The Pelicans have a pair of lottery picks in training camp but don’t sleep on their second-rounder. Wing Micah Peavy has made a strong impression on head coach Willie Green during the first week of camp, team website reporter Jim Eichenhofer writes. “He may be flying under the radar (in terms of media and fan interest), but not in practices,” Green said. “He’s standing out … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Peavy, Camp Vibe, Queen, Poole, Barnes
Pelicans Notes: Williamson, Looney, Poole
Zion Williamson is getting some tough love from executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars and that’s just fine with the talented Pelicans forward, according to Brett Martel of The Associated Press. “He’s going to hold me accountable, and as he holds me accountable, he’s going to give me a lot of responsibility as well, which I’m excited for,” Williamson said. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Williamson, Looney, Poole
And-Ones: ESPN Survey, S. Cash, Bargain FAs, More
A panel of 20 coaches, executives, and scouts around the NBA polled by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps overwhelmingly picked Nuggets center Nikola Jokic as the current best player in the NBA, with Jokic receiving 19 votes while Lakers guard Luka Doncic earned the last one. However, the predictions for 2025/26 MVP were more divided — Jokic leads the way with seven votes, but Thunder guard … [Read more...] about And-Ones: ESPN Survey, S. Cash, Bargain FAs, More
Joe Dumars Discusses Zion, Expectations For Pelicans, More
As we relayed in a separate story, Joe Dumars told reporters on Monday that Pelicans wings Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones will be full participants in training camp this fall. New Orleans’ new head of basketball operations made several other comments worth highlighting as well: Addressing oft-injured star forward Zion Williamson, Dumars said he’s reiterated “responsibility” … [Read more...] about Joe Dumars Discusses Zion, Expectations For Pelicans, More
Pelicans’ Jones, Murphy Expected To Be Ready For Season Opener
Pelicans forwards Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III have been back on the court at full strength and full speed in recent weeks and are on track to be available when the team’s regular season tips off next month, executive VP of basketball operations Joe Dumars told reporters on Monday (Twitter link via sideline reporter Erin Summers). Jones and Murphy both had their 2024/25 … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Jones, Murphy Expected To Be Ready For Season Opener