The New Orleans Pelicans’ disjointed offense needed a splint. Pelicans Patch Up Point Guard Hole With Elfrid Payton Signing On Wednesday, the Pelicans agreed to sign free agent point guard Elfrid Payton, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania. Free agent guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agent Darrell Comer of Tandem told ESPN. Payton … [Read more...] about Pelicans Patch Up Point Guard Hole With Free Agent Signing
What Garland, LaVine, And Ingram Have In Common
Darius Garland, Zach LaVine, and Brandon Ingram represent missed opportunities for teams that hesitated to strike while their values were low. Each player faced significant trade rumors during the 2024 summer, with questions about their futures looming large. However, their performances early in the 2024-25 season have shifted perceptions, making them far more valuable assets. … [Read more...] about What Garland, LaVine, And Ingram Have In Common
Final Verdict For Hawks-Pelicans Trade Still Not In
Early in the 2024-25 season, the Atlanta Hawks look like a much different team than last season. They play more inspired defense as a whole and the wealth is being spread offensively. This is partly due to Trae Young’s maturation process. However, many believe that the team’s decision to trade Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans is another reason for these … [Read more...] about Final Verdict For Hawks-Pelicans Trade Still Not In
NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
The 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is one of the closest award competitions thus far. Fans have been spoiled by highly touted prospects like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and LaMelo Ball in past years and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Before them it was Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Zion Williamson. Though there are usually misses at the top of the draft, a lot … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells, or Bub Carrington?
Pelicans Injury-Plagued Season Continues To Wipe Out Roster
It was supposed to be a playoff-contending season right out of the gate for the New Orleans Pelicans. They made the hugetrade to acquire Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks in hopes of bolstering their positioning in the vaunted West. Instead, they’re ten games in, and their roster is decimated by injuries to a handful of key players, including Zion Williamson. Pelicans … [Read more...] about Pelicans Injury-Plagued Season Continues To Wipe Out Roster