On the final day of the NBA season, nearly every game has playoff seeding implications. … [Read more...] about NBA playoff seedings primer: What is at stake in every game Sunday
Pelicans
Lonzo Ball, along with multiple teammates, will miss the New Orleans Pelicans’ regular season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday evening. Ball will miss the game with a right thumb sprain, the third straight game he’ll miss to end the season. Along with Ball, Steven Adams (right MTP sprain), Josh Hart (right thumb surgery), Brandon Ingram (left ankle sprain) and … [Read more...] about
Pelicans Notes: Hayes, Backcourt, Louzada, Alexander-Walker
With several stars out of the lineup, Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes has turned into a reliable scorer, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. Hayes posted his fifth straight double-digit performance Friday night and tied his career high with 19 points. Hayes’ role has expanded without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram around to handle most of the offense, Guillory notes. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Hayes, Backcourt, Louzada, Alexander-Walker
Andrew Lopez: Pelicans say Adams, Hart, Lonzo, Ingram and Zion are all OUT for tomorrow’s finale against the Lakers. Wes Iwundu (left shoulder sprain) and James Johnson (left knee contusion) are questionable. … [Read more...] about
JD Shaw: The Lakers-Pelicans game on Sunday night will now be televised by NBA TV. … [Read more...] about
New Orleans Pelicans: Chances of each Pels’ free agent returning
The New Orleans Pelicans are going to have a busy offseason. Not only do they have five picks in the upcoming NBA Draft, but they have a number of decisions to make about their own free agents. The Pelicans will have four players in some stage of free agency and could decide not to bring […] New Orleans Pelicans: Chances of each Pels’ free agent returning - Pelican Debrief - … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pelicans: Chances of each Pels’ free agent returning
New Orleans Pelicans: Grades for flat loss vs. Warriors
The New Orleans Pelicans lost for the second time in a month to the Golden State Warriors in a close 122-125 defeat. This was the epitome of an end-of-the-regular-season game. The Pelicans were playing with nothing at stake but their lottery odds, which is the only real good news coming out of this loss. Stan […] New Orleans Pelicans: Grades for flat loss vs. Warriors - Pelican … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pelicans: Grades for flat loss vs. Warriors
Pelicans: Who will be better, Lonzo Ball or Nickeil Alexander-Walker?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker replaced Lonzo Ball in the starting lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans last night in a move that could be permanent. Lonzo Ball sat out with an injury and will probably miss the final game against the Lakers as well, which will likely give NAW another chance as a starter. Fans shouldn’t get […] Pelicans: Who will be better, Lonzo Ball or Nickeil … [Read more...] about Pelicans: Who will be better, Lonzo Ball or Nickeil Alexander-Walker?
Jim Eichenhofer: Stan Van Gundy on the objective for Didi Louzada tonight: “It’s not about anything specific, go out and play hard, for us to try and get a feel for him, and get an idea of where he is, and what he needs to work on.” … [Read more...] about