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Zion Williamson and the Pelicans Are the Real Deal

If there’s one thing the NBA has benefited from in the past few years, it’s the installment of a play-in round as an extension of the league’s postseason. In that strange 2020 bubble experience, we watched the teams that traveled to Orlando duke it out and saw the young Suns…

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NBA awards race: Jayson Tatum leads MVP, Paolo Banchero still Rookie of the Year favorite in latest odds watch

Looking at the latest odds for the NBA awards.

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2022–23 NBA Predictions: Award Winners

Our picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and more.

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Five Takeaways From NBA Training Camp

Anthony Davis's shooting, Ben Simmons at center, James Wiseman's preseason debut and more takeaways from NBA training camp.

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Pelicans’ Nance Reacts to Zion Williamson’s Play During Scrimmage

The New Orleans veteran was impressed with the young star as he returns from injury.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo on Darvin Ham: He’s the right fit for Lakers

Adrian Wojnarowski: On the Lakers hiring of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Giannis Antetokounmpo tells ESPN: "I'm so happy for him. He's the right fit for them. He keeps it real with you. No BS at all. It's about damn time. He deserves it more than ...

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Zion wants long-term stay with Pelicans after NBA playoff run

Washington (AFP) - Injury-nagged Zion Williamson, who missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season with a broken right foot, wants a long-term deal with the New Orleans Pelicans after watching their playoff run.

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Willie Green was emotional after the Pelicans bowed out of the playoffs and NBA fans had feelings

What a series from Green and the Pelicans.

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Brandon Ingram will not miss Game 6

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram came to Tuesday night's postgame news conference with his right ring and pinkie fingers taped up in black athletic tape, but he insisted he'll be good to go for Game 6 on Thursday. "It's fine," Ingram said ...

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Chris Paul gets sarcastic about officiating vs. New Orleans

Paul offered his perspective. "It's like the old NBA, isn't it?" Paul said. "I asked one of the refs one time, 'Are we playing in the old NBA or the new NBA?' I was fortunate enough to play in both of them; we just have to figure out which one…

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NBA Playoffs: Ranking the Most Exciting First-Round Matchups

Which first-round playoff series will be the most entertaining?

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Scouts take: How Paul George's COVID-19 case impacts Clippers' play-in game vs. Pelicans

LOS ANGELES — Clippers star Paul George has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and will miss Friday's game against New Orleans to decide the Western Conference's eighth and final playoff spot.

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James Harden fires back at Tyronn Lue on free throw narratives

There's been a lot of narratives out there lately with what has gone on the past couple years, do you feel like you have something to prove this postseason in Philly?  James Harden: No, I don't. I don't. For me personally, I always want to go out ...

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Zion Williamson’s return not imminent

Zion Williamson has not been ruled out for the entire season, but the New Orleans Pelicans have revealed to Cassidy Hubbarth that "a return to play is not imminent." There is "no chance" Williamson would not play in a possible play-in against the ...

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Zion Williamson progressing to controlled scrimmages

Andrew Lopez: Willie Green says Zion Williamson has progressed to "controlled scrimmages" - basically 5-on-5 fullcourt work against coaches and some of the back end of the roster. Still no further update on his playing status. Source: Twitter ...

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Stan Van Gundy’s NBA Coach of the Year Pick

The NBA analyst and longtime coach runs through his top contenders for this year’s award.

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Zion Williamson traveling with Pelicans on road trip for the first time this season

Shams Charania: Pelicans' Zion Williamson traveled with the team to Portland on four-game road trip, sources tell me and @Will Guillory. It's the first multi-game road trip Williamson has traveled on this season. Steps in right direction as he ...

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Brandon Ingram officially in against Lakers

New Orleans: Jonas Valanciunas (right foot soreness) has been upgraded to available. CJ McCollum (left ankle sprain) has been upgraded to available. Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness) has been upgraded to available. Larry Nance Jr (right knee ...

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Brandon Ingram upgraded to probable for huge matchup against Lakers

Will Guillory: Brandon Ingram has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight's game vs the Lakers, per the Pelicans Source: Twitter @WillGuillory What's the buzz on Twitter? Andrew Lopez @ _Andrew_Lopez Well… Brandon Ingram likely back. However… CJ ...

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John Stockton claims to have list of hundreds of vaccinated athletes who have dropped dead on the field

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers are two of the most notable people in the world that have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Both stars have received much criticism from those who support the ...

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CJ McCollum back on Tuesday?

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green said CJ McCollum is progressing well after being placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols last week and that there is a chance the high-scoring guard can return to the floor Tuesday against the Phoenix ...

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Zion Williamson will be around Pelicans starting tomorrow

Andrew Lopez: Willie Green said Zion Williamson will not be on the bench tonight but will be around the team starting tomorrow. Source: Twitter @_Andrew_Lopez What's the buzz on Twitter? Andrew Lopez @ _Andrew_Lopez Willie Green said Zion Williamson ...

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Brandon Ingram out tonight

Christian Clark: Brandon Ingram will miss a second straight game with right hamstring soreness, team says. Source: Twitter @cclark_13 What's the buzz on Twitter? Jim Eichenhofer @ Jim_Eichenhofer Brandon Ingram (right hamstring soreness) is listed ...

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Josh Hart on the block

Briand Windhorst on Pelicans: 'They're pretty active looking to buy even though they're outside of the top 10 right now. Maybe they won't be able to buy but it won't be for the lack of trying. Because from what I understand they got this whole ...

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Pelicans vs. Pistons: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The New Orleans Pelicans (18-32) play against the Detroit Pistons (37-37) at Little Caesars Arena Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 1, 2022 New Orleans Pelicans 57, Detroit Pistons 65 (Half) What's the buzz on Twitter? New Orleans Pelicans ...

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