Hoops Rumors

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson made his debut with the Pelicans five years ago Wednesday, a stint that has featured highs and lows, Christian Clark and William Guillory of The Athletic write. Specifically, Williamson’s missed 230 of a potential 434 since then, bringing into question just how high New Orleans’ ceiling can be with him. Clark and Guillory opine that the Pelicans … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, McCollum, Sengun, Wembanyama, Edey

The game scheduled to be played between the Bucks and Pelicans on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans has been postponed due to “extreme weather conditions” in New Orleans, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). The league intends to announce a new date for the game at a later time. New Orleans has received a rare winter storm this week, with snow blanketing the … [Read more...] about NBA Postpones Wednesday’s Bucks/Pelicans Game

Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama will play two games in his native France this week against the Pacers. It’s an opportunity he doesn’t take lightly, The Athletic’s Joe Vardon writes. “There are a lot of emotions, seeing familiar people, whether from the club or even from the city,” Wembanyama said. “It’s a bit like two worlds meeting. It’s special, you don’t expect that in a … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Wembanyama, France Trip, Pelicans Comeback, Green, Mavs’ Injuries

Of the 15 teams in the Western Conference, only two are clearly focused more on the 2025 draft lottery than the 2024/25 standings. The 10-31 Jazz and 14-28 Trail Blazers don’t have realistic postseason aspirations this season, with management prioritizing the development of young players and the possibility of landing another high draft pick. Those two teams are sandwiching the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Western Conference Playoff Race

Jamal Murray isn’t fazed by criticism. The Nuggets guard signed a four-year, maximum-salary contract extension in September and feels it comes with the territory, he told Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “I’m totally ready for it,” Murray said. “That’s why I literally signed up for it.” Murray understands that with the big contract numbers comes increased scrutiny. He’s … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Murray, Moody, Powell, Williamson, Missi