Zion Williamson was a late scratch for the New Orleans Pelicans' regular season opener against the Chicago Bulls due to illness. The Pelicans next play at the Portland Trail Blazers on October 25th. Williamson played in a career-high 70 games last season, but injured his hamstring in the Pelicans' first play-in game and then missed their first round series against the Oklahoma … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Misses Pelicans’ Opener With Illness
Dejounte Murray Allowed To Play His ‘Real Position’ With Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is settling in nicely with his new team after an offseason trade from the Atlanta Hawks. One thing aiding the transition is that Murray is back to playing his natural position of point guard. "In Atlanta, I was in the corner and on the wings, and I made the best of it," Murray said. "Here, they are allowing me to play my real position. … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray Allowed To Play His ‘Real Position’ With Pelicans
Trey Murphy III, Pelicans Agree To Four-Year, $112M Extension
Trey Murphy III and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract extension. Murphy's deal contains no incentives or player options. Murphy was the 17th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of Virginia and has become one of the NBA's best young wings. Murphy shot 38.0 percent on 7.81 three-point attempts per game last season. Murphy averaged 14.8 … [Read more...] about Trey Murphy III, Pelicans Agree To Four-Year, $112M Extension
Pelicans Sign Brandon Boston Jr. To Two-Way Deal
The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Brandon Boston Jr. to a Two-Way deal. Boston was with the San Antonio Spurs during preseason where he averaged 2.8 points and 1.0 rebounds in 7.2 minutes over four games. Boston appeared in 32 games last season with the LA Clippers, averaging 5.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.8 minutes. … [Read more...] about Pelicans Sign Brandon Boston Jr. To Two-Way Deal
Pelicans Waive Malcolm Hill
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Malcolm Hill. Hill, 6-6, 225, has appeared in 24 career games across two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls, recording averages of 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per contest. Signed by New Orleans to a two-way contract on February 22, Hill most recently appeared in 46 games last season with the Pelicans' G … [Read more...] about Pelicans Waive Malcolm Hill