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Elfrid Payton — back for second stint with Pelicans — says team a 'threat in the West'

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

As Willie Green’s playing career was winding down, Elfrid Payton’s was just beginning.

Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network will be available in this Louisiana city soon

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated 19 hrs ago

The Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network is coming to Lafayette.

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy says being sidelined again at start of season 'hurts a lot'

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 11, 2024

Last year, a left knee injury caused Trey Murphy to miss the first quarter of his third NBA season.

Pelicans' preseason game against Magic canceled as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 9, 2024

As Hurricane Milton headed toward Florida on Wednesday afternoon, the NBA decided to cancel the New Orleans Pelicans’ preseason game against the Orlando Magic.

The Pelicans will host their annual open practice later this month. Here are the details.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 9, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans will hold their annual open practice later this month.

Jordan Hawkins — an audacious 3-point shooter — can 'bring a lot' to Pelicans in Year 2

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 8, 2024

From the moment he stepped foot in the NBA, Jordan Hawkins has had the thumbs-up to take any type of shot.?

Zion Williamson shines in New Orleans Pelicans' preseason opener against Magic

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Oct 7, 2024

As the first half of the New Orleans Pelicans’ preseason opener was winding down, Zion Williamson set a screen near the 3-point arc for the team’s major offseason acquisition, point guard Dejo…

Pelicans again trying to up 3-point volume. Here's why they believe this time is different.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 7, 2024

The number 40 was scribbled on a whiteboard on the New Orleans Pelicans’ first day of training camp. It represented the amount of 3-point attempts the team wants to take every game.

New Orleans Pelicans planning to play small ball when rest of NBA is getting bigger

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 6, 2024

Last spring, the Oklahoma City Thunder won 57 regular-season games, swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs and took two games off the Dallas Mavericks before bowing …

The Pelicans could be without one of their best 3-point shooters on opening night

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 3, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The New Orleans Pelicans could be without one of their best 3-point shooters when they face the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 23 in their regular-season opener.?

Pelicans making changes to broadcast team as part of Gulf Coast Sports TV rollout

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Oct 3, 2024

New Orleans Pelicans fans will get to watch their team play on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network for the first time in less than two weeks.

Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum already shared a birthday. Now they share a backcourt.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Oct 2, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For years before they became teammates, CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray would exchange text messages on Sept. 19.

Zion Williamson's challenge in Year Six? Shoot more jump shots, David Griffin says

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Oct 1, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Zion Williamson splashed four 3-pointers during his NBA debut in January 2020.

Jeff Duncan: The Pelicans' trajectory will be determined by intangibles in 2024-25

BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
Updated Oct 1, 2024

Talent is not an issue for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Photos: New Orleans Pelicans hold their media day at the Smoothie King Center

BY DAVID GRUNFELD | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Sep 30, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans hold their annual media day at the Smoothie King Center.?

Brandon Ingram says he understands NBA 'a business' as he enters final year of deal

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Sep 30, 2024

Since taking charge of the New Orleans Pelicans more than five years ago, David Griffin has sought to foster a familial atmosphere. There is plenty of evidence he has succeeded, but in the cut…

New Orleans Pelicans will sign a key bench player to a 2-year contract extension

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Sep 28, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Jose Alvarado to a contract extension that should keep the Brooklyn-born backup point guard with the team for at least the next two seasons.?

Christian Clark: Pelicans have tightrope to walk as they look to build off last season's success

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 28, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans opted for an organizational reset in 2019.

Pelicans promote Swin Cash, finalize coaching staff as 2024-25 season approaches

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 26, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday announced a series of promotions and new hires across their organization.

Pelicans are adding former Helen Cox star to coaching staff in player development role

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 24, 2024

Greg Monroe, a former high school star at Helen Cox in Harvey, is joining the New Orleans Pelicans staff in a player development role.

Herb Jones says making All-Defensive team was an 'amazing' feeling. He wants to do it again.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 24, 2024

In May, Herb Jones was playing "Madden" when his cousin interrupted him with news.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing a Gretna native to a training camp deal

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2024

A familiar face will join the New Orleans Pelicans during training camp.

The Pelicans officially have a new TV broadcast home. Here's how you can watch it.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans officially have a new broadcast home.

A new report reveals infrastructure upgrades needed for the Smoothie King Center

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Sep 2, 2024

Smoothie King Center has undergone “minimal renovations” since opening its doors in 1999, and “most systems and equipment have reached or exceeded their usable life,” according to a copy of a …

Zion Williamson is spending the week in China with a handful of other NBA star players

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 29, 2024

Zion Williamson is spending this week in the Far East.

Just days after waiving him, the Pelicans re-sign one of their best 3-point shooters

BY NATHAN MESSINA | Staff writer
Aug 27, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are re-signing 6-foot-7 forward Matt Ryan just days after waiving him.?

Pelicans to air majority of games on a new sports network after ending Diamond partnership

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 24, 2024

On Friday, Diamond Sports said it will broadcast more than a dozen NBA teams’ games during the 2024-25 season.

New Orleans Pelicans waive one of their best 3-point shooters from 2023-24 squad

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 23, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving 3-point shooting specialist Matt Ryan.?