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Zion Williams was expected to be an elite superstar when he was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. His athleticism was off the charts and he had dominated the high school and college levels.

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Zion Williamson reportedly making notable change to improve health

Zion Williamson effectively just had another season go down the tubes, but he is still focused on how he can improve for future ones.

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

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New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Why Kendrick Perkins is ‘feeling great’ about Pelicans’ Zion Williamson despite injury

The New Orleans Pelicans made the decision to shut down Zion Williamson, as well as CJ McCollum, for the season. Despite Williamson having another inconsistent campaign in terms of availability, Kendrick Perkins still has a good feeling about Williamson and his future in the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The Lead / April 2

Which 2025 Star Should the Pelicans Draft?

Sitting at 21-54, this Pelicans’ draft class will be an important one. New Orleans is in the home stretch of a star-crossed season marked by untimely injuries, questionable coaching and management decisions, and flat-out poor play.

NBA News / The Bird Writes / April 2

Pelicans Look to Spoil Clippers’ Playoff Push

The New Orleans Pelicans head to Inglewood to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup that means very different things for each team. While the Pelicans are playing out the string on an injury-riddled season, the Clippers are jockeying for playoff positioning in the tight Western Conference race.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson calls out Cade Cunningham disrespect with ‘All-NBA’ mic drop

The New Orleans Pelicans have not had the season they wanted due to all the injuries that came throughout the year. Zion Williamson was one of those players who dealt with injuries, but during the past few weeks, he’s played some of the best basketball of his young career.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBA Analysis Network / April 2

Kendrick Perkins on what he’s hearing about Zion Williamson after New Orleans Pelicans shutdown, ‘my sources…’

As another season ends for the New Orleans Pelicans, the case of Zion Williamson is set absorb more questions and uncertainty about his future. The 2024-25 season offers the same old story for Zion Williamson since he entered the franchise as their prized top overall pick of the 2019 Draft.

New Orleans Pelicans News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / April 1

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.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Fadeaway World / April 1

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 / 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 / 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.

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

Lakers dangerously close to play-in after heartbreaking loss

Grizzlies have some serious explaining to do after firing Taylor Jenkins

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 28

New Orleans Pelicans Savagely Trolls Stephen A. Smith Amid ESPN Personality’s LeBron James Beef

The New Orleans Pelicans appeared to have chosen a side in the ongoing beef between Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James and ESPN personality Stephen A.

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.