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The New Orleans Pelicans come into the 2020-21 season as one of the most physically imposing teams in the NBA. General Manager David Griffin acquired bruising center Steven Adams to pair with 20-year-old sensation Zion Williamson in the frontcourt. Adams is universally known for his physical play on the block and provides new Head Coach […] READ MORE
After a disappointing end to the 2019-20 season, the New Orleans Pelicans had some decisions to make. Should the team trade some of its veteran pieces for assets or pivot toward competing for the playoffs? The Pelicans squandered an opportunity to make the postseason last year, having the easiest remaining schedule but turning up punch […] READ MORE
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brandon Ingram has agreed to re-sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on a maximum contract. It is a five-year deal worth $158 million. He entered this offseason as a restricted free agent. New Orleans Pelicans Re-Signs Brandon Ingram New Orleans Pelicans All-Star F Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million […] READ MORE
In a blockbuster deal, the New Orleans Pelicans traded star Jrue Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and heavy draft compensation. The Athletic’s Shams Charania released details as soon as the deal was made. Bucks sending Eric Bledsoe and George Hill and draft compensation to New Orleans, sources said. https://t.co/3K12F8WGI9 — […] READ MORE
In the sports industry, you do not have a typical Nine-Five job. That is certainly the case for NBA front offices in a unique offseason, especially for Jon Horst of the Milwaukee Bucks. With just a day before the NBA Draft, Horst pulled off two big moves in Milwaukee. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the […] READ MORE
Serge Ibaka will be one of the most coveted free agents this offseason. He isn’t a superstar, but he brings in all the necessary intangibles to become a major piece for a contender. Ibaka is a major defensive presence, one of the toughest veterans in the league, and all-in-all a fantastic teammate. Last season, for […] READ MORE
The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Stan Van Gundy as their new head coach, according to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez and Adrian Wojnarowski. This will be Van Gundy’s fourth coaching stop in the NBA. New Orleans Pelicans Hire Stan Van Gundy as New Head Coach Teams that were coached by Van Gundy excelled defensively and this is […] READ MORE
The New Orleans Pelicans are in the perfect position to go in a myriad of directions. The Pelicans among a few teams with cap space can elect to absorb bad contracts, accumulate more assets, add talent via trade or continue its slow rebuild. President David Griffin and GM Trajan Langdon did a wonderful job since […] READ MORE
The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the most intriguing teams in the league this season. They traded Anthony Davis for a collection of young stars from the Los Angeles Lakers, and of course, drafted Zion Williamson. Although Williamson spent the majority of the season sidelined due to injury, his small sample size of games proved that he […] READ MORE
Brandon Ingram won the 2019-20 NBA Most Improved Player award, the league announced Monday evening. The New Orleans Pelicans forward earned 42 of 100 total first-place votes, garnering 326 total points. Brandon Ingram Wins 2019-20 NBA Most Improved Player Award Ingram is the first-ever Pelicans player to take home the Kia NBA Most Improved Player […] READ MORE