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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson losing ‘close’ member of staff

For years, Zion Williamson has been criticized as a result of his fitness levels and overall health. Entering the 2023-24 season, he had played in just about 50 percent of the New Orleans Pelicans’ games since being drafted first overall in 2019.

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Is Trey Murphy III Just An Opportunity Away From Stardom?

For a Pelicans team in a state of transition, Trey Murphy will be a constant. The 23-year-old wing eviscerated teams as a shooter once again with incremental progression in other areas of his game.

Dyson Daniels News / The Bird Writes / 42 minutes ago

2 Years In, Dyson Daniels Is Defined By His Defense

Dyson Daniels’ game-changing defense carried over into year two. The 21-year-old Aussie maintained his elite defensive impact despite an uptick in minutes and responsibilities, following up his stellar rookie campaign on that end.

C.J. McCollum News / ClutchPoints / May 20

Pelicans’ CJ McCollum wins prestigious award

The New Orleans Pelicans have been prioritizing having high-character human beings in the team since EVP David Griffin took over the organization’s leading role.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 20

Why a Brandon Ingram-for-Trae Young trade makes sense

The New Orleans Pelicans will "aggressively explore" trading small forward Brandon Ingram, according to a recent report from NBA insider Marc Stein. Meanwhile, ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski recently characterized Atlanta's interest in trading guard Trae Young as "very real."

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Larry Nance Jr. News / ClutchPoints / May 20

4 low-key Pelicans trades to cash in on Larry Nance Jr.

Smart front offices find ways to squeeze every drop of value out of every single asset that passes through the building. It is the only way for small-market teams allergic to the luxury tax to stay competitive.

New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / May 20

5 under-the-radar Brandon Ingram trades Pelicans must ponder

The NBA Draft Combine is a wrap and the postseason is down to the final four teams. Every other franchise is scheduling private workouts and starting to push for information to use in the trade market.

New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / May 20

5 Dyson Daniels trades Pelicans must consider this offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans are holders of the 2024 NBA Draft’s 21st overall pick but the front office is most assuredly on the clock. The Western Conference is wide open for all takers next season and Zion Williamson will be back for another run.

Zion Williamson News / The Bird Writes / May 20

Zion’s Journey: Bittersweet Ending Can’t Diminish His Growth This Past Season

Zion Williamson’s 2024 campaign ended in bittersweet fashion. Once again, health removed Zion from the basketball court prematurely. Only this time, Williamson left amidst the strongest performance of his career in the first play-in game.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / May 20

New Orleans Pelicans Rumors: Pels Listed as 1 Surprising ‘Team to Monitor’ in the Donovan Mitchell Sweepstakes

ESPN’s Zach Lowe recently said on his podcast that the New Orleans Pelicans are one of the teams to look out for if the Cleveland Cavaliers decide to trade Donovan Mitchell, alongside the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat.

Dyson Daniels News / ClutchPoints / May 18

Why Dyson Daniels’ future with Pelicans is murky entering offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans were swept out of the NBA Playoffs largely due to injuries, sure. Brandon Ingram was not quite at 100% when returning from a knee issue suffered a month before the postseason tipped off.

New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / May 17

Pelicans’ draft plans must involve 3 high-potential international prospects

The Chicago-based combine has produced a few storylines to follow before the 2024 NBA Draft (June 26-27) decides where the newest batch of prospects will start their professional adventures.

Brandon Ingram News / Hoops Wire / May 17

Report: Cavaliers Could Have Trade Interest In Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram

According to Grant Afseth of NBA Analysis Network, the Cleveland Cavaliers could have trade interest in New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram. Ingram

NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 17

Pelicans trade proposal could land Jarrett Allen as Jonas Valanciunas replacement

Neither the New Orleans Pelicans nor the Cleveland Cavaliers finished the season the way they wanted to. Both teams entered this season with lofty expectations for their young cores but fell flat in the playoffs.

Brandon Ingram News / Fadeaway World / May 17

5 Trade Offers For Brandon Ingram The New Orleans Pelicans Must Consider

The New Orleans Pelicans had their sights set on the playoffs, but the basketball gods had other plans. After missing out on the postseason and with Brandon

New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / May 16

Pelicans linked to Jarrett Allen trade again with Jonas Valanciunas on way out

The New Orleans Pelicans ended the 2023-24 season on a whimper; a campaign that had started out so promisingly ended in heartbreak when the Pelicans suffered a sweep in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 16

Brandon Ingram to have bigger trade market than Trae Young

The NBA offseason is approaching as more and more teams get bounced from the playoffs. The questions as to who will get moved in trades this summer have yet to be answered.

Jonas Valanciunas News / ClutchPoints / May 15

Pelicans phase Jonas Valanciunas out of future plans

The NBA’s traditional big-man role has been under attack since Steph Curry stepped into the league. Perhaps it was a bit before the 2009 draft class had their names called but the four-point line (The Curry Curve, if you will) is being implemented onto practice courts by practically every team.

New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / May 14

2 best players Pelicans must re-sign in 2024 NBA free agency

Simply making the playoffs for the New Orleans Pelicans this year was an accomplishment on its own. It isn’t the end goal for every NBA team and the Pelicans themselves surely had greater ambitions, but they still were able to advance to the postseason.

Jose Alvarado News / ClutchPoints / May 14

Jose Alvarado’s impact makes for difficult contract extension negotiations with Pelicans

The NBA is built on star players. Coaches cut down rotations during the NBA Playoffs as All-World talents take over the biggest stage in basketball. However, the role players that help buoy a franchise through an 82-game slog cannot be discounted.

Zion Williamson News / Hardwood Heroics / May 12

New Orleans Pelicans’ Intriguing Zion Williamson Plan for Upcoming NBA Draft, Revealed

The New Orleans Pelicans were not part of Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Pels made it to the playoffs this year, albeit another first-round exit, which means that they were disqualified from attaining a Top 14 pick in Sunday’s lottery.

Brandon Ingram News / Yardbarker / May 12