Pelicans star Zion Williamson has been upgraded to available for Tuesday’s game in New Orleans vs. the Timberwolves, the team announced today (via Twitter). Williamson, who was previously listed as questionable, has been sidelined since November 6 and has missed the Pelicans’ past 27 games while recovering from a left hamstring strain. New Orleans, which also dealt with several … [Read more...] about Pelicans’ Zion Williamson To Return On Tuesday
Southwest Notes: Sheppard, Adams, Williamson, Murray, Grimes
Reed Sheppard was touted as a strong Rookie of the Year candidate after the Rockets selected him with the No. 3 overall pick in last June’s draft. However, Sheppard has found it difficult to get into an offensive groove, averaging just 3.3 points and 1.2 assists in 11.6 minutes off the bench during his first 30 games. Now, Houston has assigned Sheppard to its NBA G League club, … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Sheppard, Adams, Williamson, Murray, Grimes
Pelicans Notes: Murphy, McCollum, Trade Rumors
The reeling Pelicans continue to have trouble involving guard Trey Murphy III in the second halves of games, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Against the Clippers recently, Murphy had just one made bucket in the second half. “Teams are making adjustments and they’re all over Trey,” head coach Willie Green said. “He’s doing a good job of continuing to play. When they guard him … [Read more...] about Pelicans Notes: Murphy, McCollum, Trade Rumors
Trade Rumors: Butler, C. Johnson, Nets, Grizzlies, Pelicans
The rest of the NBA is watching the standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler with “their popcorn out,” according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (Insider link), who notes that team president Pat Riley doesn’t make a habit of deferring to his star players, operating with a “bluntness and strength” that’s somewhat atypical of team executives in this era. “You cannot intimidate Pat … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, C. Johnson, Nets, Grizzlies, Pelicans
Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson
After missing the past 23 games with a left hamstring strain, Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado says he plans to return to action on Friday vs. Washington, as Will Guillory of The Athletic relays (via Twitter). “I’ll be playing tomorrow for sure,” Alvarado said. “No doubt. … I finally get to be Jose again. It’s going to be a lot of crazy man out there.” Both of the Pelicans’ injured … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Ivey, M. Robinson