Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves spiraling, and a huge reason is their reluctance to trade Zion Williamson. … [Read more...] about Pelicans need for Zion Williamson trade becomes desperately obvious in loss to Denver

The Rockets are missing two key regulars for tonight’s game against Chicago. Tari Eason (right ankle sprain) and Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle injury management) are sitting out, Will Guillory of The Athletic tweets. Eason also missed Houston’s loss to Sacramento on Sunday after suffering the sprain against Portland on Friday. Finney-Smith has been eased back into action … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Eason, Finney-Smith, Rockets Trip, Bey, Morant

With the trade deadline nearing, one team stands out as the perfect landing spot for Zion Williamson if the Pelicans decide to move their star forward. … [Read more...] about Obvious Zion Williamson trade suitor is hiding in plain sight

The Cavaliers acquired forward De’Andre Hunter in their only in-season trade in 2024/25, but Hunter’s disappointing performance so far in ’25/26 may necessitate another in-season move a year later, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Sources tell Fedor that the Cavaliers haven’t engaged in any meaningful trade talks with teams inquiring on their players … [Read more...] about Trade Notes: Cavs, Nets, MPJ, Grizzlies, More

Gayle Benson has no immediate plans to shed her title of the "owner" of the Saints and the Pelicans, despite vocal criticisms in the NBA around the term, though Benson didn't discount the importance of diversity and sensitivity in the… … [Read more...] about Gayle Benson: No change planned for ‘owner’ title amid criticism of term, but Pelicans to be active in talks