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NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 19
Why Jamahl Mosley Is Perfect Coach to Unlock Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is about to embark on his eighth season in the NBA. Despite the meteoric expectations when the Pelicans drafted him in 2019, the two-time All-Star still faces more questions than answers about his career trajectory—most of them not about his talent, but his nightly availability.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / September 18
Pelicans Sign Defensive Stalwart to $55.5M Deal as Fears Mount Over Zion Williamson-Led Team
The New Orleans Pelicans largely remained quiet this offseason. The only significant commitment that they made was to Saddiq Bey, handing the SG a three-year, $55.5 million contract.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / September 10
Zion Williamson and 3 Other Pelicans With the Most at Stake This Season
The New Orleans Pelicans will enter the 2026-27 season with a new head coach, a slightly revamped roster, and no shortage of unanswered questions. Several players face pressure this year, including Zion Williamson.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2
Why Zion Williamson holds key to Pelicans’ 2026-27 contingency plans if things go south again
The Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans can talk about internal growth, better health, and the defensive identity Jamahl Mosley intends to establish.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 27
Paolo Banchero Explains Why He Never Got The Same Hype As Zion Williamson Or Cooper Flagg
The NBA is stacked with a whole generation of rising young stars, and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is one of them. In just four seasons with the Magic, he has proven himself as their most important player with a solid all-around game and consistent, mature leadership on the floor.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27
Why Zion Williamson, Pelicans sidekick will take advantage of NBA’s wild player movement to make 2027 All-Star Game
As the NBA navigates an unprecedented era of rapid player movement and roster turnover, stability has become a luxury in Louisiana. Amid the chaos of LeBron and Giannis changing teams, the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans stood relatively still.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Habit / August 25
The Pelicans need to make this obvious decision to save their team
When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion Williamson in 2019, there was a ray of hope for the franchise after they traded away Anthony Davis. Williamson was dubbed as a generational talent that could lead the Pelicans to the promised land.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 24
How Zion Williamson’s Pelicans can change ‘toughness’ conversation this season
Toughness is one of those NBA words that can mean almost anything until a team is forced to prove it. EVP Joe Dumars has said the word so often this offseason that it has become shorthand for everything the Zion Williamson-era New Orleans Pelicans are trying to fix.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a new forward to their fold. On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Western Conference franchise has come to terms with former Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Buckle up, it’s the annual Zion Williamson in the lab video to get Pelicans fans hyped again
The New Orleans Pelicans look increasingly set to continue with Zion Williamson as their franchise star, especially considering the quiet offseason they have had thus far.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Scottie Pippen rips Pelicans’ Zion Williamson’s work ethic with diet concerns
Zion Williamson was drafted first overall in 2019 after a freshman season at Duke in which he was named the national college player of the year. The high-flying forward was one of the most highly touted prospects in recent memory and was supposed to turn the New Orleans Pelicans around.
New Orleans Pelicans News / TWSN / August 10
Zion Williamson Faces Make-or-Break Season After Latest New Orleans Pelicans Contract Report
Zion Williamson was once viewed as the centerpiece player for the future on the New Orleans Pelicans, but things have drastically changed. With Williamson eligible to sign another contract extension this offseason, it has been reported that New Orleans is unlikely to offer him one.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / August 8
No Extension For Zion Williamson As Pelicans Evaluate Their Future
After going 26-56 last season (11th in the West), the New Orleans Pelicans are still in rebuilding mode. With a roster of mostly young and unproven players, the Pelicans are early in the process of building and developing a championship team, and they are in no rush to change it.
New Orleans Pelicans News / BodyBuildingBros / July 21
When Zion Williamson revealed the workout regimen behind his impressive transformation
Zion Williamson was arguably in his best shape ever ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. With a leaner, more athletic look, Pelicans fans couldn’t help but be excited about the transformation.
New Orleans Pelicans News / HITC / July 20
NBA fans are saying ‘the league is in trouble’ after seeing Zion Williamson weight loss images
Here we go again. Zion Williamson’s off-season look comes right on schedule, with NBA fans speculating on what this could mean for the New Orleans Pelicans next season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Total Pro Sports / May 21
Pelicans Reportedly Sending Strong Signal About Zion Williamson’s Future Ahead of Offseason
The New Orleans Pelicans are searching for a new head coach. Apparently, they have told potential candidates that, if hired, they will be tasked with coaching Zion Williamson.
What It Would Take for the Pelicans to Trade Zion Williamson
The Zion Williamson era with the New Orleans Pelicans, in totality, has been a disappointment. The much-heralded former No. 1 overall pick just completed his seventh season in New Orleans, had one of the healthiest years of his career, yet his team finished with only 26 wins.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 16
Pelicans' Zion Williamson Reveals Offseason Plans
Another season just ended with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson not participating in the playoffs. The two-time All-Star has not played in a single playoff game since being drafted with the No.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday.
New Orleans Pelicans 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 / Hoops Wire / March 14
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Reaches Contract Incentive, Boosts Salary
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has hit another milestone in his contract. By appearing in his 51st game of the season, Williamson increased the guaranteed portion of his salary for next year from $16.9 million to $25.3 million, ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2
Pelicans' Zion Williamson fires back at popular narrative about him
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson revealed that there is one popular narrative about him that bothers him more than the others.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Yardbarker / March 3
Zion Williamson's impressive healthy streak ends
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson recently saw an eye-popping streak come to an end this past weekend. Williamson's career-high stretch of 35 consecutive games played in a season was snapped after he missed the Pelicans matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an ankle injury.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Zion Williamson is about to get a large financial reward
Zion Williamson is quietly stacking up his number of games played.
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