Pelicans

Rockets guard Reed Sheppard made just 2-of-9 shots from the floor in his first start of the season on Monday in Phoenix, but he contributed five assists and three steals in his 27 minutes, and Houston was a +6 when he was on the court. It marked the eighth consecutive game in which the Rockets outscored their opponent during Sheppard’s minutes. While the 21-year-old still has … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Sheppard, Edey, Coward, Pelicans

Monday’s loss was bad, but the real disappointment came before the game even began, as once again Willie Green failed to put out the right starting lineup. … [Read more...] about Willie Green’s costly lineup decisions are sinking the Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are back in the win column thanks to a complete team effort, to earn interim head coach James Borrego his first win. … [Read more...] about One note on every player in the Pelicans’ third win of the season

Jordan Poole has been cleared to resume on-court basketball activities, the New Orleans Pelicans announced. Poole has missed the previous 10 games due to a quad strain. The Pelicans also announced that Herb Jones will miss at least one week with a mild calf strain. The Pelicans are 1-9 without Poole, losing nine straight games. … [Read more...] about Jordan Poole Cleared For Basketball Activities; Herb Jones Out At Least One Week With Calf Strain

The New Orleans Pelicans' season hasn't been off to an ideal start, but their young players are starting to draw some elite comparisons. … [Read more...] about Rockets have laid the perfect blueprint for Pelicans rookies to thrive