Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and very much look like a top candidate to become the league’s first repeat title holders since the Golden State Warriors (2016-18).  Still, with the holiday season in full force, here is a look at the Thunder’s wish list. 5 Christmas Wishes For OKC Thunder, Including One Key Trade OKC won’t be playing in the NBA Cup for … [Read more...] about 5 Christmas Wishes For OKC Thunder Including One Key Trade

OKLAHOMA CITY — Lewis Brinson hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, and Isan Diaz homered and had four hits, driving in four as the New Orleans Baby Cakes topped the Oklahoma City Dodgers 9-7 on Friday. … [Read more...] about Lewis Brinson, Isan Diaz power Baby Cakes past Oklahoma City Dodgers

Pelicans head coach James Borrego said injured forward Zion Williamson practiced on Saturday and will be listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday’s game at Chicago, per Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com (Twitter link). It’s a surprising update, as Shams Charania of ESPN reported on December 2 that Williamson was expected to be out at least three weeks due to a right adductor … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Practices, Could Return Sunday

Alvarado, who earns $4.5MM this season with an identical player option for 2026/27, would be a popular name on the market if the Pelicans make him available to trade, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter video link), who says the Knicks would be among the teams with interest in the New York native. … [Read more...] about Alvarado Would Be Popular Trade Target If Made Available

Nikola Vucevic sat the last 19 minutes of the Bulls’ 129-126 win over Charlotte on Friday, which snapped Chicago’s seven-game losing streak. Coach Billy Donovan said the decision did not reflect his long-term plans for the position, according to Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. Zach Collins wound up playing 20 minutes, contributing 16 points and eight rebounds, and Jalen Smith … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Vucevic, Collins, Smith, White, Draft Night, Okoro, Jones