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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson downplays severity of foot injury

On Monday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans dropped to 0-3 with a home loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics. One could almost hear a collective audible groan from the Pelicans’ fanbase when it was announced that star Zion Williamson would miss this game due to a foot injury.

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Zion Williamson Gives Injury Update After Missing Pelicans vs. Celtics Game

The New Orleans Pelicans are off to a brutal start in the 2025-26 season. After a disastrous 21-61 campaign last year that saw them finish near the bottom of the Western Conference, the team hoped things would turn around with a relatively healthy roster.

Jordan Poole News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Jordan Poole Fires Another Shot At Washington, 'Dead In There'

Jordan Poole has wasted no time talking down on the entire Washington Wizards franchise since he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans leading up to the draft.

Willie Green News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 28

Pelicans Coach Willie Green 'Disappointed' After Blowout Loss to Celtics

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

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How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Pelicans Around the Web

Zion Williamson named Heat's 'dream' trade target by NBA analyst · Sporting News

Why Zion Williamson isn't playing tonight for Pelicans vs. Celtics with injury news · Sporting News

Pelicans rule Zion out with bone contusion in foot · ESPN

Zion Williamson injury update: Will Pels’ 2-time All-Star play tonight vs. Celtics? · Sporting News

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / October 27

Zion Williamson already out for Pelicans' third game with injury

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.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to miss time with hamstring strain

Celtics face this key question amid their worst start in 12 years

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Huge Austin Reaves game exposes the porous Kings defense

Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has already made NBA history

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Pelicans’ Willie Green making same ‘consistent’ demands as Zion Williamson injuries pile up

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.

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

Jordan Poole Throws Shade at Former Team After Pelicans' Home Opener

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 News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Jordan Poole takes dig at Washington Wizards, compares New Orleans Pelicans to Golden State Warriors

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

Celtics, Pelicans have first win at stake in matchup

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / October 25

New Orleans Pelicans' Rookie Duo Shines in Overtime Loss to Spurs

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24