The Pelicans‘ one-point loss Sunday at Boston shows what the roster might be capable of doing when it’s fully healthy, notes Rod Walker of NOLA. Zion Williamson was impressive on both ends of the court, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, three assists and five steals. “The five steals jump out at you right away,” coach Willie Green said. “That means his activity was … [Read more...] about Healthy Lineup Displays Promise From Early In The Season
Southwest Notes: Zion, Murphy, Tate, Jackson, Williams
The Pelicans sent a message to Zion Williamson by making his one-game suspension public, writes Rod Walker of NOLA. Walker explains that the team could have opted to simply keep Williamson on the bench for another night, just as it did for Wednesday’s game, without providing an explanation. Instead, Williamson was suspended for Friday’s contest at Philadelphia, reportedly after … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Murphy, Tate, Jackson, Williams
Pelicans’ Herb Jones Out Indefinitely With Shoulder Injury
Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has been diagnosed with a torn posterior labrum in his right shoulder, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Jones, who sustained the injury in Wednesday’s loss to Portland, is out indefinitely. The 26-year-old underwent an MRI on Thursday which confirmed the injury, per the team. As Will Guillory of The Athletic notes (via … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Herb Jones Out Indefinitely With Shoulder Injury
Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One Game
The Pelicans have suspended forward Zion Williamson one game for a violation of team policies, the club announced today in a press release. “This one game suspension is a result of failing to meet our team standards,” executive VP of basketball operations David Griffin in a statement. “His dedication to this organization is of paramount significance to us and to him. He has … [Read more...] about Pelicans Suspend Zion Williamson For One Game
Southwest Notes: Morant, Grizzlies, Jackson, Wembanyama, Jones, Murphy
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant made his return from injury on Thursday, as first announced by the team (Twitter link). Morant missed five games with an AC joint injury. The Grizzlies went 2-3 without Morant, who is averaging 21.2 points, 7.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds this season. He finished with 27 points in a narrow loss to the Rockets in his return. Morant wasn’t the only … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Morant, Grizzlies, Jackson, Wembanyama, Jones, Murphy