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Two of West's worst face off as Pelicans visit Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night with an opportunity to complete a three-game season sweep. New Orleans (25-52) arrives in California's capital city on a six-game losing streak, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a 118-106 loss in Portland on Thursday.

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Final Injury Report for Pelicans-Trail Blazers: Will Trey Murphy III, Jerami Grant Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup. New Orleans enters Thursday’s game with a 25-51 record after losing at home to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

Zion Williamson News / Hoops Wire / April 1

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on future: ‘I could be traded… that’s the realism of it’

Pelicans star Zion Williamson isn’t ignoring the noise. He’s acknowledging it. Speaking to Yaron Weitzman of Yahoo Sports, Williamson addressed the possibility of being moved this offseason.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Zion Williamson addresses Pelicans trade rumors

Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans remains in question.

Steph Curry sets target date for his return from injury

Irritated Jason Kidd responds to Mark Cuban's latest comments

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New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 1

5 Pelicans Who Are Entering Their Final April in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans have six more games left in what has been a disastrous season. Between now and April 12, the Pelicans will try to get as many wins as possible to give their fans some hope for next season.

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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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Why Pelicans must make key contract decision on surprising 2nd-round sensation

The New Orleans Pelicans have max-level decisions to deal with, and those negotiations may drag on through the next NBA Trade Deadline. However, the front office has one option that, on paper, looks like a formality for a former ‘draft and stash’ second-round pick.

James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 31

Pelicans' Latest Losing Streak Jeopardizes James Borrego's Future in New Orleans

After briefly looking like a competitive team that can hold its own against some of the best teams in the NBA, the New Orleans Pelicans suffered three consecutive deflating losses last week to make it five in a row.

James Borrego News / Scoop B / March 30

New Direction in the Big Easy: Pelicans Expected to Pivot from James Borrego in Upcoming Coaching Search

NEW ORLEANS The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for a transformative offseason. After a season defined by transition and evaluation, internal signals suggest the franchise is ready to move past the interim era and install a new permanent leader on the sidelines.

James Borrego News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Pelicans weighing coaching decision with James Borrego

The Pelicans have a decision to make and it starts on the sideline. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the biggest question in New Orleans this offseason is whether James Borrego has done enough to remove the interim tag.

Derik Queen News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 30

Derik Queen Continues to Trend in the Wrong Direction With 2 Weeks Left in the Season

The New Orleans Pelicans have lost all the momentum they have built in recent weeks after dropping five consecutive games. Despite looking competitive earlier in the losing streak, the Pelicans were particularly hopeless against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 30

Pelicans' Need to Trade Zion Williamson in the Offseason Is Painfully Clear

Zion Williamson deserves all the credit in the world for the work he has put in over the last year to improve his body and conditioning. The 25-year-old power forward has been healthier than he has been in a long time and looks fit and athletic.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Pelicans’ G League Affiliate To Become Laketown Squadron

The Pelicans announced Monday in a press release that their G League affiliate will move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Kenner, Louisiana, and be renamed the Laketown Squadron.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 30

James Borrego Takes a Clear Jab at Derik Queen & Zion Williamson After Rockets Loss

After briefly looking like a competitive team bringing a fight against good teams, the New Orleans Pelicans came back down to earth over the last week.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Final Injury Report for Rockets-Pelicans: Will Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray Play?

The New Orleans Pelicans are at home on Sunday night as they host the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. New Orleans enters Sunday’s game with a 25-50 record after losing on the road to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 28

Pelicans turning to Zion to end 4-game skid vs. Rockets

Interim New Orleans coach James Borrego wants to see an aggressive, attack-minded Zion Williamson from the opening tip, when the Pelicans seek to end a four-game skid with a victory against the visiting Houston Rockets on Sunday.

Trey Murphy News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 28

Trey Murphy's Value for Pelicans Made Obvious in His Absence

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the midst of another extended losing streak. Just when it seemed like the Pels had turned a corner and things were looking up ahead of the final stretch of the season, they lost four games in a row.

Karlo Matkovic News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 27

Karlo Matkovic's Emergence Gives the Pelicans a Fascinating Offseason Decision

The New Orleans Pelicans have only a few weeks left in their regular season before a long summer of changes. New Orleans will need to solidify their head coaching position and make some important decisions on roster construction.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 27

Jordan Poole Is Completely Out of Pelicans' Plans After Another DNP

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their third loss on Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons, falling to 25-49 for the season. At this point, Pelicans fans are less worried about the team's record and more about what the team can take with them to next season.