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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson not returning to Pistons game amid illness

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson ultimately couldn’t finish Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Pelicans have announced that the former Duke Blue Devils star is done for the rest of the evening because of an illness.

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Pelicans Announce Zion Williamson News After Leaving Pistons Game

The New Orleans Pelicans’ season has been a disaster thus far, as the team entered Wednesday’s matchup with the Detroit Pistons sitting in last place in the Western Conference.

Jose Alvarado News / The Lead / January 21

Why Don’t the Timberwolves Trade for Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The third one addresses the Timberwolves’ lack of point guard depth by making a low-cost player swap with the Pelicans.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Bulls’ trade talks with Pelicans on Zion Williamson, Yves Missi get update

The NBA Trade Deadline is approaching rapidly on Feb. 5. As a result, talks appear to be intensifying between the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans, specifically, about the future of Zion Williamson.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 21

Zion Williamson Sweepstakes Heat Up As Bulls & Pelicans Engage in Trade Talks

The New Orleans Pelicans' league-worst 10-35 record dictates that major changes are needed for this team to compete in the Western Conference any time soon.

Ja Morant News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

Latest Ja Morant Report Saves the Pelicans From Themselves

The NBA trade deadline is a time when a circus of rumors and speculation ensues every season. This year is no different, with the New Orleans Pelicans rumored to be both buyers and sellers ahead of the February 5th deadline.

Zion Williamson News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Surprise East Team Explores a High-Risk Zion Williamson Trade With Massive Upside

Zion Williamson’s career with the New Orleans Pelicans is tricky to decipher. When available, he’s arguably a top 15 player in the league. But that’s the catch – he’s rarely healthy.

Jimmy Butler News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

Jimmy Butler's Season-Ending Injury Presents Fascinating Trade Opportunity for Pelicans

With two weeks left until the trade deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans remain one of the more fascinating teams in the league. While all reports point towards the Pelicans inexplicably standing pat at the deadline, intriguing trade opportunities will emerge between now and February 5.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

Surprise New Zion Williamson Suitor Emerges Ahead of Trade Deadline

Rumors are heating up ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is in the middle of the rumors, with a new surprise team emerging as a potential suitor for the two-time All-Star.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

Pelicans' Reported Interest in Trading Yves Missi Makes Little Sense

The New Orleans Pelicans are willing to stand pat at the trade deadline, much to the frustration of the fanbase. This means that Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy will stay in New Orleans past the February 5 trade deadline.

Trae Young News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Report: New Orleans Pelicans Make Young Center Available In Trade Talks

The NBA trade season has stayed quiet, but signs of movement are growing. Teams short on size are watching closely as the deadline nears. Young players on rebuilding rosters are drawing attention, including New Orleans Pelicans’ Yves Missi, who was once ejected after a heated scuffle under the basket earlier this season.

Dejounte Murray News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 20

All You Need to Know About Dejounte Murray's Status Before Trade Deadline

Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon on January 31, 2025, ending his 2024-25 season prematurely. Almost a year later, the former All-Star guard has yet to return to court.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20

Why Pelicans must consider Trey Murphy III trade possibility before deadline

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are dominating the NBA Trade Deadline rumors, but change is brewing around Bourbon Street basketball. The New Orleans Pelicans are not shopping Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson out of impatience or panic.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizard continue to scan market, linked to Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

The Wizards have made one thing clear: They are no longer afraid of risk. Last summer it was Cam Whitmore. Earlier this month it was Trae Young. Different profiles, same idea.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Wizards continue to scan market, linked to Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

The Wizards have made one thing clear: They are no longer afraid of risk. Last summer it was Cam Whitmore. Earlier this month it was Trae Young. Different profiles, same idea.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19

Pelicans' Offseason Jordan Poole Blunder Continues to Cost Them

There are plenty of issues ailing the New Orleans Pelicans, who have the worst record in the NBA at 10-35. After a brief period of improvement under interim head coach James Borrego, the Pelicans are back to struggling immensely on both ends of the floor.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Why James Borrego’s Pelicans are in All-Rookie bind with Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears

Zion Williamson’s injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans are staggering through the season, firmly entrenched at the bottom of the Western Conference. James Borrego, elevated from assistant on November 15 after Willie Green’s firing amid a 2-10 start, has gone 8-25, hardly a righting of the ship record-wise.

Jeremiah Fears News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19

Pelicans Aren't Doing Jeremiah Fears Any Favors With Questionable Approach

The New Orleans Pelicans have a massive weakness at point guard. Dejounte Murray has yet to make his season debut, Jordan Poole has been a disaster since joining the team, and Jose Alvarado has already missed ten games and is currently out with an oblique strain.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19

Trey Murphy Is the Pelicans' Best Player. It's Time They Act Like It

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of a disastrous season, which will almost certainly end at the bottom of the Western Conference. Until the end of the campaign, the Pelicans' season will be less about the record and more about the future of the franchise.