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NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?

New York Times  

Welcome to the NBA’s Western Conference, which should be as wild as ever. The Oklahoma City Thunder had the conference’s top playoff seed a season ago, have the youngest roster of any contender and had arguably the best offseason of any team in the league. Inevitably, at least one legitimately good team won’t make the playoffs, much as the 46-win …

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Which off-the-radar players might make a big impact this NBA season?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Which off-the-radar players might make a big impact this NBA season?

New York Times  

When it comes to projecting an NBA team’s fortune, the health and production of the star players matter most. On the other hand, successes like Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Naji Marshall were huge factors in positive seasons from both teams, while a breakout year from Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson kept an otherwise disappointing Hawks team afloat. Achiuwa’s shooting isn’t a big threat, …

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Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Pelicans star power forward Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman for now. Williamson “is every bit locked in,” first-year general manager Bryson Graham said Monday during the club’s media day, held annually on the eve of training camp. “I’ve just got to continue to put the work in and that’s all I’ve been kind …

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Detroit Pistons mailbag, Part 1: On Monty Williams’ future, 2024 NBA Draft, Malik Monk and more
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Detroit Pistons mailbag, Part 1: On Monty Williams’ future, 2024 NBA Draft, Malik Monk and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA Draft. — @Nick_Nice21 I get where you’re coming from as Langdon has never been the head decision-maker running an NBA team, but I don’t think it is fair to say he’s not “proven.” Langdon has been with the New Orleans Pelicans since 2019, and, to my knowledge, has had a very …

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Pistons part ways with GM Troy Weaver; in talks with Pelicans executive Michael Blackstone: Sources
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pistons part ways with GM Troy Weaver; in talks with Pelicans executive Michael Blackstone: Sources

New York Times  

The first domino in the Trajan Langdon era of Pistons basketball has fallen. Detroit and general manager Troy Weaver have decided to part ways, team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic Friday. The Pistons are in serious talks to hire Pelicans executive Michael Blackstone as the No. The decision to let Weaver go comes a week after the Pistons …

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Pistons finalizing deal to hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations: Sources
7 months ago

Pistons finalizing deal to hire Trajan Langdon as president of basketball operations: Sources

New York Times  

After an extensive, weeks-long search that featured over a dozen candidates, the Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal to make Trajan Langdon president of basketball operations, league and team sources confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday. The Pelicans’ success as of late has wavered based on the availability of Zion Williamson, but this New Orleans team has done a great …

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Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders
11 months, 1 week ago

Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders

Associated Press  

Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, ending a run of nearly eight years with the Toronto Raptors during which he was a two-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-Star and part of the team that won the 2019 NBA title. “We’re lucky to have seen Pascal develop into the man and player that he is today -- …

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Timberwolves are facing their first stretch of adversity: ‘We suck right now’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves are facing their first stretch of adversity: ‘We suck right now’

New York Times  

For the final four minutes of the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns sat at the end of the Minnesota Timberwolves bench, eyes glazed over as the New Orleans Pelicans finished off the team with the best record in the Western Conference. “We’ve gotten a lot of positive press over the last month or so, and teams are going …

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Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater lifts Grizzlies to win vs. Pelicans in guard’s return from suspension
1 year ago

Ja Morant’s buzzer-beater lifts Grizzlies to win vs. Pelicans in guard’s return from suspension

New York Times  

NEW ORLEANS — A few moments before Tuesday night’s Grizzlies–Pelicans matchup — Ja Morant’s first time back on an NBA court in nearly eight months — the 24-year-old All-Star guard leaned against the wall inside the tunnel to collect his thoughts. “Y’all know what time it is.” GO DEEPER Ja Morant returns to safe space with Grizzlies — comfort, teammates …

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Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram faces his toughest opponent: himself
1 year, 2 months ago

Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram faces his toughest opponent: himself

New York Times  

Brandon Ingram’s mind is racing. “You can go an entire day and not feel good about anything you’re seeing or the family around you because you’re so worried about how this game made you feel,” Ingram says. “I don’t think I was living in reality.” When the discovery of those blood clots cut short his third NBA season, Ingram lost …

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NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves
2 years, 5 months ago

NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves

Firstpost  

Rudy Gobert has spent all nine of his National Basketball Association seasons with Utah, where he helped the Jazz reach the playoffs for six straight years. Los Angeles: Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert said Wednesday his mission with new team Minnesota is simple. The Timberwolves confirmed they had acquired Gobert “in exchange for guards Patrick Beverley, …

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Devonte’ Graham hoping to be missing piece for Pelicans: ‘I think I fit real perfect’
3 years, 4 months ago

Devonte’ Graham hoping to be missing piece for Pelicans: ‘I think I fit real perfect’

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Devonte’ Graham doesn’t have much history with the city of New Orleans, but he already feels like he’s right at home with the Pelicans. Green played one season with West as a member of the 2010-11 Hornets, and Graham played on David West’s AAU team — Garner Road Basketball Club — since he was 8. Whatever’s needed …

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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans part ways with coach Stan Van Gundy after just one year
3 years, 6 months ago

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans part ways with coach Stan Van Gundy after just one year

Firstpost  

A brief statement from the Pelicans said Van Gundy’s departure had been made my “mutual agreement” following a disappointing 31-41 regular season campaign which saw the team finish 11th in the Western Conference. Los Angeles: The New Orleans Pelicans have parted company with head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season following the team’s failure to reach the postseason, …

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NBA fines Pelicans executive Griffin $50,000 for Zion comments
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA fines Pelicans executive Griffin $50,000 for Zion comments

The Hindu  

The NBA fined New Orleans Pelicans executive David Griffin $50,000 on Sunday for publicly criticizing officiating over how star Zion Williamson is handled and making comments the league considered detrimental. The decision came two days after Griffin, the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, spoke out strongly about his concerns on the amount of contact NBA referees allow Williamson …

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‘Totally discombobulated’: The Pelicans backcourt is struggling. Now what?
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Totally discombobulated’: The Pelicans backcourt is struggling. Now what?

New York Times  

It shouldn’t be surprising to see this new version of the New Orleans Pelicans backcourt play an unconventional brand of basketball. We’re really not doing much of anything well offensively.” Most, if not all, of those issues point back to the trouble the backcourt is having with their play on the court and fit within Van Gundy’s offense. We’ve got …

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Los Angeles Lakers officially re-sign Davis, James -
4 years ago

Los Angeles Lakers officially re-sign Davis, James -

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers will open training camp with both their superstars under contract. James signed a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season, agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told multiple media outlets Wednesday. Davis, acquired in July 2019 from the New Orleans Pelicans, opted out of the final year of his contract -- worth $28.7 million …

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SAC vs NOP Dream11 Team Prediction NBA, Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans- Playing V, Basketball
4 years, 4 months ago

SAC vs NOP Dream11 Team Prediction NBA, Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans- Playing V, Basketball

News 18  

Sacramento Kings will welcome New Orleans Pelicans in their upcoming scheduled fixture in the NBA on Thursday August 6. As of now, SAC are placed at number 13 while NOP are at the 11th spot. The NBA Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans will commence from 11:00 PM. NBA Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans: SAC vs NOP Dream11 Team …

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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson leaves Orlando bubble for 'family medical matter'
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson leaves Orlando bubble for 'family medical matter'

Firstpost  

The Pelicans say Williamson intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando area for the resumption of the season, but they did not specify when. Lake Buena Vista: The New Orleans Pelicans say top overall draft choice Zion Williamson left the club on Thursday to attend to an urgent family medical matter. “We fully support Zion’s decision to leave the …

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