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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 31
New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Herb Jones to ATL, Mitchell Robinson to Pelicans, Knicks Add Depth
Ever since the Hawks made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals, the defense has been a problem for them. They finished 18th in team defensive rating last season, which is an improvement from finishing 27th in 2023-24.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Pelicans' Herbert Jones done for season after shoulder surgery
Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has had successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff, per a New Orleans press release.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 11
Pelicans Starter Expected to Miss Remainder of Season
In January, New Orleans Pelicans defensive star Herbert Jones suffered a shoulder injury. At the time, it was reported that he would be out indefinitely with no timetable for his return.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / February 11
Pelicans bracing for veteran forward to miss rest of season
There’s a good chance that Pelicans forward Herbert Jones will be shut down for the season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / January 19
New Report on Potential Mavericks-Pelicans Trade
The New Orleans Pelicans have won three-straight games, but are just 11-32 on the season. What was a promising roster in the offseason has been decimated by injuries, leaving New Orleans with a shell of the group it entered the season with.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 11
Mavericks Trade Target Out Indefinitely With Injury
The Dallas Mavericks have been evaluating trade options this season, looking to acquire either some frontcourt help or a defensive ace on the wing. One player they'd been checking in on will be on the shelf for the time being.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10
Key Pelicans forward out indefinitely with shoulder injury
A rough season continues for the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Trade Rumors Regarding Key New Orleans Pelicans Player Get Dallas Mavericks Update
This season has been a complete disaster for the New Orleans Pelicans as they currently hold the worst record in the NBA. The Pelicans’ season was over as soon as it started thanks to their roster being hit by the injury bug.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 1
Mavericks targeting All-Defensive player on trade market?
The Dallas Mavericks have had a mostly middling defense this season, and they may be trying to address that ahead of the trade deadline. In a feature on Wednesday, Christian Clark of The Athletic mentioned New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones as a possible trade target for the Mavs.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 30
Cavaliers Should Explore Trade For Dynamic Pelicans Wing
The NBA's trade season is one of the most exciting times for basketball fans. It certainly looks like that is starting to pick up with the recent Dorian Finney-Smith trade between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / December 15
Are the Pelicans open to a complete rebuild?
Nothing has gone right for the New Orleans Pelicans in recent years.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 5
Watch: Pelicans' Herbert Jones blocks Suns' Devin Booker at the buzzer
Herbert Jones played his first game for the New Orleans Pelicans since Oct. 29 on Thursday night. He made a big defensive impact right away.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / December 4
Pelicans provide injury updates on Zion Williamson, four others
The injury-ravaged Pelicans have announced that Zion Williamson is progressing well in his recovery from a left hamstring strain.
NBA News / LWOSports.com / November 13
The NBA’s Injury Issues
Injuries are an unfortunate part of any sports league and are something that teams are expected to anticipate, deal with, and overcome. The start of the 2024-2025 season, however, has brought up some concerns for the NBA as a league.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / November 1
Pelicans' CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones nursing injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans will be without guard CJ McCollum and forward Herb Jones for a few weeks, the team announced Friday. McCollum, 33, will be sidelined approximately two-to-three weeks after being diagnosed with a right adductor strain.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / November 1
Pelicans' injury woes continue with two more players sidelined
It’s a tough blow for the Pelicans, who are now down three starters and a key reserve a little over a week into the 2024-25 season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / October 11
New Orleans Pelicans: Herbert Jones’ New Shocking Role Alongside Zion Williamson in 2024-25, Revealed by Insider
The New Orleans Pelicans undoubtedly strengthened their roster this summer, particularly with the addition of Dejounte Murray, and fans are curious to see what their lineup will look like this upcoming season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / October 1
New Orleans Pelicans Star Predicted To Lead NBA in a Key Defensive Stat
If there is one thing that the New Orleans Pelicans have been known for over the past few seasons, it's their defensive ability. With Herbert Jones leading
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 20
Why New Orleans Pelicans Need To Keep Herbert Jones in Starting Five
There has been a lot of discussion heading into the 2024-25 NBA regular season about what head coach Willie Green is going to do with the New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 21, 2024
Kings expressing trade interest in Herb Jones, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jerami Grant
It’s safe to say the Sacramento Kings aren’t satisfied with their current place in the standings. So they seemingly are looking for ways to do something about it.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 20, 2024
Pelicans ‘open’ to moving Herb Jones as trade deadline looms
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the thick of the NBA Western Conference playoff picture, sitting in fifth place with a 25-18 record. Despite this, the Pelicans could be looking to shake things up a little bit as the NBA trade deadline nears.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / November 2, 2023
Pelicans forward Herb Jones states early case for All-Defensive NBA honors with dominant performance
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones keeps doing his thing without the recognition he deserves. But recognition might finally be in the cards during the 2023-24 NBA season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2023
Why surprising Pelicans move is the right one
By locking him up this offseason as opposed to waiting until later, it allows the Pels to get a great deal on a defensive cornerstone instead of him having another strong season and demanding more money on the market next year in free agency.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / June 8, 2023
New Orleans Pelicans stock up, stock down
Here's a look at four New Orleans players whose stock is heading up, or down.
NBA Draft risers and fallers from March Madness
Sometimes it is a guy who looks like he'll develop into an NBA player in a couple of years but breaks out in the tournament and becomes an immediate prospect. With the draft still months away, here are the draft risers and fall-ers from March Madness.
Winners and losers from the second week of the NCAA Tournament
We are guaranteed our first national champion west of the Mississippi since 2008 and we could see our first champion west of the Rockies since 1997. So here are the winners and losers of the second week of the NCAA tournament.
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