Zion Williamson sat out the Pelicans’ game Monday against Boston due to a left foot bone contusion. Without their star forward, the Celtics blew them out 122-90. Williamson practiced on a limited basis on Tuesday and is questionable to play Wednesday at Denver. Walker told Rod Walker of NOLA.com that the injury is minor. “Right now we’re in a day-to-day thing,” Williamson said. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Williamson, Green, Fears, Jordan
Pelicans Notes: Zion, Matkovic, Missi, Jordan, Springer
Pelicans star Zion Williamson is dealing with a bone contusion in his left foot and will miss Monday’s contest vs. Boston, head coach Willie Green told reporters, including Will Guillory of The Athletic (Twitter link). Williamson has been hampered by a variety of injuries over the course of his NBA career, having played just 214 regular season games through six years in the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Zion, Matkovic, Missi, Jordan, Springer
2025 NBA G League Draft Results
The NBA G League held its draft for the 2025/26 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled by a team were part of the draft pool. Affiliates from all 30 NBA teams took part in the draft, along with the unaffiliated Mexico City Capitanes. Dillon Jones, who was a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA draft, was selected … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA G League Draft Results
Southwest Notes: Harrison, Wembanyama, Fears, Queen, Dumars
The natives are already getting restless in Dallas. Just two losses into the season, the Mavericks fans are already chanting ‘Firo Nico!’ Those chants, referring to GM Nico Harrison, filled American Airlines Center during their 10-point loss to the rebuilding Wizards on Friday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN writes. “I think they have a right to vent, but there’s a patience [needed],” … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Harrison, Wembanyama, Fears, Queen, Dumars
Pelicans Sign DeAndre Jordan To One-Year Deal
The Pelicans and free agent center DeAndre Jordan have reached an agreement on a one-year, minimum-salary contract, agent Jeff Schwartz tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The deal is official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. New Orleans had an open spot on its standard 15-man roster after waiving guard Jaden Springer on Thursday. Jordan, a three-time All-NBA center who … [Read more...] about Pelicans Sign DeAndre Jordan To One-Year Deal