Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green to miss game against Miami, as Warriors end 6-game trip
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green to miss game against Miami, as Warriors end 6-game tripStephen Curry is sitting out Wednesday night's game against the Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness.
Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA game
Read full article: Popular unicycle performer Red Panda injured at halftime of WNBA gameThe popular halftime show performer who goes by Red Panda fell off her unicycle and crashed to the court during intermission of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night, unable to finish her show.
Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her
Read full article: Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against herZion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her.
Antetokounmpo and most other top Bucks resting for regular-season finale with Pistons
Read full article: Antetokounmpo and most other top Bucks resting for regular-season finale with PistonsGiannis Antetokounmpo and most of the Milwaukee Bucks’ other top players will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale with Detroit as both teams already are locked into their respective playoff positions.
Zion Williamson's season is over, as Pelicans shut down the forward and CJ McCollum
Read full article: Zion Williamson's season is over, as Pelicans shut down the forward and CJ McCollumZion Williamson and CJ McCollum will miss the rest of the season because of injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans said Monday.
Rockets win 2nd straight game vs. Pelicans in 146-117 rout
Read full article: Rockets win 2nd straight game vs. Pelicans in 146-117 routOn Saturday, March 8, the Houston Rockets faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets took care of the Pelicans in dominant fashion, never surrendering their double-digit lead in the second half.
Pelicans say Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon and his season is over
Read full article: Pelicans say Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon and his season is overDejounte Murray’s season is over, with the New Orleans Pelicans confirming Saturday that the standout guard tore his right Achilles tendon and now faces a lengthy rehab process.
CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback win
Read full article: CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray fuel the resurgent Pelicans' franchise-record comeback winThe New Orleans Pelicans are gratified by a franchise-record comeback victory that shows they're not giving in to the misfortune that defined the first two months of their season.
Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policies
Read full article: Pelicans suspend Zion Williamson for 1 game against 76ers for violation of team policiesThe New Orleans Pelicans have suspended power forward Zion Williamson for their game against Philadelphia for a violation of team policies.
Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami
Read full article: Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in MiamiThe New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter.
Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA's career assists list against Pelicans
Read full article: Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA's career assists list against PelicansSan 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.
Hapless Pelicans 'embarrassed' by their 'disgusting' loss to the struggling Raptors
Read full article: Hapless Pelicans 'embarrassed' by their 'disgusting' loss to the struggling RaptorsDejounte Murray says his New Orleans Pelicans teammates should be “embarrassed” and “really mad” about their latest loss.
Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother
Read full article: Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his motherDejounte Murray says he 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.
Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week
Read full article: Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a weekLuka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver.
Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
Read full article: Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next gameBronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz.
Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans say
Read full article: Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans sayThe New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that will sideline him indefinitely.
Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 start
Read full article: Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 startDonovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 to open 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history.
Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifies
Read full article: Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifiesA police lieutenant has testified that three former Memphis police officers broke department rules when they failed to say that they punched and kicked Tyre Nichols on required forms submitted after the January 2023 fatal beating.
Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source says
Read full article: Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source saysThe New Orleans Pelicans have opted to wait until 2025 to use the last of the three first-round draft choices they received from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the 2019 Anthony Davis trade.
Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of Pelicans
Read full article: Thunder brushed off questions about youth, inexperience, in first-round playoff sweep of PelicansThe Oklahoma City Thunder entered the playoffs facing questions about their relative youth and playoff inexperience.
Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans
Read full article: Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the PelicansJalen Williams highlighted a 24-point performance with a back-breaking 3 with three minutes left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 to complete a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1
Read full article: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs
Read full article: Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffsBrandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
Read full article: Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finalesAll four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues.
LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with 110-106 win over the Pelicans
Read full article: LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with 110-106 win over the PelicansLeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. 6 playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff race
Read full article: Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff raceThere have been several factors why the Rockets would be missing out on the postseason for a fourth straight year if the season ended today, but one statistic in particular seems glaring.
Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident
Read full article: Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incidentMiami’s Jimmy Butler and New Orleans’ Naji Marshall have both been suspended for one game for instigating an on-court altercation that happened during the Heat-Pelicans game on Friday night.
Lakers score 87 points in a spectacular first half and roll to a 139-122 victory over Pelicans
Read full article: Lakers score 87 points in a spectacular first half and roll to a 139-122 victory over PelicansD’Angelo Russell scored 30 points, Austin Reaves added 27 and the Los Angeles Lakers rode a spectacular 87-point first half to a 139-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Alperen Sengun has career-high 37 points, Rockets beat Pelicans 106-104
Read full article: Alperen Sengun has career-high 37 points, Rockets beat Pelicans 106-104Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets edge the New Orleans Pelicans 106-104 on Saturday night.
Morant's 34 points in stirring season debut lead Grizzlies to 115-113 win over Pelicans
Read full article: Morant's 34 points in stirring season debut lead Grizzlies to 115-113 win over PelicansJa Morant capped a stirring, 34-point season debut with a spinning dribble in the lane to set up a game-winning floater as time expired in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 115-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final
Read full article: LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament finalLeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans past the Kings 127-117 to advance to In-Season Tournament semis
Read full article: Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans past the Kings 127-117 to advance to In-Season Tournament semisBrandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 127-117 in the quarterfinals of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament.
August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing
Read full article: August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killingA judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in January.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-inShai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tourament.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson out at least 2 more weeks
Read full article: Pelicans' Zion Williamson out at least 2 more weeksThe New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson will be sidelined for at least two more weeks while the club monitors the All-Star forward’s recovery from a right hamstring injury that occurred more than two months ago.
