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Willie Green's Honest Statement on Zion Williamson's Injury

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson's season is officially over after the team announced they are shutting him down for the season's final seven games.

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Stephen A. Smith Says Zion Williamson Is A Bust

In Tuesday's episode of First Take, ESPN star Stephen A. Smith took a major shot at New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. According to Smith, Zion has failed to live up to expectations as a former No.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Stephen A. Smith drops Pelicans’ Zion Williamson ‘bust’ take with a twist

In sports, the best ability is availability, and Stephen A Smith feels that sentiment with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson. After Williamson was involved in Pelicans trade rumors, a majority of it had to do with his health.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / March 31

Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for season

The New Orleans Pelicans are shutting down forward Zion Williamson and guard CJ McCollum for the rest of the season due to injuries. Williamson suffered a low back bone contusion on March 19, while McCollum suffered right foot bone contusion on March 23.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Pelicans shut down Williamson, McCollum for rest of season

Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for rest of season

The injury-ravaged Pelicans are among the lottery-bound teams jockeying for the best odds to get the top pick. Shutting down two of their top players could move them closer to that goal.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Pelicans Tank Is Now In Full Effect

Two weeks remain in the 2024-25 NBA regular season and the New Orleans Pelicans’ tank is in full effect. On Monday, the Pelicans announced that stars Zion

New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Pelicans Bring Back Veteran, Standard Contract Incoming?

With just 13 days remaining in the 2024-25 regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and point guard Elfrid Payton have agreed to a second 10-day contract, per HoopsHype insider Shams Charania.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

New Jordan Zion 4 releasing for Summer 2025

The upcoming offseason will become very interesting for former No. 1-overall pick Zion Williamson as the New Orleans Pelicans decide the best path for the star of their franchise.

NBA News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 31

Former Knicks Player Re-Signs With Pelicans Before Clippers Game

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the greatest season as they are currently 21-54 amid the final regular-season stretch. With just seven games left in the regular season, the Pelicans sit in 14th place in the Western Conference, only beating out the Utah Jazz.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Pelicans re-up with former top 10 pick after 14-assist game

If there’s any silver lining in the New Orleans Pelicans season, Elfrid Payton is still a certified NBA player. After Payton reunited with the Pelicans earlier in the season, they signed him to another 10-day contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Pelicans Signing Elfrid Payton To Second 10-Day Contract

Elfrid Payton will get a second 10-day deal with the Pelicans, agent Darrell Comer of CSE tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 31-year-old point guard appeared in four games for New Orleans during his first 10-day contract, which expired on Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / March 31

Willie Green, Pelicans considers 2024-25 season a ‘big success’ due to one promising player

This 2024-25 season has been a frustrating one for the New Orleans Pelicans. In the summer of 2024, the New Orleans Pelicans made a bold move by splashing a major deal, acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks.

Zion Williamson News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / March 31

NBA Trade Idea Sends Zion Williamson to Western Conference Team

For the past few seasons, the New Orleans Pelicans have been faced with very difficult decisions. Despite having a talented roster filled with Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy III, and more, they haven't been able to win a playoff series.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

Pelicans' balanced attack enough to hold off Hornets

Keion Brooks Jr. scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Sunday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 28

Stephen Curry's return helps Warriors get back on track

The Golden State Warriors missed 42 three-pointers Friday night, but the return of Stephen Curry and their hot shooting on two-pointers snapped a two-game losing streak.

Warriors' Gary Payton II has thumb injury, out indefinitely

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Stephen A Smith News / The Spun / March 27

New Orleans Pelicans Troll Stephen A. Smith With Lowlight Reel

Stephen A. Smith is making headlines these days for beefing with LeBron James, and around about this time last year, he was doing so for clashing with an NBA team.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 27

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving undergoes ACL surgery, Pelicans' Trey Murphy III has shoulder surgery

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the ACL tear in his left knee, the team announced on its website. The procedure had been expected since Irving was diagnosed with a torn ACL on March 4 after sustaining that knee injury one day earlier.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Draft on SI / March 25

Pelicans Rookies See Extended Run in Hopes for Lottery Pick

As of Tuesday morning, the New Orleans Pelicans currently own the fourth-worst record in the league and second-worst in the Western Conference. The three teams with the worst record at the end of the season will each have a 14% chance to earn the top pick in the NBA Draft with the fourth team having a 12.5% chance.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / March 24

Karlo Matkovic, Pelicans coast to victory vs. Sixers

Rookie Karlo Matkovic matched his career high of 19 points to lead a balanced scoring effort as the host New Orleans Pelicans pulled away from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 112-99 win on Monday.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / March 24

Udonis Haslem says New Orleans Pelicans point guard is one of his favorite players in the NBA

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem has given his backing to one of the New Orleans Pelicans stars who does not get enough recognition. Injuries have prevented the New Orleans Pelicans from reaching their potential this season.

Yves Missi News / The Lead / March 22

Yves Missi Making Massive Impact for Pathetic Pelicans

From the soccer fields of Cameroon to the NBA hardwood, Yves Missi of the New Orleans Pelicans has defied the odds to become a rising star in the NBA. Once an overlooked prospect, Missi is having a strong rookie campaign and has emerged as one of the few bright spots in the Pels’ disappointing, injury-filled season.

Trey Murphy News / Hoops Wire / March 18

Pelicans lose Trey Murphy III to injury in inexplicable season full of them

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has been diagnosed with a torn labrum and a partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder, the team announced Monday night.