In a season that’s been filled with bad nights for the Pelicans, Monday may have been the worst, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. New Orleans tied a record for the largest margin of defeat in franchise history, falling to Detroit by 46 points, and lost Trey Murphy early in the game with a shoulder injury that could affect his availability for training camp. New Orleans trailed by … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Pelicans, Davis, Castle, Morant, Aldama, Thompson
Impact Of Pelicans’ Injury Woes Could Carry Over To 2025/26
Health issues derailed the Pelicans‘ 2024/25 season almost before it began. Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson weren’t available when the season tipped off, top offseason acquisition Dejounte Murray broke his hand on opening night, and it only got worse from there, with injuries eventually affecting virtually every starter and rotation player on the roster. Through 69 games, only … [Read more...] about Impact Of Pelicans’ Injury Woes Could Carry Over To 2025/26
Pelicans’ Murphy To Miss Rest Of Season With Shoulder Injury
Pelicans wing Trey Murphy has been diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder, the team announced late on Monday night (via Twitter). Murphy underwent an MRI to confirm the diagnosis. The injury occurred less than one minute into Monday’s blowout loss to Detroit. Murphy had a pass knocked away by Pistons wing Ausar Thompson on the … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Murphy To Miss Rest Of Season With Shoulder Injury
Williamson Would Draw “Significant Interest” On Trade Market
On the latest episode of the Hoops Collective podcast, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps briefly discussed the impressive play and potential trade value of Pelicans forward Zion Williamson. Since January 7, when he returned from a hamstring strain that sidelined him for two months, the former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 24.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.3 … [Read more...] about Williamson Would Draw “Significant Interest” On Trade Market
Western Notes: Wolves, Mavs, Missi, Zion, Thunder
After flirting with .500 for most of the first half of the season as they got accustomed to their new-look roster, the Timberwolves are 17-8 in their past 25 games and have won seven in a row. The Wolves won’t match their 56-win total from last season, but they’re pushing hard for a top-six spot in the Western Conference, which would guarantee them a place in the … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Wolves, Mavs, Missi, Zion, Thunder