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The NBA Southwest Division is set for another competitive year as the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, and San Antonio Spurs are set to compete for a playoff berth. Bookies have Dallas as the favorite to win the most games in the division closely followed by Memphis. NBA 2021-22 Win/Loss Totals […] READ MORE
Ahead of the five-day break for All-Star Weekend, the NBA schedule is packed with a nine-game slate on Thursday. Thursday’s slate of NBA action features one nationally televised game on TNT in addition to a couple of marquee conference matchups. Check out the Last Word on Pro Basketball staff’s official predictions for NBA action on […] READ MORE
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