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Zion Williamson scores 22 in his return to the Pelicans’ lineup after missing 27 games

NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson symbolically announced his return from a 27-game injury absence with a breakaway dunk in which he rotated 360 degrees in the air while throwing down a crowd-pleasing, double-clutch, roundhouse jam. “I’m glad he played with the confidence and the joy.” To Williamson, attempting that dunk in his first game back from a left hamstring strain …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Norman Powell and James Harden power Clippers to win over Pelicans

LA Times

Clippers guard James Harden controls the ball in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray in the first half of the Clippers’ 116-113 win Monday night. Norman Powell scored 35 points, James Harden hit go-ahead free throws with 17.9 seconds left and the Clippers held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on Monday night. Clippers Norman Powell …

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1 month ago

Paul moves to second on NBA's career assists list

China Daily

San Antonio Spurs' Chris Paul is applauded after moving into second place on the all-time assist leaders list during Sunday's win against New Orleans Pelicans. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA's all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career …

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1 month ago

Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA’s career assists list against Pelicans

Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA’s all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career began, on Sunday The 39-year-old Paul collected his 12,092nd assist on a 3-pointer from Victor Wembanyama with 7:06 remaining in the first half. John Stockton is the league’s career leader …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother

Associated Press

— Dejounte Murray plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans ' lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23. “I wasn’t really worried about my recovery.” Murray’s mother has recovered well, he said, while he is “healthy and ready to help this team.” “I’m ready …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pelicans lose guard Jose Alvarado for at least 3 weeks because of a hamstring injury

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has a left hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him at least three weeks, the team said Tuesday. The injury occurred during Monday night’s 107-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans’ fifth straight defeat and eighth in nine games. Alvarado, a fourth-year pro out of Georgia Tech, started the …

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Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Orlando Magic, cruising to a 108-85 victory. Luka Doncic shone with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks led 65-40 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to 82-52.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Pelicans Add Dynamic Duo McCollum and Jones to Growing Injury List

Associated Press

The New Orleans Pelicans have been hit with a series of injuries, with starting guards CJ McCollum and Herb Jones joining the growing list of sidelined players. Both players have suffered right adductor strains, while Jones has a right shoulder strain and a small low-grade partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff. The team is still hopeful that Murray will …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

New York Times

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Sacramento Kings C Tier 2 12 Donovan Mitchell Cleveland Cavaliers Average games played last three seasons: 63.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-Star, 2023 All-NBA Second …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jose Alvarado, Pelicans agree to 2-year, $9 million extension

New York Times

By Shams Charania, Will Guillory and Jenna West The New Orleans Pelicans and point guard Jose Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract extension, his agent told The Athletic. Alvarado, 26, was set to become a free agent in 2025 and play the upcoming season on a player option just under $2 million. Alvarado averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds …

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6 months ago

Hawks complete deal to send Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for package including 2 first-round picks

Associated Press

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks completed a trade Saturday that sends high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package of two first-round draft picks and three veterans. The Murray trade comes after the Hawks were unable to win a playoff series in his two seasons joining Trae Young as the team’s high-scoring backcourt. “Dejounte is among …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hawks trade Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for 2 first-round picks: Sources

New York Times

By Shams Charania, Hunter Patterson and Will Guillory The Atlanta Hawks have traded guard Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources confirmed Friday. Pelicans are moving Larry Nance Jr. and two first-round picks to the Hawks for Dejounte Murray, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania June 28, 2024 Murray averaged 22.5 points, a career-high 6.4 assists, 5.3 …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pelicans-Hawks trade grades: Is New Orleans a contender with Dejounte Murray?

New York Times

The New Orleans Pelicans promised to make changes to keep up in the loaded Western Conference, so they’re hitting the trade machine before free agency begins Sunday. New Orleans is acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., E.J. https://t.co/MgzfZmW3Aq — Shams Charania June 28, 2024 Source tells me that EJ Liddell was …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience. “We’ve got an uncommon group of people and players.” That maturity was on full display in the way the Thunder have committed to defense, holding the Pelicans to 92 or fewer points in each game of the first round. In the …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — For all the scoring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does for Oklahoma City, his hustle back on defense after having a shot blocked was a pivotal part of a playoff series-clinching victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. “We just know those little things come with winning and we do it every opportunity we get.” Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 10 …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch, but so does complacency

