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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 13
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could make early return, suit up Sunday
Zion Williamson is suddenly back in the picture, and sooner than almost anyone expected. Pelicans coach James Borrego said Williamson practiced Saturday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Chicago, according to Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / December 13
Zion Williamson Practices, Could Return Sunday
Pelicans head coach James Borrego said injured forward Zion Williamson practiced on Saturday and will be listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday’s game at Chicago, per Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com (Twitter link).
James Borrego News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 13
It's Time to Make James Borrego the Permanent Pelicans Head Coach
Only looking at the New Orleans Pelicans' record under him, it may be difficult to argue that James Borrego has been doing a good job as the interim head coach.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Jose Alvarado News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 12
Jose Alvarado Already Has a Contender Interested in Trading for Him
With the NBA trade season kicking off on December 15, when players who signed offseason deals become eligible to be traded, rumors are swirling around potential moves the 4-22 New Orleans Pelicans will make.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Jordan Poole News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 12
Jordan Poole's Return Takes Pelicans' Offense to Another Level
Even though wins have been hard to come by for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, the offense has been looking much better under interim head coach James Borrego.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 12
Rookies Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears viewed as Pelicans untouchables
The Pelicans’ internal trade hierarchy appears to be shifting. According to Marc Stein of the Stein Line, New Orleans now views rookies Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears as the most untouchable players on the roster.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 12
Pelicans' Rookies Offering Hope of a Bright Future with Hot Start
On Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans rookies continued the transcendent start to their debut seasons. In a 23-point win over the Trail Blazers, the team’s rookies in Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen were again spectacular, which is quickly becoming par for the course for the New Orleans newbies.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 12
Pelicans Are Making a Mistake by Not Already Selling on the Trade Market
The New Orleans Pelicans are more than a quarter through the season and already find themselves in the basement of the NBA at 4-22. Any hope coming into the year quickly vanished once the team got off to such a slow start that it led to the dismissal of their former head coach, Willie Green.
Jordan Poole News / Hardwood Heroics / December 12
'I Hated It' – New Orleans Pelicans Guard Gets Brutally Honest on Missing 16 Consecutive Games
Jordan Poole was one of the catalysts behind the New Orleans Pelicans’ 143-120 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, which snapped their seven-game losing streak.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 12
NBA roundup: Pelicans end 7-game slide with rout of Blazers
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game skid with a 143-120 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Jordan Poole News / Total Apex Sports / December 12
Poole’s Return Sparks Pelicans’ Historic Offensive Explosion Against Blazers 143-120
It had been nearly a month since the New Orleans Pelicans felt good about a basketball game. The locker room was quiet, the losses were piling up, and the frustration was mounting with every missed rotation and clanked rim.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 11
Pelicans roll over Trail Blazers to end 7-game skid
Trey Murphy III scored 24 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a seven-game skid with a 143-120 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11
Herb Jones ejected after heated moment with ref in Blazers game
The New Orleans Pelicans recently got Herb Jones back in the lineup after dealing with a calf injury, but lost him again for the time being as he was given an ejection during the team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Joe Dumars News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11
Pelicans’ Joe Dumars gets why NBA world was wondering ‘what the f**k’ he was doing with draft-night trade
Joe Dumars understood the confusion the NBA world had towards the moves he made this past offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans was active throughout the 2025 NBA Draft, where they drafted Derik Queen while making trades with their draft picks.
Herbert Jones News / Hoops Wire / December 11
Pelicans not entertaining trade offers for Herbert Jones
The Pelicans aren’t entertaining offers for Herbert Jones, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic, cooling off a storyline that has circulated around the NBA and inside Lakers circles for weeks.
Jordan Poole News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11
Pelicans’ Jordan Poole gets significant injury upgrade for Blazers game
Jordan Poole has not played for the New Orleans Pelicans since Nov. 4 due to a left quad strain. Now, after missing over a month’s worth of action, it appears as if Poole could make his return on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 11
NBA Rookie of the Year Rankings: Where Are Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears?
Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears have been two of the brightest spots for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. As exciting as it is two have two potential future offensive stars, it's important to take a look at their place in the rookie hierarchy.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / December 10
Could Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen Turn the Pelicans Around?
The New Orleans Pelicans have the NBA's worst record with just three wins compared to 22 losses. Now more than ever this decade, the franchise appears headed for a complete rebuild.
Derik Queen News / Yardbarker / December 9
Derik Queen doing his best to justify much-maligned Pelicans trade
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to 3-22, but rookie Derik Queen is giving them hope for the future.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8
Bill Simmons floats ‘wild card’ trade destination for Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III
Bill Simmons had an intriguing trade scenario for the New Orleans Pelicans, especially when it involves Trey Murphy III. Murphy is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / December 7
Pelicans Reversing Course, Considering Trading Much-Desired Two-Way Forward?
After what appears to be a failed attempt to retool its roster to make a run at the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, are the New Orleans Pelicans ready to embrace a complete rebuild?
Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 5
Report: Pelicans are eager to move on from Zion Williamson
If the New Orleans Pelicans have their way, they will be able to move on from Zion Williamson as quickly as possible.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / December 4
Pelicans rumors: Williamson, Murphy, Jones, Alvarado
Hired as the Pelicans‘ new head of basketball operations in the spring, Joe Dumars opted against pursuing a trade of oft-injured forward Zion Williamson during his first summer on the job.
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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