The New Orleans Pelicans were down superstar forward Zion Williamson against the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday, and it couldn’t have been more apparent
The New Orleans Pelicans touted the improved fitness of Zion Williamson during the preseason. Two games into the regular season, their star forward is already out with an injury.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Just one game into the 2025-26 season, Willie Green found himself addressing a painfully familiar narrative with resigned acceptance. The embattled New Orleans Pelicans coach, standing before reporters after Zion Williamson’s squad was taunted by Ja Morant’s Memphis Grizzlies, delivered the same message repeated throughout his tenure.
Jordan Poole has gotten off to a steady start in his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans. While New Orleans has dropped the first two games of the season, Poole has been one of the biggest contributors on the court, second on the team with 19 points per game and third on the team with 3.5 assists per game.
Jordan Poole reflected on his time with the Washington Wizards and why he much prefers being on the New Orleans Pelicans. One of the trades that wasn’t talked about a lot this summer was the New Orleans Pelicans trading CJ McCollum to land Jordan Poole.
The Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans are each off to slow starts. One will get their first victory when they meet Monday night in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Pelicans have started off the 2025-26 NBA season with a 0-2 record. In their most recent matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, they lost 120-116 in overtime.
The New Orleans Pelicans have suffered a slow start to the season, dropping their first two games. That slow start can in large part be attributed to a roster that has been bogged down by injuries to several crucial pieces, but a positive report coming out of Sunday's practice session could mean that the Pelicans' injury woes are coming to an end.
The opening moments of an NBA game can often reveal a team’s intentions. For the family-focused New Orleans Pelicans, their starting defensive strategy in the season opener sent a clear message: Zion Williamson is being asked to lead on both ends of the court.
The New Orleans Pelicans may be off to an 0-2 start to the 2025-26 campaign, but there is still reason for optimism in The Big Easy. Each of New Orleans' losses have come in close games, losing by 6 points to the Memphis Grizzlies and 4 points to the San Antonio Spurs, while two of the Pelicans' young pieces have performed well.
Joel Embiid knows his reality has changed. The Sixers’ superstar has always been a force, but at 30 and coming off multiple injuries, he’s adjusting his approach.
Springer, a defensive-minded guard who made New Orleans’ opening night roster after coming to camp on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 deal, was active for Wednesday’s game, but didn’t see any action.
New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green plans to unleash Zion Williamson this season after the former Duke forward underwent a drastic body transformation this summer.