The NBA Central: The Pelicans are expected to keep Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, per @MarcJSpears
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Errick McCollum (@ErrickM3) contributed to Fenerbahce’s win over Real Madrid, saying he tried to “take advantage of the drop defense” 👨🏾🏫
Nigel Hayes-Davis and Sarunas Jasikevicius also praised the 37-year-old veteran guard’s effort in the post-game:
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 2:50 PM
Errick McCollum (@ErrickM3) contributed to Fenerbahce’s win over Real Madrid, saying he tried to “take advantage of the drop defense” 👨🏾🏫
Nigel Hayes-Davis and Sarunas Jasikevicius also praised the 37-year-old veteran guard’s effort in the post-game:
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 2:50 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
3⃣7⃣-year-old Errick McCollum is the definition of a BALLER 😤 pic.x.com/5OfUwEgmYg – 2:23 PM
3⃣7⃣-year-old Errick McCollum is the definition of a BALLER 😤 pic.x.com/5OfUwEgmYg – 2:23 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum, they’re staying in the N.O.. They ain’t going nowhere.” 😤
@MarcJSpears with the latest on the future of the New Orleans Pelicans 👀 pic.x.com/2cNsosV0yt – 1:57 PM
“Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum, they’re staying in the N.O.. They ain’t going nowhere.” 😤
@MarcJSpears with the latest on the future of the New Orleans Pelicans 👀 pic.x.com/2cNsosV0yt – 1:57 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
🚨Trade Deadline: Should Jazz go for Zion?🚨
Plus:
• Walker Kessler’s market value revealed
• Lakers land Mark Williams
• Jazz beat Warriors in thrilling game
Is Zion the missing piece for Utah’s rebuild? Dive into today’s episode for my bold take! pic.x.com/jX5kKYXpgM – 10:03 AM
🚨Trade Deadline: Should Jazz go for Zion?🚨
Plus:
• Walker Kessler’s market value revealed
• Lakers land Mark Williams
• Jazz beat Warriors in thrilling game
Is Zion the missing piece for Utah’s rebuild? Dive into today’s episode for my bold take! pic.x.com/jX5kKYXpgM – 10:03 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Zion Williamson nets 28 points, Trey Murphy adds 25 and #Pelicans have six players reach double digits in scoring, but Nuggets break out in third quarter with offensive fireworks, prevail 144-119 in Denver. Postgame wrap: neworlns.co/40PSdcu pic.x.com/zp5DWECre4 – 11:26 PM
Zion Williamson nets 28 points, Trey Murphy adds 25 and #Pelicans have six players reach double digits in scoring, but Nuggets break out in third quarter with offensive fireworks, prevail 144-119 in Denver. Postgame wrap: neworlns.co/40PSdcu pic.x.com/zp5DWECre4 – 11:26 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Zion Williamson looks SO much better tonight than he did Monday. – 9:40 PM
Zion Williamson looks SO much better tonight than he did Monday. – 9:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Turning focus to tonight’s game: Aaron Gordon is starting. Normal starters for Denver. Russ and Peyton out.
Pelicans starting:
CJ McCollum
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Karlo Matkovic
Yves Missi
Javonte Green started last Monday. Pels going bigger? – 9:00 PM
Turning focus to tonight’s game: Aaron Gordon is starting. Normal starters for Denver. Russ and Peyton out.
Pelicans starting:
CJ McCollum
Trey Murphy
Zion Williamson
Karlo Matkovic
Yves Missi
Javonte Green started last Monday. Pels going bigger? – 9:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon should be good to go tonight for the Nuggets.
I still expect Zeke Nnaji to play off the bench though. Nuggets will use him so they don’t have to stagger Gordon with the second unit when Zion Williamson comes back in. – 7:26 PM
Aaron Gordon should be good to go tonight for the Nuggets.
I still expect Zeke Nnaji to play off the bench though. Nuggets will use him so they don’t have to stagger Gordon with the second unit when Zion Williamson comes back in. – 7:26 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
What do the Warriors do if the Heat and Suns do the Durant-for-Butler swap?
Is there a viable Zion trade there? Ingram doesn’t really move the needle for them. What is Paul George’s trade value right now? – 6:35 PM
What do the Warriors do if the Heat and Suns do the Durant-for-Butler swap?
