Zion Williamson will miss the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a back contusion. Williamson scored 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting against the Wolves on Wednesday. Williamson is averaging 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 30 games this season. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Out Versus Timberwolves With Back Contusion
Pelicans Assistant Dan Geriot Hired As Iona Head Coach
New Orleans Pelicans assistant Dan Geriot was hired as the head coach of Iona on Thursday. The 36-year-old has spent ten seasons as an assistant in the NBA. Geriot was with the Cavs for nine years before spending a year with the Pelicans. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Assistant Dan Geriot Hired As Iona Head Coach
Trey Murphy III Out For Season With Torn Labrum, Partial Tear Of Rotator Cuff
Trey Murphy III was diagnosed with a torn labrum and a partial tear of the rotator cuff and will miss the rest of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans announced on Monday. Murphy suffered the injuries when he dislocated his shoulder on Monday against the Pistons. Murphy had only played a minute in the game when he dove for a loose ball. Murphy averaged 21.2 points and 5.1 … [Read more...] about Trey Murphy III Out For Season With Torn Labrum, Partial Tear Of Rotator Cuff
Zion Williamson Would Receive ‘Significant Interest’ If Placed On Trade Market
Zion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Would Receive ‘Significant Interest’ If Placed On Trade Market
Pelicans To Play Two Preseason Games In Melbourne, Australia
The NBA and Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) announced that the New Orleans Pelicans will play two preseason games against NBL teams in Melbourne this October, marking the first NBA games in Australia. The Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix in Melbourne Park on Friday Oct. 3 and Sunday Oct. 5, 2025, with the NBL serving as the … [Read more...] about Pelicans To Play Two Preseason Games In Melbourne, Australia