New Orleans Pelicans

The NBA trade deadline creates urgency for teams in several unique ways, and this season presents a stark contrast between two All-Stars reportedly on the block. Zion Williamson’s piecemeal New Orleans Pelicans and Trae Young’s agitated Atlanta Hawks are dealing with two drastically different trade market equations. While Young’s name has dominated trade speculation with […] The post Why Zion Williamson’s Pelicans not pressed in trade market like Trae Young’s Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, and a viral clip went everywhere in minutes. Lakers star Luka Doncic delivered another closing act as his story grew louder in real time. A courtside fan barked first to Luka, then Doncic heard it. Then he answered the only way he knows. Shot. Net. Turn. […] The post Lakers star Luka Doncic’s ‘What did you say motherf****r?’ trash talk to fan caught on viral video appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Trey Murphy III made franchise history with his 3-point shooting in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Murphy is going through his fifth season in the NBA with the Pelicans. He has made significant strides into becoming one of the team’s best two-way players, building his consistency as a […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy claims all-time franchise record during Heat clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers would not have taken a win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night if it weren’t for LeBron James, that much is certain. Luka Doncic may have drilled the dagger triple to put the game out of the Pelicans’ reach, but it was James who built a cushion for the […] The post It’s safe to say Lakers’ Luka Doncic doesn’t plan on playing until 41 like LeBron James appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In an attempt to help the Heat return to winning ways, we explore a unique trade idea that would see Miami acquire Zion Williamson.

Age is really just a construct for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. James has defied logic with his level of play at 41 years old. While most people his age are dealing with physical problems and medical bills, the four-time MVP has continued to soar high and gallantly compete. Against the New Orleans Pelicans […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James defies aging with incredible windmill slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Herro has missed the last ten games with a right toe contusion. Herro is averaging 23.2 points and 5.0 rebounds in six games this year.

Critics of today’s NBA sometimes claim the players simply do not know their history. However, Trey Murphy III broke that mold right after getting called up during the NBA Draft. Well, at least when it came to breaking three-pointer records with the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans. The 17th overall pick was going to be quite […] The post Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III gives Jrue Holiday ‘testament’ after taking CJ McCollum’s crown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit with a wave of injury issues for multiple players through the first couple of months of the regular season, one whom is veteran guard Gabe Vincent. But help could be on the horizon, albeit not right away. Prior to the Lakers’ game against the Memphis […] The post Gabe Vincent gets crucial injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat upset the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, the team had been on a four-game winning streak until they came back down to Earth after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night, 125-115. In a frustrating night that included Heat star and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez […] The post Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell drop blunt takes on Heat’s outlook after Timberwolves loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to trade for a two-way forward with size before the February 5 deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers have previously been linked with Herb Jones and Keon Ellis , with the Pelicans resisting offers for Jones and Trey Murphy III. Stein adds that the Lakers will only sacrifice this summer's financial flexibility to acquire a "real needle-mover" at the forward position. JJ Redick recently criticized the Lakers' lack of defense fol...

Mavericks eye Pelicans’ 2026 pick as reset plans come into focus.

After easing back into action following an adductor strain, the New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has returned to the starting lineup for the past two games after opening his comeback off the bench. In that span, he’s delivered his first two 30-point performances of the season, showing signs of offensive rhythm and physical […] The post James Borrego unhappy with Pelicans’ defense appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Zion Williamson scored a season-high 35 points on Friday against Portland but the shorthanded Pelicans dropped their sixth straight game, writes Lee East of NOLA.com. “He looks great,” head coach James Borrego said of Williamson, who has notched 30-plus points in three straight contests, matching a career high. “His spirit is right. His mind is […]

Going into 2026, the busted-up New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a familiar, albeit uncomfortable, position. However, though sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there is no scent of surrender in the Smoothie King Center. According to interim coach James Borrego, a determined sense of resolve hangs in the air around Zion […] The post How Pelicans plan to ‘keep fighting, keep believing’ during Mardi Gras 2026 run appeared first on ClutchPoints .