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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson knows people want to see him the Dunk Contest. Williamson has a fairly straight forward approach to competing in that event at All-Star Weekend. "If I'm in the All-Star Game, I'll do the Dunk Contest," Williamson said. "But if I'm not, I'm not doing it." Williamson was an All-Star in both 2021 and 2023. Williamson was injured in 2023 … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson: If I’m An All-Star, I’ll Do the Dunk Contest

The New Orleans Pelicans signed Izaiah Brockington to a 10-day contract, reported Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Brockington averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds in the G League this season. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Sign Izaiah Brockington To 10-Day Contract

The Charlotte Hornets have begun their search to replace Mitch Kupchak to run their basketball operations department. Sources tell Marc Stein that the Brooklyn Nets' Jeff Peterson, New Orleans Pelicans' Trajan Langdon and Minnesota Timberwolves' Matt Lloyd are three leading candidates for the position. Peterson is a top aide to Sean Marks and Brooklyn has a strong interest in … [Read more...] about Jeff Peterson, Trajan Langdon, Matt Lloyd Emerge As Candidates For Hornets’ Job

Jimmy Butler and Naji Marshall have each been suspended one game without pay for instigating and engaging in an on-court altercation during the Heat's 106-95 victory over the Pelicans on Feb. 23 at Smoothie King Center, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Additionally, Thomas Bryant and Jose Alvarado have each been … [Read more...] about Jose Alvarado, Thomas Bryant Suspended Three Games; Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall, Nikola Jokic Get One

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to sign Jalen Crutcher to a 10-day contract. Crutcher has averaged 17.7 points and 5.6 assists this season in the G League. Crutcher is represented by Greg Lawrence. … [Read more...] about Jalen Crutcher, Pelicans Agree To 10-Day Deal