New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans visited the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center on Tuesday in the preseason, and Zion Williamson did not waste time in treating the crowd to a rim-rattling play. In their second possession, Williams received a pass from Herbert Jones at the top of the key. Seeing a huge gap in the […] The post Zion Williamson’s explosive first preseason bucket will have fans feeling optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed the growth he’s seen in rookie Aday Mara. Thunder rookie Mara is projected to shine defensively for Oklahoma City. It’s one of the biggest reasons he was selected 12th overall in this year’s draft. Before Mara’s Thunder […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault highlights Aday Mara as biggest offseason riser appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordan Hawkins and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Hawkins recently became a free agent after he agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryson Graham is the lead executive of the Bulls and was in the front office of the New Orleans Pelicans when Hawkins was the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. The Bulls were one of the only teams in the NBA with an open Two-Way spot.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his offseason improvement. Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA about Jalen Williams coming back. Now, he’s revealing how he continues to get better after winning MVP in back-to-back seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander has worked on his game on both […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals what makes him a better player entering his ninth season appea...

The Bulls will sign guard Jordan Hawkins to a two-way contract, according to reports from Shams Charania of ESPN and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links). As Scotto notes, Hawkins will be reuniting with new Bulls head of basketball operations Bryson Graham, who was a member of New Orleans’ front office when the Pelicans drafted […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, nearly half the roster will be unavailable. Thunder’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara will be available along with fellow rookies Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh, as will third-year guards Ajay Mitchell […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals lineup plans for Thunder’s preseason opener vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New Orleans Pelicans have sold toughness, accountability, and defense as franchise pillars for most of Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson’s careers. Yet, despite having NBA All-Defense dynamo Herb Jones, those promises have too often given way to missed rotations, easy paint touches, and generally lackadaisical transition play. Hired to oversee a cultural reset […] The post Exclusive: Inside Jamahl Mosley’s cultural reset for do-or-die Zion Williamson season with Pelicans appeared first ...

Spurs free-agent acquisition Tobias Harris suffered a calf strain during camp that has him questionable for the team's Oct. 20 season opener vs. OKC.

Pelicans Bennedict Mathurin sounds pretty happy to be somewhere he feels wanted. Mathurin joined the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract after finishing last season with the Clippers, and he made his feelings fairly clear when discussing his new home. “It’s great to be where a team really wants me,” Mathurin told Fox 8 […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Jordan Hawkins have agreed to part ways via waivers, allowing the 2023 lottery pick to find a new home in free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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As Zion Williamson eyes a resurgence this season, Nick Young reveals how the Pelicans' forward can regain his All-Star status.

The Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest moves of the offseason by bringing Kawhi Leonard back from the Clippers, but they may look to make another big move later in the season to further fortify their title chances. Jalen Duren's Holdout, Training Camp Intel | Clutch Scoops with @TomerAzarly and @BrettSiegelNBA https://t.co/ThOGVmQUUT — ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: ClutchPoints insider wonders if Raptors, Pelicans could be blockbuster trade partners this season appeared first on ...

Let's break down what to like and be concerned about, a lineup to watch and a reasonable range for them to finish in the standings.

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray believes that health is wealth for the roster. (via New Orleans Pelicans): “Everybody’s healthy. There’s been a knock in New Orleans: health’s been a problem. Health is wealth for all of us here. In real life, obviously we play a sport, so you gotta be healthy to be […] The post Dejounte Murray: “Everybody’s healthy” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New Orleans Pelicans made a good move in the offseason by signing Bennedict Mathurin, who was coming off a strong campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers, to a two-year, $16 million contract. The Pelicans added a two-way weapon in Mathurin. He has steadily improved since arriving in the NBA as the No. 6 pick […] The post Did Pelicans’ Bennedict Mathurin just take a shot at his former teams with intriguing statement? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson candidly reflected on his career trajectory at Monday's media day, acknowledging he has fallen short of expectations despite entering his eighth NBA season. "I'm not where I want to be," said Williamson. Williamson offered a similarly direct assessment when asked to explain. "I'm just not where I need to be," said Williamson. "(I'm) not where I want to be." Williamson's comments come as he and the Pelicans organization express confidence in a new a...

The New Orleans Pelicans are in an undeniably tough position right now. After finishing with a 26-56 record last season, they lack veteran leadership as well as a clear plan or vision for the future. Going into this campaign, expectations couldn’t be lower for what is very much still a young, rebuilding team. Even so, […]

San Antonio wasn’t the only team with interest in veteran forward Tobias Harris this offseason, but of his potential suitors, the Spurs were the one he considered the best bet to help him achieve his top remaining goal as a player. “I have one goal that I would love to accomplish through the rest of […]