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Pelicans Rookie Gets Starting Debut After Zion Williamson's Absence vs Celtics

The NBA will see two winless teams matchup on Monday, with the New Orleans Pelicans playing host to the Boston Celtics. Even though both teams clearly have talent on their rosters, injuries are holding them back from being the best versions of themselves.

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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.

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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.

Pelicans Around the Web

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

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.

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.

Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 26

Jordan Poole Reacts to NBA Confirming Mistake on his Crucial Possession vs Spurs

The New Orleans Pelicans have started off the 2025-26 NBA season with a 0-2 record. In their most recent matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, they lost 120-116 in overtime.

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Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 26

Zion Williamson Expected to Receive Some Much-Needed Relief Soon

The New Orleans Pelicans have suffered a slow start to the season, dropping their first two games. That slow start can in large part be attributed to a roster that has been bogged down by injuries to several crucial pieces, but a positive report coming out of Sunday's practice session could mean that the Pelicans' injury woes are coming to an end.

Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

How Pelicans want Zion Williamson’s ‘impact to be felt’ on defense

The opening moments of an NBA game can often reveal a team’s intentions. For the family-focused New Orleans Pelicans, their starting defensive strategy in the season opener sent a clear message: Zion Williamson is being asked to lead on both ends of the court.

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