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Sources: Zion Williamson’s situation beyond repair with Pelicans open to trade offers

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves at a crossroads, with a once-promising era centered around Zion Williamson teetering on the edge of collapse.

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James Borrego Deserves the Head Coaching Gig After Latest Zion Williamson News

Interim head coach James Borrego is finally putting his imprint on the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Tuesday, the Pelicans showed a ton of intriguing flashes, especially offensively.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / December 3

Pelicans’ Rookies Star in Overtime Loss vs. Timberwolves

The Pelicans’ season is yet again off on the wrong foot. They stand at just 3-19 after offloading their unprotected 2026 pick, and Zion Williamson is set to miss even more time.

Zion Williamson News / Hardwood Heroics / December 3

'This Guy Loves the Game' – New Orleans Pelicans Coach Defends Zion Williamson From Backlash Amid New Injury

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered another injury blow, as Zion Williamson will miss at least the next three weeks due to a right hip adductor strain. The two-time NBA All-Star had already missed 11 games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Spun / December 2

NBA Team’s Arena Was Practically Empty During Home Game Tuesday

Although there are still several months left in the 2025-26 NBA season, there seems to be absolutely no hope left for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans made headlines a few weeks ago when they fired head coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season.

Zion Williamson News / EssentiallySports / December 2

Pelicans HC Reveals Organization’s Decision Over Zion Williamson After Injury Announcement

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans are no strangers to disappointment. This season, after trading their first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason, the team has begun its 2025-26 campaign with a disappointing start, boasting just three wins in 21 games.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 2

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out yet again, this time with adductor injury

Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a right adductor injury and will miss at least three weeks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 2

Pelicans' superstar to be sidelined for extended period of time

Ten years from now, we will all look back at the career of Zion Williamson and wonder what could've been.

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Thunder have the NBA ‘in a panic’

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

How Pelicans are pushing Jeremiah Fears using Tony Parker, LaMelo Ball as examples

The education of New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears is being guided by a unique coaching perspective, one that sees flashes of two distinct, brilliant point guards from James Borrego’s past.

Kevon Looney News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Pelicans’ Kevon Looney showered with love in first game back in Warriors arena

Kevon Looney earned significant love and appreciation from the Golden State community during his return game in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Warriors on Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 25

How do Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight?

How do current Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight games?

While comparing the current Pistons to the great teams of yesteryear might be a bit unfair, there are a couple of striking similarities between them and a few notable differences.

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Pistons mirror franchise's championship seasons, tie win streak record

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