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The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. An MRI taken this morning confirmed the injury. Williamson will be re-examined in approximately two weeks. The Pelicans will play the Sacramento Kings on Friday for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Out At Least Two Weeks With Left Hamstring Strain

Zion Williamson is believed to have injured his left hamstring during the New Orleans Pelicans' 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Williamson will undergo further tests on Wednesday. Williamson had 40 points and 11 rebounds before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans will play the Kings on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Believed To Have Suffered Left Hamstring Injury

The Western Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th. First Round Matchups • No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 (Pelicans, Lakers, Kings, Warriors) • No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 (Pelicans or Lakers) • No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 6 Phoenix Suns • No. 4 LA Clippers vs. No. 5 Dallas … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs 2024: Western Conference First Round Matchups

The New Orleans Pelicans have converted forward Matt Ryan to a standard NBA contract. Ryan had been playing for the Pelicans on a two-way deal. This season, Ryan has appeared in 27 NBA games for New Orleans. The 6-foot-6 forward has averaged 5.6 points and shot 45.1% on three-pointers. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Convert Matt Ryan To Standard Contract

The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to give the Los Angeles Lakers their first-round pick this year and take the Lakers' first-round pick in 2025, according to Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. The Pelicans have the option to take one of the Lakers' picks as a result of the Anthony Davis trade. "People around the league expect that the Pelicans will give the Lakers their pick … [Read more...] about Pelicans Expected To Defer Lakers’ First-Round Pick To 2025