Is there a viable Zion trade there? Ingram doesn’t really move the needle for them. What is Paul George’s trade value right now? – 6:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players averaging 5/5/5/1/1 this season:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Zion Williamson
Jalen Johnson
Draymond Green pic.x.com/HlnGAZGsoB – 11:28 AM
Players averaging 5/5/5/1/1 this season:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Zion Williamson
Jalen Johnson
Draymond Green pic.x.com/HlnGAZGsoB – 11:28 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Behind the Numbers preview for #Pelicans second straight game in Denver at 8 p.m. CT (Trey Murphy one of only three New Orleans players to appear in all three games vs. Nuggets; CJ McCollum adds to list of 30-point nights; NOP, Den low volume in 3s): neworlns.co/412Nk14 pic.x.com/7QAWtFArZi – 11:26 AM
Behind the Numbers preview for #Pelicans second straight game in Denver at 8 p.m. CT (Trey Murphy one of only three New Orleans players to appear in all three games vs. Nuggets; CJ McCollum adds to list of 30-point nights; NOP, Den low volume in 3s): neworlns.co/412Nk14 pic.x.com/7QAWtFArZi – 11:26 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
5 things (#Pelicans play in Denver for a second straight game at 8 p.m. CT; Nuggets’ Westbrook, Watson out; practice report hosted by @_Andrew_Lopez; Green, Zion post-practice video interviews; read more on Trey Murphy’s fantastic offensive stretch): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 10:39 AM
5 things (#Pelicans play in Denver for a second straight game at 8 p.m. CT; Nuggets’ Westbrook, Watson out; practice report hosted by @_Andrew_Lopez; Green, Zion post-practice video interviews; read more on Trey Murphy’s fantastic offensive stretch): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 10:39 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Chatted with Zeke Nnaji last night about the Zion Williamson assignment, ignoring trade talks and the challenges and benefits of learning the theme song from Hayao Miyazaki’s film “Howl’s Moving Castle” on piano:
denvergazette.com/sports/zeke-nn… via @DenverGazette – 4:49 PM
Chatted with Zeke Nnaji last night about the Zion Williamson assignment, ignoring trade talks and the challenges and benefits of learning the theme song from Hayao Miyazaki’s film “Howl’s Moving Castle” on piano:
denvergazette.com/sports/zeke-nn… via @DenverGazette – 4:49 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Trey Murphy’s preparation and work ethic have led to the best stretch of his four-year #NBA career, averaging 37.7 points over the last three games. CJ McCollum on Murphy’s improvement in 2024-25: “He loves the game. He works on his craft.” Article: neworlns.co/4hHY76p pic.x.com/e5bJx1s2RQ – 12:51 PM
Trey Murphy’s preparation and work ethic have led to the best stretch of his four-year #NBA career, averaging 37.7 points over the last three games. CJ McCollum on Murphy’s improvement in 2024-25: “He loves the game. He works on his craft.” Article: neworlns.co/4hHY76p pic.x.com/e5bJx1s2RQ – 12:51 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
5 things (Trey Murphy etches name in franchise record book with 41 pts, big third quarter in Denver, but Nuggets prevail; Murphy, McCollum, Green postgame interviews; Murphy/McCollum highlights, the latter scoring 30 pts): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 10:43 AM
5 things (Trey Murphy etches name in franchise record book with 41 pts, big third quarter in Denver, but Nuggets prevail; Murphy, McCollum, Green postgame interviews; Murphy/McCollum highlights, the latter scoring 30 pts): nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 10:43 AM
More on this storyline
A veteran team might view McCollum as a valuable scoring option in the playoffs, but his name hasn’t come up often in rumors around the league, partially because of his $30.6 million contract next season. He’s also spoken to some folks around the team about wanting to remain in New Orleans beyond his current deal. -via New York Times / February 6, 2025
CJ McCollum: I can’t tell what’s real and fake anymore on these apps. Luka really going to the lakers or nah ? -via x.com / February 2, 2025
CJ McCollum: Gotta pack them bags just in case now a days . If the Don got traded only lord knows -via x.com / February 2, 2025
Based on conversations I’ve had in recent weeks, several of the Pelicans higher-ups have been very happy with Williamson’s work behind the scenes to improve his conditioning and performance on the court. -via New York Times / February 6, 2025
As Ingram left the locker room — and the Pelicans franchise — for good, one of his teammates could be heard exclaiming, “Not my dog!” as whispers around the room confirmed the deal with Toronto was complete. Zion Williamson was the last Pelicans player Ingram spoke to before he left. That was fitting since Wednesday’s trade marked the official end of the Williamson-Ingram partnership that was supposed to usher in a new era of New Orleans basketball. -via New York Times / February 6, 2025
Zion Williamson on the Luka Dončić trade: “Nobody’s safe. That’s all you can say. Nobody’s safe. Just gotta stay ready. That’s all we can do.” -via New York Times / February 4, 2025