Nikola Mirotic will not be returning to the New Orleans Pelicans. He won't be returning to the NBA, either. At least not any time soon. … [Read more...] about Report: Ex-Pelicans sharpshooter Nikola Mirotic signs with Euroleague, despite $45M NBA interest
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Southwest Notes: Fox, Spurs Injuries, Pelicans Core, Coward
With Victor Wembanyama out, De’Aaron Fox has stepped into a leadership role and brought the Spurs‘ offense together, Jared Weiss writes for The Athletic. Fox has become increasingly comfortable getting into the teeth of the defense and then kicking out to shooters, Weiss writes. He has also helped the team get its turnover issues under control. Weiss notes that the Spurs’ game … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Fox, Spurs Injuries, Pelicans Core, Coward
Zion Williamson To Be Re-Evaluated In 3 Weeks With Grade 2 Right Adductor Strain
Zion Williamson will be re-evaluated in three weeks due to a grade 2 right hip adductor strain, according to William Guillory of The Athletic. Williamson suffered the injury earlier this month. While the timeline would put Williamson's return around late December, there are people in the organization who don't expect Williamson to turn until early January. Williamson is … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson To Be Re-Evaluated In 3 Weeks With Grade 2 Right Adductor Strain
Pelicans Reversing Course, Considering Trading Much-Desired Two-Way Forward?
After what appears to be a failed attempt to retool its roster to make a run at the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, are the New Orleans Pelicans ready to embrace a complete rebuild? Once again, the Pelicans have been besieged by injuries. The Pelicans join Washington and Indiana as the teams that have lost the most player games to injury this year. The Pelicans had the … [Read more...] about Pelicans Reversing Course, Considering Trading Much-Desired Two-Way Forward?
Pelicans Have Not Discussed Trades Involving Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones
The New Orleans Pelicans have not yet engaged in trade discussions involving Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy or Herb Jones, according to William Guillory of The Athletic. Guillory adds that with the team struggling with a 3-21 record, executives around the league are reportedly looking at what it would take to "pry away" assets from the Pelicans' roster. Jake Fischer of Bleacher … [Read more...] about Pelicans Have Not Discussed Trades Involving Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones