The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Elfrid Payton have agreed to a contract. Payton will give the injury-ravaged Pelicans some additional depth in the backcourt. The veteran point guard went to camp with the Pelicans before joining New Orleans G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Payton hasn't played in a game for the Squadron as of yet. New Orleans is without Dejounte … [Read more...] about Elfrid Payton, Pelicans Agree To Contract
Pelicans Tried To Keep Dyson Daniels Out Of Trade With Hawks For Dejounte Murray
The New Orleans Pelicans tried to avoid including Dyson Daniels in their trade offer to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray, sources tell ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The Hawks wanted to acquire a player for Murray that would help them protect Trae Young on defense. While the Pelicans wanted to keep Daniels, they considered him expendable due to the presence of Herb Jones and Trey … [Read more...] about Pelicans Tried To Keep Dyson Daniels Out Of Trade With Hawks For Dejounte Murray
Jose Alvarado Out Six Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Jose Alvarado is expected to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The Pelicans have already dealt with a surge of injuries and are adding Alvardo to a list that includes Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Jordan Hawkins. New Orleans could apply for multiple 10-Day hardship exceptions. In 11 games this season, Alvarado averaged 10.7 points, 2.2 … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado Out Six Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Pelicans Expect Zion Williamson To Be Out 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring strain and it could be an extended absence. Williamson has played in less than 50 percent of his possible games since he was drafted out of Duke by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. "The Pelicans are bracing for him to be out about four to six weeks," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. "His return will be based on rehab … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expect Zion Williamson To Be Out 4-6 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Zion Williamson Out Indefinitely With Left Hamstring Strain
The New Orleans Pelicans announced Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. Medical imaging taken on Saturday morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be out indefinitely. Williamson had missed three of the Pelicans' past four games due to various injuries. Williamson missed Sunday's game with right hamstring tightness, Monday's game with right … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Out Indefinitely With Left Hamstring Strain