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The New Orleans Pelicans signed Elfrid Payton to a 10-day contract, the team announced on Friday. Payton averaged 4.1 points and 5.2 assists in 13 games with the Pelicans and Hornets this season. … [Read more...] about Pelicans To Sign Elfrid Payton To 10-Day Contract

Zion Williamson will miss the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a back contusion. Williamson scored 29 points on 12-of-16 shooting against the Wolves on Wednesday. Williamson is averaging 24.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 30 games this season. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Out Versus Timberwolves With Back Contusion

New Orleans Pelicans assistant Dan Geriot was hired as the head coach of Iona on Thursday. The 36-year-old has spent ten seasons as an assistant in the NBA. Geriot was with the Cavs for nine years before spending a year with the Pelicans. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Assistant Dan Geriot Hired As Iona Head Coach

Trey Murphy III was diagnosed with a torn labrum and a partial tear of the rotator cuff and will miss the rest of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans announced on Monday. Murphy suffered the injuries when he dislocated his shoulder on Monday against the Pistons. Murphy had only played a minute in the game when he dove for a loose ball. Murphy averaged 21.2 points and 5.1 … [Read more...] about Trey Murphy III Out For Season With Torn Labrum, Partial Tear Of Rotator Cuff

Zion Williamson has played at an All-NBA level since returning from his hamstring injury in January. Williamson's future with the New Orleans Pelicans was unclear while he was out given his injury history and their place in the Western Conference hierarchy. "I remember Bobby [Marks] and I wrote a story just as he was about to come back and kind of like 'What's coming with … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Would Receive ‘Significant Interest’ If Placed On Trade Market