Contrary to recent reports that painted a much bleaker picture of Zion Williamson‘s future with the New Orleans Pelicans, freshly minted franchise head honcho Joe Dumars has not been given a mandate to trade the former No. 1 pick. Pelicans’ Joe Dumars Ices Zion Williamson Trade Mandate Rumors “I read that last week that I have a mandate,” Dumars responds, laughing. “If I have, … [Read more...] about Pelicans Head Honcho Ices Trade Mandate Rumors
2025 NBA Offseason: Pelicans Master Plan
If the 2025 NBA Draft were to begin today, the New Orleans Pelicans would have the fourth overall pick. With that being said, N.O. has 48.1 percent chance of keeping their top-four pick and a 12.5 percent chance of winning the No. 1 pick in the impending NBA Draft Lottery. However, for simplicities sake, let’s assume that they hold steady at No. 4. For multiple seasons, it’s … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Offseason: Pelicans Master Plan
Ex-Hornets HC James Borrego an Expected Suns Candidate
There will be a few new coaching faces with new teams when next season kicks off in the NBA, and one of those teams will include the Phoenix Suns. Mike Budenholzer, who coached the Milwaukee Bucks to a title in 2021, was let go after Phoenix missed out on the playoffs. The championship head coach was allowed just one season. He signed a five-year contract last summer to improve … [Read more...] about Ex-Hornets HC James Borrego an Expected Suns Candidate
Pelicans Have A Leadership Problem
Following the New Orleans Pelicans’ season finale, head coach Willie Green answered reporters questions for nearly 20 minutes. “My message to the team and to our staff was just gratitude, just starting with that,” he’d begin. “Grateful that everything that they poured into this… the character with our whole entire group. Even through adversity and challenges this season, I’m … [Read more...] about Pelicans Have A Leadership Problem
Best Trade Destinations For Pelicans Face Of Franchise
After yet another underwhelming season, the New Orleans Pelicans are making changes, from top to bottom. As reported by ESPN senior insider Shams Charania, the team has fired former executive vice president David Griffin, intending to replace him with Joe Dumars. A highly accomplished former NBA player and front office executive, Dumars is currently finalizing a deal to become … [Read more...] about Best Trade Destinations For Pelicans Face Of Franchise