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The New Orleans Pelicans are not ready to consider taking a "gap" year as a result of their major injury issues to start the season, sources tell ESPN. The Golden State Warriors utilized the strategy during the 19-20 season, while the Memphis Grizzlies did so last season as they leaned into their injury issues in return for a lottery pick. The Warriors ended up with the No. 2 … [Read more...] about Pelicans Not Ready To Consider Taking ‘Gap’ Season

The New Orleans Pelicans and Brandon Ingram reached a stalemate on extension talks this past summer and have also struggled to find a deal with a franchise he is comfortable signing a new contract with, sources tell ESPN. Another complicating factor on an Ingram trade is that the Pelicans will not want to take surplus salary back. Ingram is on a $36 million expiring contract … [Read more...] about Brandon Ingram, Pelicans Haven’t Found Trade With Team He’s Likely To Stay With Long-Term

Dejounte Murray plans to return from his fractured left hand on Wednesday when the New Orleans Pelicans play the Toronto Raptors. Murray suffered the injury on opening night of the season. The Pelicans acquired Murray from the Atlanta Hawks the past offseason. The Pelicans are 4-13 this season as they have battled injuries to virtually their entire rotation. … [Read more...] about Dejounte Murray To Return From Fractured Hand Wednesday Against Raptors

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has parted ways with his agency, Excel Sports. It's not been reported which agency Ingram will sign with. The veteran forward is in the final year of his contract. Many expected Ingram to be traded this past offseason, but he's remained with the Pelicans. It's been reported that Ingram is seeking a max or near-max contract extension. … [Read more...] about Brandon Ingram Leaves Excel Sports Agency

New Orleans Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum is hopeful to return to the lineup on Monday at the Indiana Pacers. McCollum has been out since October 29 due to a strained right adductor muscle. McCollum made it through a full practice, with contact, on Saturday. That has the veteran guard ready to return on Monday. The Pelicans are still without Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, … [Read more...] about CJ McCollum Hopeful To Return Monday