The origins of 2026's most valuable draft picks - the ones that could turn into top-10 selections - are pretty widely known. For instance, it's no secret that the Hawks control the most favorable of New Orleans' and Milwaukee's 2026 first-rounders as a result of the Pelicans trading up for Derik Queen on draft night […]
James Borrego is not interested in manufacturing a narrative around what the New Orleans Pelicans have done after the NBA All-Star break. The math on the playoff picture is what it is, but what’s brewing inside the Big Easy’s locker room, the coach insists, is very real. Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray might be playing […] The post Pelicans’ James Borrego doesn’t sugarcoat ‘biggest factor’ in NOLA turnaround appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Knicks could be headed toward major offseason decisions. If this current group doesn’t finish the job, changes are coming. That much feels clear. One hypothetical trade idea making the rounds comes from Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report, who floated a deal that would send Pelicans star Zion Williamson to New York for OG Anunoby. […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Zion Williamson to Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue acknowledged Thursday’s 105-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans exposed transition and execution issues. “We missed a lot of free throws… had a lot of opportunities like three-on-twos, two-on-ones, four on twos, and just not capitalizing in transition,” Lue said, pointing to a recurring problem over the past […] The post Tyronn Lue on Clippers’ transition struggles in loss to Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New Orleans Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego highlighted his team’s ability to close out games despite a shaky fourth quarter in Thursday’s 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Borrego credited the two-man game between Saddiq Bey and Trey Murphy III for providing key plays down the stretch. “Thought the separator was really that […] The post James Borrego praises Pelicans’ fourth-quarter resilience in win over Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Trey Murphy III scored 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans extended their home winning streak to seven games with a 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Saddiq Bey had 20 points and Zion Williamson added 15 for the Pelicans, who swept the two-game set against the Clippers after 124-109 win, also at home, on Wednesday night.
The Clippers desperately needed Kawhi Leonard on Thursday night as the Pelicans came away with a 105-99 victory to give Los Angeles their 4th straight loss.
Pelicans are expected to offer Zion Williamson massive contract extension in the 2026 offseason.
Miller is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game in New Orleans, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
The LA Clippers are in the middle of a three-game road trip, currently in New Orleans on Thursday night for the second night of a back-to-back set and the fifth game in a tough five-in-seven stretch for the team. Seven-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard returned from a one-game absence on Wednesday night and played against […] The post Is Kawhi Leonard playing tonight? Clippers vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While he acknowledges that he would vote for Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if the season ended today, Sam Amick of The Athletic says Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama continues to strengthen his case in the race for Most Valuable Player and could steal some top-two votes that have long appeared earmarked for Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets […]
Forward Naji Marshall, who drew some trade interest before the deadline, has recently shown why the Dallas Mavericks were reluctant to move him, according to Nate Sanchez of The Dallas Morning News. Marshall delivered his best performance of the season on Monday in New Orleans, finishing with 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and no […] The post Naji Marshall proves Mavericks right to keep him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi drew significant trade interest ahead of this season’s deadline, but ultimately stayed in New Orleans and has continued to earn praise from head coach James Borrego. Following a strong performance in Monday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks, where he posted 10 rebounds, five blocks, and five assists, Borrego highlighted […] The post James Borrego reacts to Yves Missi’s defensive progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans Thursday at 8:00 PM ET at the Smoothie King Center, with both teams dealing with significant injury concerns. Multiple starters and rotation players are listed out or questionable, which could impact rotations and game strategy. Los Angeles enters the game with Bradley Beal […] The post Clippers vs Pelicans injury report: who will play on March 19 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Clippers somehow could not handle the Pelicans' hot scoring as they lost 124-109 in a surprising matchup on Wednesday night.
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday night. Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and John Collins added 18 for the Clippers, who dropped a game below .500 (34-35), but maintained a tenuous hold on the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference standings, a half-game ahead of Portland.
The Mavericks, Pelicans, and Grizzlies are in a rock fight for draft positioning.
Dunn will come off the bench for Wednesday's game in New Orleans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
This one would flip the league on its head. A proposed three-team deal from Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in New York. Not just a rumor. A full-on reshaping. Knicks get: GiannisBucks get: Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, two first-round picksPelicans get: Karl-Anthony Towns Start in New York. You drop Giannis next to […] The post NBA offseason trade proposal sends Giannis to Knicks, Zion to Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
