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On YouTubeNew Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30
What Zion Williamson’s Pelicans are ‘hammering’ amid 2026 NBA Playoffs scramble
As the calendar flips toward the new year, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves once again scraping for relevance in the Western Conference standings.
Zion Williamson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30
Zion Williamson’s new life in Pelicans starting lineup creates optimistic outlook
The New Orleans Pelicans may have fallen short against the New York Knicks. However, Zion Williamson’s return to the starting lineup offered a glimpse of hope for a franchise desperately seeking consistency and direction.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Pack Insider / December 29
NC State offers 2027 #1 PG Nasir Anderson. The Zion Williamson of PGs. 
NC State has offered the #1 PG in the 2027 class, Nasir Anderson. This kid is elite. An absolute bully with the basketball, elite athleticism, plays downhill, great body control and a lefty.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 28
Pelicans' Losing Streak Could Be a Blessing in Disguise Before Trade Deadline
The New Orleans Pelicans had righted the ship after the returns of Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, going on a five-game winning streak. Immediately following that, however, the Pelicans suffered three straight losses with an average margin of 13 points.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30
Dream on: Five NBA names who should shock the world by returning to college basketball
We are in a Wild West era of college basketball. James Nnaji, the 31st pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, recently enrolled at Baylor and may debut this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25
Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline
These are the six biggest trade possibilities to watch and the two best landing spots for each player.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 24
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Nuggets, Cameron Johnson, Knicks
The Pelicans’ surprising five-game winning streak ended Tuesday night in Cleveland, but there was still a notable positive to come out of the loss. Zion Williamson played both games of a back-to-back set for the first time in 14 months, a meaningful checkpoint in his ongoing return, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com.
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 24
Zion Williamson Giving His Trade Value a Major Boost With Recent Dominance
The New Orleans Pelicans righted the ship over the last two weeks after being stuck at the bottom of the Western Conference all season. At 8-23, they still have a long way to go, but the Pels are now a much more formidable team.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hardwood Heroics / December 23
'I Knew He Was Gonna Respond Well' – New Orleans Pelicans Star Draws Plaudits for His ‘Team First Mentality’ Amid Winning Streak
The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, winning each of their last five games. During this stretch, Zion Williamson has bought into interim head coach James Borrego’s bold idea to come off the bench.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 23
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets
The Pelicans are suddenly on a roll. And yes, it’s still strange to type that. Zion Williamson scored 24 points and took over late, pouring in 10 straight during a decisive fourth-quarter stretch to lift New Orleans to a 119-113 win over Dallas.
Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / December 23
Zion Williamson's impressive play off bench leads Pelicans to fifth straight win
Led by their superstar in a new role, the New Orleans Pelicans have now won five games in a row.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22
Pelicans’ Karlo Matkovic slams down beautiful half-court Zion Williamson lob
The New Orleans Pelicans put their four-game winning streak on the line on Monday as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pelicans had a strong start, punctuated by the beautiful connection between Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Pelicans claim first four-game winning streak with Pacers rout
Zion Williamson scored 29 points off the bench and every Pelican to play scored as New Orleans extended its season-high winning streak to four games with Saturday's 128-109 rout of visiting Indiana.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night
The 2025-26 season has not gone quite how the New Orleans Pelicans had envisioned. The never-ending injury saga surrounding star Zion Williamson has played
New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / December 19
Zion Williamson Era in New Orleans Is Effectively Over After Comeback Win vs. Rockets
The New Orleans Pelicans completed an exciting comeback against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The largest comeback in franchise history, the Pelicans erased a 25-point deficit in front of an electric Smoothie King Center crowd for the best win of the season.
New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Lou Williams declares Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s window ‘closed’
Zion Williamson’s career has been incredibly frustrating for fans to follow. The first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Williamson was drafted with the potential to be an all-time great.
New Orleans Pelicans News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Ex-Pelicans Teammate Leaks Group Chat Reaction to Zion Williamson–Moriah Mills Controversy
The New Orleans Pelicans have witnessed an eventful tenure for Zion Williamson. The most notable of those controversies was the Moriah Mills incident, which garnered significant attention in the NBA world a few years ago.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Wire / December 15
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson delivers off bench in first game back: ‘Felt pretty good’
Zion Williamson returned to action Sunday in an unfamiliar role, coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career as the Pelicans managed his minutes following a right hip adductor strain.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 14
Zion Williamson helps Pelicans nab win in return against Bulls
Zion Williamson gave his New Orleans Pelicans teammates a taste of what they have been missing the last two weeks. Trey Murphy III, along with rookies Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen, showed Williamson what the team is capable of going forward.
New 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).
New Orleans Pelicans News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 11
What Might a Zion Williamson Trade Look Like for the Sixers?
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Zion Williamson is injured again. In early December, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that Williamson had been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hip adductor strain and would be sidelined indefinitely.
New Orleans Pelicans 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 / EssentiallySports / December 3
Zion Williamson Injury Update: Pelicans’ Latest Statement on Star’s Adductor Strain Recovery & Expected Return Timeline
Zion Williamson’s season took another sharp turn this week, and Pelicans fans felt it the moment his name disappeared from the pregame availability sheet.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / December 2
Report: Pelicans F Zion Williamson to miss 'extended time'
New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson is expected to miss extended time with a right adductor injury, ESPN reported Tuesday. Williamson was downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves with "right adductor soreness." The 25-year-old will be re-evaluated in three weeks, according to ESPN.
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / November 5
Pelicans' situation goes from bad to worse with Zion Williamson injury news
Williamson appeared in five of the Pelicans’ first six games to open this season and performed well.
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