New Orleans Pelicans

Tough lessons come quickly and often in the NBA. Unfortunately for the fans, the last-placed looking-for-answers New Orleans Pelicans have learned, sometimes painfully, that their margin for error shrinks dramatically when Herb Jones is not on the floor. It is not simply about losing one of the NBA’s elite perimeter defenders. It is about losing […] The post Where Zion Williamson’s Pelicans fall apart without ‘super vocal’ Herb Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It’s well past the halfway point of the season, yet the last-placed New Orleans Pelicans are playing hardball with Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Herb Jones, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen are also reportedly untouchable in any NBA Trade Deadline discussions. However, Joe Dumars has not-so-quietly explored the market for second-year center Yves Missi. […] The post Why Pelicans are gauging Yves Missi’s market before NBA Trade Deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ESPN outlined a potential trade package that would land New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III with the Golden State Warriors.

With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 5, league executives have begun to clarify where the New Orleans Pelicans stand as they weigh potential roster changes. While rival teams continue to inquire about cornerstone players, a recent report indicates the most likely Pelicans player to be traded is not a star. ClutchPoints NBA insider […] The post The most likely Pelicans player to be traded, and it’s not a star appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Although Ja Morant‘s time with the Grizzlies has been on a downward trajectory for a few years, tensions reached a boiling point at the end of October, when Morant received a team-issued one-game suspension, writes Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo reportedly challenged Morant’s “leadership and effort” following a loss to the Lakers […]

The Detroit Pistons continued their surge atop the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 112-104 on Wednesday night at Smoothie King Center. Detroit never trailed, controlling the game from the opening possession and securing its fourth straight victory and seventh win in the last eight games. Jalen Duren anchored the effort with 20 […] The post Pistons stay hot as Duren dominates paint in wire-to-wire win over Pelicans appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jalen Duran scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins added 17 points and the Detroit Pistons never trailed while cruising to their fourth straight victory, 112-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Duncan Robinson had 15 points while shooting 4 of 9 from 3-point range for the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who have won seven of their last eight. Saddiq Bey scored 20 points to lead the Western Conference-worst Pelicans, who have lost 14 of their las...

Cade Cunningham needs to find his groove on offense against Indiana’s B team

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson ultimately couldn’t finish Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Detroit Pistons. The Pelicans have announced that the former Duke Blue Devils star is done for the rest of the evening because of an illness. “Zion Williamson (illness) will not return to tonight’s game vs. Detroit,” New Orleans shared […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson not returning to Pistons game amid illness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Brooklyn is back home after losing their last three on the road to Memphis, Dallas and New Orleans — extending their skid to five straight. Tankers unite. The Bulls come in winners of two straight and beat the Nets 113‑103 in the first meeting. KEY INFO Chicago Bulls (19-21) @ Brooklyn Nets (11-27) ️ […]

JJ Redick addresses DeAndre Ayton’s frustration and explains how the Lakers plan to get him involved earlier.

The Pistons will hit the road for one game to face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have been a trainwreck so far this season, currently sitting at 10-35 ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Detroit Pistons. New Orleans has seen some solid play from rookie Derik Queen, but continued injury troubles as well as an overall lack of talent on the roster have sent the Pelicans […] The post Pelicans’ Herb Jones upgraded on injury report before Pistons game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rockets center Steven Adams will be out indefinitely due to a "severely sprained ankle," coach Ime Udoka said.

New coach, new front office, same old story for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans heading into the NBA Trade Deadline. They are long on theoretical talent, short on wins, and recalibrating how to value fan-favorites Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado. Trey Murphy III sits at the top of the internal hierarchy now, with Joe Dumars […] The post Ranking Pelicans’ top 5 assets besides Trey Murphy III before NBA Trade Deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Washington Wizards already bought low on polarizing point guard Trae Young, so could they do the same with oft-injured New Orleans big man Zion Williamson? It appears to be a possibility. Since acquiring Young, a 27-year-old, four-time All-Star whose effort, playstyle, and impact have long been questioned, for the relatively low price of Corey […] The post NBA rumors: Wizards named as potential Zion Williamson trade suitor, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Miller has impressed in recent days while Jordan Poole continues to prove inconsistent with the Pelicans.