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The New Orleans Pelicans are in another conundrum that could define the franchise’s trajectory for years to come. They need an answer at head coach, but it’s not exactly a buyer’s market. Thankfully, since James Borrego took over in an interim capacity on November 15, 2025, the team has shown unmistakable signs of life despite […] The post Why Pelicans must extend James Borrego, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jeremiah Fears makes NBA history with a 40-point performance as the Pelicans defeat the Jazz in a high-scoring showdown.
The 2025 NBA rookie class continues to show how deep its talent pool goes. The NBA world has been buzzing about Cooper Flagg lately — and for good reason. The Dallas Mavericks wunderkind recently became the first teenager in NBA history to drop 50 points in a single game. Aside from Flagg, second pick Dylan … The post Unexpected NBA rookie goes off for 40 points appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the OKC Thunder (at home) in California.The Lakers most recently lost to the Mavs (in Dallas) by a score of 134-128.Despite the loss, Jaxson Hayes went off for 23 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 8/10 from the field in 27 minutes of playing […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Sudden Change To Injury Report Before Thunder Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The NBA head coaching market is thinning out before the regular season even ends, and the Zion Williamson-led New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a precarious position. With Michael Malone following Bill Belichick to North Carolina and Taylor Jenkins drawing significant interest from deep-pocketed suitors, EVP Joe Dumars and GM Troy Weaver may find their […] The post Why Pelicans must not be fooled by James Borrego’s recent push for full-time head coaching job appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone heading to North Carolina and out of the picture, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in a couple of head coaches in their quest for relevance next season.
North Carolina basketball tabbed Michael Malone as its next head coach in a surprise move Monday. Malone never emerged as the top pick for the Tar Heels opening. UNC reportedly targeted Tommy Lloyd (Arizona) and Dusty May (Michigan). Turns out the Tar Heels beat out an NBA franchise to reel in the past NBA Finals […] The post Which NBA team did North Carolina steal Mike Malone from? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Over the last several weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers skyrocketed in the NBA power rankings, with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James beginning to put together their championship potential. Now, with Doncic and Reaves injured, all of the hype surrounding this team has been lost, and the Lakers are tumbling in the power rankings […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 24: Can Lakers survive amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves injuries? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The top of the NBA rookie class is already settled. You’ve got your headliners, the guys everyone knows, the ones sitting at the top of every draft board and every Rookie Ladder.Cooper Flagg in Dallas. Kon Knueppel in Charlotte. VJ Edgecombe in Philadelphia.They’ve basically owned the conversation ...
The New Orleans Pelicans may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Orlando Magic.
The NBA produced a historic — and lopsided — night on Friday, as a full slate of games resulted in an unprecedented average margin of victory. According to OptaSTATS, Friday’s NBA games were decided by an average of 24.4 points, marking the largest average margin of victory on a single day with at least eight […] The post How NBA games on Friday accomplished feat never seen before appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Zion Williamson got great news about his contract salary following his participation in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Williamson is going through the sixth season of his career with the Pelicans. Despite shining as one of the top stars in the league when healthy, injuries and poor conditioning […] The post Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s contract gets guaranteed bump after 61st appearance of 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings may be without multiple key players in Friday night's matchup.
The rookie race is hitting its final gear, and it’s no longer a quiet debate, but a literal split room. The latest NBA rookie power rankings feel tighter than ever, with two names dominating every conversation: Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. One is lifting wins. The other is carrying everything. Both are making loud closing …
The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans, with the veteran guard listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Sacramento (20–57) released its latest injury report Friday morning ahead of the 7:00 p.m. PT tipoff on NBA TV. Monk’s status remains uncertain after he […] The post Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Clippers are pretty much locked into the Play-In tournament, and at this point, they’re fighting for seeding purposes. They came into their game against the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 8 seed, and after a 118-99 loss and the Portland Trail Blazers defeating the New Orleans Pelicans, they slid down to […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland stiffs media after another brutal performance in costly loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing the past back to life as Kevin Garnett headlines a long-awaited reunion, with his return set for April 12 at Target Center as the franchise’s new ambassador. This time, however, it feels different. It feels right. The Big Ticket’s connection to the Timberwolves never truly faded, and now, his return […] The post Anything is possible! Kevin Garnett’s glorious return date with the Timberwolves announced appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.
Although Zion Williamson isn’t asking out of New Orleans, he is no longer dismissing the idea that he no longer may be the franchise cornerstone he was drafted to be. The Pelicans star openly acknowledged the business side of the NBA this week, signaling that his long-term future with the franchise may not be fully […] The post Zion Williamson Shares Cryptic Message Amid Uncertain Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Zion Williamson gets brutally honest regarding his future with New Orleans Pelicans sportingnews.com
The Portland Trail Blazers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night in a game that carries significant weight in the Western Conference play-in race. Portland has won seven of their last nine games and have improved to 39-38, just half a game behind the Los Angeles Clippers in the No. 8 seed. They come […] The post Blazers will take notice of Trey Murphy III’s injury status amid Clippers seeding battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Let's go to the professional level and take on the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers.
Zion Williamson openly admitted the reality of his situation while discussing the possibility of a move of the Pelicans in the offseason
Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans remains in question, and the former No. 1 overall pick is coming to terms with that. Williamson admitted his preference would be to stay in New Orleans, but acknowledged that the NBA is a business and cannot be certain whether he will be back with the team … The post Zion Williamson addresses Pelicans trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
