Elfrid Payton posted one of the best lines of the season on Monday as he celebrates his return to the NBA. He was gone from the league for more than two full years before the Pelicans gave him a chance amid a rash of injuries. Playing on a non-guaranteed contract, Payton had 21 assists, 14 points, seven rebounds and two steals against Indiana. Payton’s journey back to the NBA … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Payton, Missi, Green, Ingram
Sixers, Pelicans Remain Focused On Making Playoffs
The Sixers will carry a 3-14 record into Saturday’s game in Detroit. The Pelicans are 4-16 after losing in Memphis on Friday. The two teams have combined for just four wins in the past month and – based on historical NBA outcomes – the odds are heavily against either one making the playoffs. Still, neither the Sixers nor the Pelicans are prepared to throw in the towel in on … [Read more...] about Sixers, Pelicans Remain Focused On Making Playoffs
Injury Notes: DeRozan, Blazers, Pelicans, Thunder, Bulls
Kings forward DeMar DeRozan will be sidelined for Friday’s game in Portland due to muscle inflammation in his lower back, tweets Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. It will be DeRozan’s second straight absence — and fifth overall — as he continues to deal with the back issue. The Trail Blazers will also be shorthanded on Friday, announcing (via Twitter) that Jerami Grant … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: DeRozan, Blazers, Pelicans, Thunder, Bulls
Floundering Pelicans “Embarrassed” After Latest Loss
The Pelicans were blown out by the Raptors on Wednesday in Dejounte Murray‘s return from a fractured hand. Murray and his teammates left the court humiliated with their season at a crossroads. Their fans turned on them during the 119-93 loss and Murray couldn’t blame them. “If you’re not embarrassed and really mad about this, that’s a problem,” Murray said, per Brett Martel of … [Read more...] about Floundering Pelicans “Embarrassed” After Latest Loss
Southwest Notes: Murray, Payton, Aldama, Tate
After a report earlier in the week stated that Dejounte Murray was targeting Wednesday for his return from a fractured hand, the Pelicans confirmed it today, announcing (via Twitter) that the team’s most significant offseason addition will be available to play vs. Toronto. As Will Guillory of The Athletic writes, New Orleans prioritized Murray over the summer because the team … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Murray, Payton, Aldama, Tate