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The New Orleans Pelicans are unwilling to trade Brandon Ingram in a trade package with the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, sources tell Christian Clark of the Times Picayune. Ingram is nine years younger than Durant and also makes approximately $15 million per year less. Ingram is one of the only young All-Star caliber players the Nets could potentially trade for while also … [Read more...] about Pelicans Unwilling To Trade Brandon Ingram To Nets For Kevin Durant

Zion Williamson endured a difficult 21-22 season in which he had to miss the entire regular season and playoffs due to a broken foot. Williamson received criticism from some corners. "It's been a lot," said Williamson. "I can sit here and explain it, but nobody will really be able to feel it the way I did. My foot was broken and I couldn't magically heal it. It hurt, because I … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson: Experiencing Hate, Pain From People I Don't Know Started To Wear On Me

Antonio Daniels announced that he's signed a multi-year broadcast deal to remain the color analyst for the New Orleans Pelicans. Daniels is entering his fourth season with the team's broadcast crew. … [Read more...] about Antonio Daniels Signs Multi-Year Deal To Remain Color Analyst For Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans would have to waive Zion Williamson in order to reduce the amount of money owed to him on his contract. There was a report last week that indicated Williamson would be required to be weighed with his pounds plus body fat percentage needing to stay below 295. The full amount of Williamson's year-by-year salary, which ranges from $33.3 million in 2023-24 … [Read more...] about Pelicans Would Be Required To Waive Zion Williamson To Reduce Contract Amount

The New Orleans Pelicans are attempting to hire Sammy Gelfand away from the Detroit Pistons. Gelfand is currently the Director of Coaching Analytics with the Pistons. Gelfand previously spent five years with the Golden State Warriors where he worked with Willie Green. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Trying To Hire Sammy Gelfand From Pistons

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans quickly agreed to a contract extension this offseason, but the contract contains provisions based on his conditioning. According to league sources, Williamson's contract stipulates that he will have weigh-ins periodically throughout the entirety of his new deal. The sum of his weight and body fat percentage must be below 295. The … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson's Contract Can Be Reduced If Weight, Body Fat Go Over Predetermined Amount

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that forward E.J. Liddell will be out indefinitely after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee. An MRI done last night confirmed the injury, which occurred during the third quarter of Monday's Summer League game against the Atlanta Hawks. A date for surgery has not yet been determined. Further updates will be provided appropriately. The … [Read more...] about E.J. Liddell Suffers Torn ACL

Zion Williamson signed a full five-year max contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. But both sides have upside and protections in the deal too. David Griffin shared that Williamson's extension includes no options. There's also no trade bonus in the deal either. For Williamson's upside, the deal does include Designated Player language. If Williamson makes All-NBA, wins … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson's Contract Extension Has Games-Played Protections for Pelicans

Devonte' Graham was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, early Thursday morning and charged with driving while impaired, police records show. Graham was arrested around 3 a.m., and local jail records as of noon ET show that Graham is not in the Wake County jail. Graham joined the New Orleans Pelicans from the Charlotte Hornets last offseason. … [Read more...] about Devonte' Graham Arrested, Charged With DWI