LA Times

Forward LeBron James, driving to the basket against Pelicans forward Zion Williamson duirng the second half Sunday, had his fifth triple-double of the season in the Lakers’ win. After dominating the Pelicans on Sunday during a 124-108 victory in a game both teams desperately wanted to win, some NBA followers, such as ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, have suggested the Lakers lose …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race

LA Times

Lakers forward Anthony Davis works in the post against Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin during the first half Friday in Memphis. Yet the Lakers got caught, their hands down at their waists, the Grizzlies’ repeated jabs to the chin staggering the team with everything to play for. Win and keeping moving forward.” Needing one final stop, the Lakers and Grizzlies scrambled …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Williams scores 26, Thunder rally to top the Pelicans 119-112 after losing a 20-point lead

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — The Oklahoma City Thunder lost a 20-point, second-half lead, but not their composure. “We don’t flinch,” said Thunder guard Josh Giddey, who scored 25 points. “You just got to be able to stay level-headed through a swing either way.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points, including a tying 3 with 1:29 left, despite playing through a sore quadriceps …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook jogs on the court during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in January. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue wouldn’t give an exact timetable for Westbrook’s return. “He’ll play sometime next week.” If Westbrook doesn’t play Monday, he could return on the road — the Clippers play at Philadelphia on Wednesday and at Orlando on Friday. So, …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Pelicans tie franchise record with 48-point 1st quarter, rout Pacers 129-102

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Brandon Ingram scored 19 of his 34 points in New Orleans’ franchise record-tying 48-point first quarter and the Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers 129-102 on Friday night to split a home-and-home set. Collectively, it was a great rebound game for us … to come home, get a little rest and get this win.” Trey Murphy III added …

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11 months ago

Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans

LA Times

Lakers star LeBron James celebrates during the second half of a 139-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. Friday, with the deadline behind them, the Lakers’ supporting cast certainly looked like a group with some weight off its shoulders in a 139-122 win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers Lakers unveil …

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1 year ago

Biggest need for all 30 NBA teams at the trade deadline, from bench scoring to a firm direction

New York Times

What does your favorite NBA team need ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline? — Jay King Power wing: Well, when the GM of the team says it’s their need, it’s probably their need. — Josh Robbins Draft picks, high-upside young players: For the Wizards, this trade deadline won’t be about improving their on-court product in the short term. But …

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1 year ago

Clippers rout Pelicans with a lineup that is paying big dividends

LA Times

Clippers forward Paul George grabs a rebound in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado in the first half of the Clippers’ win Friday night. Five minutes into the first quarter of Friday’s 111-95 victory, the Clippers’ starting lineup of point guard James Harden, wings Terance Mann, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and center Ivica Zubac played their 265th …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum aiming to return this week from small lung collapse: Sources

New York Times

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally getting closer to having all their pieces back and on the court. Pelicans guard CJ McCollum is targeting a return to game action this week after missing his last 11 games with a small pneumothorax in his right lung, league sources said. Pelicans and CJ McCollum, out since Nov. 4 due to small lung …

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Zion Williamson scores 22 in his return to the Pelicans’ lineup after missing 27 games

Norman Powell and James Harden power Clippers to win over Pelicans

Paul moves to second on NBA's career assists list

Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA’s career assists list against Pelicans

Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother

Pelicans lose guard Jose Alvarado for at least 3 weeks because of a hamstring injury

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

Pelicans Add Dynamic Duo McCollum and Jones to Growing Injury List

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

Jose Alvarado, Pelicans agree to 2-year, $9 million extension

Hawks complete deal to send Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for package including 2 first-round picks

Hawks trade Dejounte Murray to Pelicans for 2 first-round picks: Sources

Pelicans-Hawks trade grades: Is New Orleans a contender with Dejounte Murray?

Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans

Lakers know Pelicans present problems in rematch, but so does complacency

Lakers defeat Grizzlies and get some good news about the play-in race

Williams scores 26, Thunder rally to top the Pelicans 119-112 after losing a 20-point lead

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland

Pelicans tie franchise record with 48-point 1st quarter, rout Pacers 129-102

Trade anxiety gone, Lakers score 87 first-half points in win over Pelicans

Biggest need for all 30 NBA teams at the trade deadline, from bench scoring to a firm direction

Clippers rout Pelicans with a lineup that is paying big dividends

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum aiming to return this week from small lung collapse: Sources