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New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan will miss six-to-eight weeks after having right elbow surgery. Ryan had an arthroscopic surgery done to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. Despite being signed to a two-way contract, Ryan had emerged as a key rotation player for New Orleans earlier this season. When the Pelicans were missing several players due to injuries, Ryan … [Read more...] about Matt Ryan Out 6-8 Weeks After Elbow Surgery

The conditioning of Zion Williamson came under scrutiny on Thursday as the New Orleans Pelicans were blown out in the In-Season Tournament semifinals by the Los Angeles Lakers. The speed and energy of LeBron James at the age of 38 contrasted with Williamson in a dramatic way. The Pelicans have repeated stressed to Williamson that his diet and conditioning needs to improve. … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson ‘Doesn’t Listen’ To Pelicans’ Pleas To Improve Diet, Conditioning

Larry Nance Jr. re-aggravated his right rib fracture and is expected to miss approximately 4-6 weeks. Nance has appeared in 14 games this season with the New Orleans Pelicans, averaging 3.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 15.1 minutes. … [Read more...] about Larry Nance Jr. Out 4-6 Weeks With Re-Aggravated Rib Fracture

Trey Murphy III could make his season debut as soon as Friday. Murphy suffered a meniscus tear in early September. Last season, Murphy averaged 14.5 points on 40% 3-point shooting and shooting 90% from the free throw line. … [Read more...] about Trey Murphy III Could Return From Meniscus Injury As Soon As Friday

CJ McCollum made his return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup after missing the previous three weeks with a collapsed lung. McCollum finished with 20 points 5 assists in his return. McCollum is averaging 21.7 points and 5.7 assists on the season. … [Read more...] about CJ McCollum Scores 20 Points In Return To Pelicans Lineup