Pelicans

Zion Williamson came off the bench Sunday as he returned to action after missing the previous five games with a right hip adductor strain, writes Matt Carlson of The Associated Press. It was the first time Williamson hasn’t started in his NBA career, but he was on a minutes limit and Pelicans interim coach James Borrego wanted to make sure he was available for crunch time. “It … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, McGowens, Morant, Castle, Harper

In the Pelicans’ 114–104 win over the Bulls, rookie guard Jeremiah Fears stole the show, reminding fans why New Orleans invested a top-seven pick in him. … [Read more...] about Jeremiah Fears gives Pelicans a glimpse of the future in win over Bulls

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