Zion Williamson's agent, Bill Duffy, has no intention to push for a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the February 6th deadline, sources tell ESPN. Williamson has played in only six games games this season and is averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 31.1 minutes. Williamson is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Both Williamson and the Pelicans … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Won’t Pursue Trade From Pelicans Ahead Of Deadline
Zion Williamson Nearing Return From Left Hamstring Strain
Zion Williamson has been upgraded to week-to-week as he works his way back from a left hamstring strain. Williamson has begun the return to play conditioning phase of his rehab and is expected to fully return to practice next week. Williamson has appeared in six games this season, averaging 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 31.1 minutes. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Nearing Return From Left Hamstring Strain
NBA Francises Collectively Worth $138 Billion, Average Of $4.6 Billion
The Golden State Warriors have become the second most valuable franchise in sports at $9.14 billion, trailing only the Dallas Cowboys at $10.3 billion. The Warriors are joined in the top-3 by the New York Knicks at $8.3 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers at $8.07 billion. Collectively, the NBA's 30 teams are worth $138 billion, including real estate held by owners and … [Read more...] about NBA Francises Collectively Worth $138 Billion, Average Of $4.6 Billion
Pelicans Open To Trading Every Player Outside Of Herb Jones, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy III
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly winning to discuss trading every player on its roster except Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and Trey Murphy III. The team is currently locked in contract discussions with Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans are looking for Ingram to take pay cut of around $40 million per season to extend, with Ingram looking for closer to $50 million per year. It was … [Read more...] about Pelicans Open To Trading Every Player Outside Of Herb Jones, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy III
Non-Taxpayer Teams Project To Receive $19M Apiece In Distribution
Teams who are below the luxury tax this season currently project to receive $19 million apiece in distribution, reports ESPN's Bobby Marks. The New Orleans Pelicans are only $1.4 million over the luxury tax and are widely expected to drop below it to receive that payment. The Pelicans have never paid the luxury tax. With injuries to essentially their entire rotation, the … [Read more...] about Non-Taxpayer Teams Project To Receive $19M Apiece In Distribution