate a path of respectability in the Western Conference.

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Zion Williamson, Pelicans down Mavs to continue winning ways

Zion Williamson scored 27 points and Saddiq Bey added 23 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 129-111 on Monday for their third win in four games.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 16

Jordan Poole Isn't The Only Pelican Who May Have Played His Final Game in New Orleans

When the New Orleans Pelicans signed veteran center Kevon Looney to a two-year deal in the offseason, the vision was clear: to place a veteran, defensive-minded big man next to Zion Williamson in the lineup who can have a positive effect on and off the court.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / March 16

Dejounte Murray boosting Pelicans, who face Mavericks on uptick

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is making up for lost time. After spending 13 months sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon, Murray has ramped up the pace in eight games since returning, a positive sign going into Monday's home contest against the Dallas Mavericks.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 15

Pelicans Can't Ignore Derik Queen in the Final Stretch of the Season

The New Orleans Pelicans have been surging in recent weeks, going 9-6 in their last 15 games. A large part of this improvement has come on the backs of the veterans.

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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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move

It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Raptors rally to knock off Suns

Can The Toronto Raptors Avoid The Play-In Tournament?

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Zion Williamson hit a massive milestone during Friday’s game

Zion Williamson has been known more for his injury problems than for his on-court exploits, but he managed to hit a pretty important milestone on Friday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 14

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 14

Draymond Green backs Dejounte Murray after viral Jamal Shead moment

Green was not one of the critics.

Warriors' Al Horford exits Friday's game with right calf tightness

Why criticism of Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance is unwarranted

Lakers hoping offense wins championships

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

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.

New Orleans Pelicans 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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