Inside the Texans’ busy offseason, from the search for a head coach to what could be ahead in the NFL Draft
Read full article: Inside the Texans’ busy offseason, from the search for a head coach to what could be ahead in the NFL DraftHi everyone! This is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with your weekly Houston Texans Newsletter!Wild card weekend is behind us and how about all of those great games!
Brown scores season-high 41 points, Celtics beat Pelicans
Read full article: Brown scores season-high 41 points, Celtics beat PelicansJaylen Brown scored a season-high 41 points and had 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics won their fourth straight game, holding off the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 on Wednesday night.
Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback win
Read full article: Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback winDevin Booker scored a season-high 58 points, using one of the best scoring efforts of his career to nearly single-handedly push the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans 118-114 on Saturday night.
Young talent on Houston Rockets roster is one bright spot
Read full article: Young talent on Houston Rockets roster is one bright spotHey guys it’s Ari Alexander checking in. It’s a bit of a change going from covering the World Series winning Astros to the potentially lottery pick Rockets. There are pockets of things to get excited about with the boys in red, including the growth of their young guys.
Nets coach Vaughn has no update on when Irving might return
Read full article: Nets coach Vaughn has no update on when Irving might returnKyrie Irving is eligible to return from his suspension, but Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said before their game against the Los Angeles Lakers he had no update on when the guard would return.
Zion Williamson scores 26 as Pelicans beat Rockets 119-106
Read full article: Zion Williamson scores 26 as Pelicans beat Rockets 119-106Zion Williamson scored 26 points and Brandon Ingram iced the game with six points in a 13-0 run in the final 2:07 to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out
Read full article: Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters outThe defending champion Golden State Warriors fell to 0-6 on the road, losing 114-105 to Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sidelined.
Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108
Read full article: Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets.
Perfect Paul, top-seeded Suns finish off Pelicans in Game 6
Read full article: Perfect Paul, top-seeded Suns finish off Pelicans in Game 6Chris Paul went 14 for 14 in the best shooting night in NBA playoff history, Devin Booker returned from a hamstring injury to hit a late 3-pointer and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Thursday night to finish off the first-round series in six games.
Suns star Devin Booker returns for Game 6 against Pelicans
Read full article: Suns star Devin Booker returns for Game 6 against PelicansAll-Star guard Devin Booker returned to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night for Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing three games because of a strained right hamstring.
Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead
Read full article: Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 leadMikal Bridges scored 31 points, Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists and the top-seeded Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-97 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Ingram, Pelicans overwhelm Booker-less Suns to tie series
Read full article: Ingram, Pelicans overwhelm Booker-less Suns to tie seriesBrandon Ingram scored 16 of his 30 points in the third quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns — playing with injured star Devin Booker — 118-103 in Game 4 on Sunday night to tie the first-round series.
Suns' Booker has hamstring strain, status vs. Pels uncertain
Read full article: Suns' Booker has hamstring strain, status vs. Pels uncertainPhoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has a right hamstring strain, clouding his status for the remainder of the team’s first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Pelicans rally past Suns 125-114 after Booker's injury
Read full article: Pelicans rally past Suns 125-114 after Booker's injuryBrandon Ingram scored 37 points, CJ McCollum added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the top-seeded Phoenix Suns 125-114 in Game 2, evening the series in their Western Conference first-round matchup.
"Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99
Read full article: "Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99Chris Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter shooting display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Pelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seed
Read full article: Pelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seedBrandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the depleted Los Angeles Clippers 105-101 in a play-in and earn the West’s No. 8 seed for the playoffs.
CJ McCollum leads Pelicans past Spurs in play-in game
Read full article: CJ McCollum leads Pelicans past Spurs in play-in gameCJ McCollum scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Brandon Ingram shook foul trouble to add 27 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-103 on Wednesday night in a Western Conference play-in game.
Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
Read full article: Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seedKlay Thompson's 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden State Warriors, who clinched the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 128-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114
Read full article: Ja Morant returns to help Grizzlies rout Pelicans, 141-114Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee, Dillon Brooks scored 23 points and the Memphis Grizzlies routed the New Orleans Pelicans 141-114 on Saturday night to tie the 2012-13 franchise record for victories in a season at 56.
McCollum cheered in return, helps Pelicans beat Blazers
Read full article: McCollum cheered in return, helps Pelicans beat BlazersCJ McCollum received a 90-second standing ovation in his first visit to Portland since a February trade to New Orleans, then scored 25 points to lead the Pelicans over the Trail Blazers 117-107.
Luka Doncic scores 49 points, Mavs beat Pelicans 125-118
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 49 points, Mavs beat Pelicans 125-118Luka Doncic had 49 points and 15 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 125-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, their sixth victory in seven games.
Ingram has 33 to lead Pelicans to 120-107 win over Rockets
Read full article: Ingram has 33 to lead Pelicans to 120-107 win over RocketsBrandon Ingram scored 33 points and tied a career high with 12 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans used a big third quarter to take control of the game and get a 120-107 win over the Houston Rockets.
Durant has sprained knee ligament, no timetable for return
Read full article: Durant has sprained knee ligament, no timetable for returnKevin Durant has a sprained medial collateral ligament of his left knee, sidelining the NBA’s leading scorer just as the Brooklyn Nets were poised to finally have a lengthy run with their Big Three.
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Pelicans' Williamson out at first week of regular season
Read full article: Pelicans' Williamson out at first week of regular seasonPelicans forward Zion Williamson is expected to miss at least the first week o the regular season because his recovery from surgery to repair a right foot fracture is taking longer than anticipated.
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NBA’s Jaxson Hayes arrested in Los Angeles police struggle
Read full article: NBA’s Jaxson Hayes arrested in Los Angeles police struggleLos Angeles police say New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest after a struggle with officers responding to a report of a domestic dispute.
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