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Carmelo Anthony Calls on Zion Williamson to Bring Star Power Back to the Dunk Contest

Despite being regarded as one of the NBA’s most powerful and electrifying finishers, Zion Williamson has yet to appear in an NBA Slam Dunk Contest since entering the league.

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Pelicans Are Reportedly Turning Down Trade Offers for Veteran Starter

After losing eight straight, the New Orleans Pelicans are once again stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference with an 8-30 record. While the injuries have certainly prevented them from finding continuity and building chemistry, the Pelicans are clearly nowhere near where the front office thought they would be at this stage of the season.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 7

Pelicans Aren't Ruling Out Trading Trey Murphy per Latest Report

The New Orleans Pelicans boast the worst record in the Western Conference, and with the NBA trade deadline approaching, many feel the team will field calls to sell off some of its talent.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Handful of Zion Williamson trade suitors expected to call Pelicans

The NBA Trade Deadline news cycle is churning with countless whispers, but the latest rumblings surrounding Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans are grounded in an unavoidable reality.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / January 6

Zion Williamson Gets Blunt, Urgent Push From Carmelo Anthony to Participate in the Slam Dunk Contest: 'This Is Your Time'

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans not pressed in trade market like Trae Young’s Hawks

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.

Yves Missi News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 6

Pelicans' Yves Missi Reportedly Drawing Trade Interest

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 Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Ranking Pelicans’ top 5 assets besides Trey Murphy III before NBA Trade Deadline

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.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 6

Odds of a Zion Williamson Trade Diminish After Latest Pelicans Report

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 6

Pelicans' Herb Jones Increases Trade Value in Injury Absence

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.

Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III gives Jrue Holiday ‘testament’ after taking CJ McCollum’s crown

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 5

5 Pelicans Who Have Entered Their Final Year in New Orleans

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.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 5

Pelicans Have a Serious Jordan Poole Problem

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.

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Trey Murphy News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4

Pelicans’ Trey Murphy claims all-time franchise record during Heat clash

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 4

Lakers continue to monitor wing market, for now to no avail

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.

Dejounte Murray News / Hoops Wire / January 2

Report: Bucks could renew trade interest in Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray

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 News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

'You Could Put Him in a Category With the Top 10 Guards' – New Orleans Pelicans Rookie Draws Bold Tony Parker Comparisons From Head Coach

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Jordan Poole had the greatest reaction to Jose Alvarado’s punch

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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27