Zion Williamson

Cade Cunningham is a clear first-team All-NBA candidate and has moved up from 19th to 14th in PER. RealGM's Player Value Index Rankings rates him more favorably at No. 7 for this season . NBA PER (Week 17) 1. Nikola Jokic: 33.7 2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.8 3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.2 4. Victor Wembanyama: 27.9 5. Kawhi Leonard: 27.1 6. Luka Doncic: 27.1 7. Joel Embiid: 24.6 8. Jalen Duren: 24.0 9. Jimmy Butler III: 23.5 10. Zion Williamson: 23.3 11. Donovan Mitchell: 23.1 12. Austin Re...

Jordan Poole highlighted a 23-point performance with five 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans outscored Philadelphia 60-35 during the final 21 minutes to beat the 76ers 126-111 on Saturday night. Zion Williamson added 21 points, Saddiq Bey had 20, and 17-year veteran center DeAndre Jordan grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked four shots.

The New Orleans Pelicans enter Friday’s matchup vs. the Milwaukee Bucks with more than positioning at stake. Zion Williamson’s contract incentives have moved into focus as his games-played milestones carry major financial implications for the franchise cornerstone. Williamson has appeared in 40 games this season and is in the midst of a 30‑game streak without […] The post The $16.9 million boost Pelicans’ Zion Williamson is about to get from playing vs. Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has always been a staple of All-Star Weekend. It is the one event we always anticipated watching as kids, and it’s arguably the most searched NBA content on YouTube, as fans always want to relive the jaw-dropping moments from Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Zach LaVine, and Aaron Gordon, among many […] The post Why it’s time for NBA to ditch Dunk Contest after latest flop at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III made five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, Jeremiah Fears scored 14 of his 20 in the second half and the New Orleans Pelicans sent the Sacramento Kings to their 13th straight loss Monday night, 120-94. The Kings have their most consecutive losses since the franchise moved from Kansas City to Sacramento ahead of the 1985-86 season. Murphy has made 23 3-pointers on 40 attempts (72.5%) in the last three games. Zion Williamson scored 18 points on 7-of-11 ...

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch pointed to defensive lapses, stalled offense and a loss of urgency after New Orleans erased an 18-point deficit to win 119-115 on Friday night at Target Center. The result dropped Minnesota to 32-21, while the Pelicans improved to 14-40 behind efficient interior scoring and late execution. “Yeah, I mean, […] The post Chris Finch explains Timberwolves collapse after Pelicans rally behind Zion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans have discovered a formula that’s breathing new life into the James Borrego-led locker room. Getting Herb Jones back in the fold allowed for a shift to a supersized starting lineup built around Williamson and Trey Murphy III’s strengths. Derik Queen has been doing what’s comfortable and limiting mistakes, while Saddiq […] The post Pelicans pointing to 7 improvements in new starting five formula appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans Pelicans are not looking to reinvent the wheel. Interim head coach James Borrego just wants to keep this project on track to show some progress before the 82nd game. Data points matter more than anything for the […] The post Why Pelicans will play ‘as simple as possible’ to close out lost season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a fundamental and deliberate shift. Zion Williamson’s offensive ceiling has never been in doubt; it’s through the All-NBA roof statistically. However, the problem has been building a sustainable defensive ecosystem around a roster anchored by a high-usage, downhill […] The post Why Pelicans will size up to balance defensive scales around Zion Williamson appeared first on ClutchPoi...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are waiting to learn whether they’ll be changing addresses after a former MVP and plenty of other big-name players already have switched teams ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo has been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks have started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since straining his right calf on Jan. 23...

The Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash, sources told ESPN.

All indications point to the New Orleans Pelicans standing pat at the trade deadline, refusing to deal key players such as Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, among others, for draft capital. The Pelicans are believed to fully bought in on this roster, that a clean bill of health moving forward means more competitive basketball. […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson destroys Bucks’ defense in absolutely wild rack attack appeared first on ClutchPoints .

My NBA player props for Wednesday, February 4, include predictions for Zion Williamson, Stephon Castle and Ty Jerome.

It’s always fun to see what Zion Williamson can do.

Jordan Poole has been benched for the last four games for the Pelicans in favor of a starting lineup of Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, and Dereck Queen. This move sent rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears to the bench and Poole out of the rotation altogether, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are caught between talent and fear. They now stare into the most dangerous place an NBA franchise can occupy: the middle ground between potential and reality. As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, New Orleans finds itself armed with elite talent. They are, however, boxed in by draft obligations, looming contracts, […] The post Pelicans’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III decisions looming appeared first on ClutchPoi...

The Sixers look like they’re in good to shape to extend their win streak to three, as they take on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night. Williamson had his fourth consecutive game with 20-plus points. Herb Jones added 16 points to help the Pelicans improve to 13-37. Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson, Jr. each had 16 points for Memphis. Cedric Coward added 13 and Jock Landale had 12. The Grizzlies are 18-28. Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was inactive for the fou...