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Pelicans and Thunder hit the reset button at the same time. So why has OKC zoomed ahead?

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated May 6, 2024

Within a one-month span in the summer of 2019, Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook got traded.

The Pelicans made big changes to their medical staff. Here's why they were a success.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated 16 hrs ago

In the two seasons before the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2023-24 campaign, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram missed a combined 199 games.

Rod Walker: As good as Pelicans' season was, plenty of improvement needed to compete in rugged West

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
May 5, 2024

Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin would have preferred not to be standing in front of microphones and media members Tuesday in the team's practice facility.

Zion Williamson details how In-Season Tournament loss to Lakers was his turning point

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated May 1, 2024

Two of the most memorable performances in Zion Williamson’s fifth NBA season came against the Los Angeles Lakers.

David Griffin saw what the Pelicans' 'Big 3' has to offer. He now has a 'sense of urgency.'

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated May 6, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans’ front office finally got to see what the team looked like when its “Big 3” shared the court.

Rod Walker: R.I.P. to the 2023-24 Pelicans season, and it's not the acronym you're thinking

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Apr 30, 2024

R.I.P. to the New Orleans Pelicans’ season.

Pelicans must decide to extend or trade Brandon Ingram, who struggled in playoffs vs. OKC

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated May 6, 2024

It was a three-point game near the midpoint of the fourth quarter when Brandon Ingram appeared to glitch.

Photos: Pelicans' season comes to end with humbling series sweep against Thunder

Brett Duke
Updated May 4, 2024

Pelicans' season comes to end with humbling series sweep against Thunder

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 30, 2024

One of the most successful regular seasons in New Orleans Pelicans history resulted in zero playoff wins.

Pelicans vs Thunder Game 4 prediction: Can New Orleans avoid a sweep at home?

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Apr 29, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to avoid being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first-round series this evening. The Thunder have grown into their role as the No. 1 seed in the W…

Brandon Ingram, who shined in 2022 playoffs, 'not happy' with performances against Thunder

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 29, 2024

In 2022, the New Orleans Pelicans took a pair of games against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in their first-round playoff series.

Rod Walker: Pelicans have no answers for OKC Thunder in playoff series nearing its end

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Apr 27, 2024

The red T-shirts placed on every Smoothie King Center seat Saturday for fans attending the New Orleans Pelicans’ pivotal Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder read “Get Loud.”

Pelicans on brink of elimination after ugly loss to Thunder at Smoothie King Center

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 27, 2024

When Zion Williamson limped to the locker room in the New Orleans Pelicans’ play-in tournament game in mid-April, his team’s chances of winning a playoff series practically left the floor with him.

Pelicans vs. Thunder Game 3 prediction: Can New Orleans win at the Smoothie King Center?

BY SHANE JACKSON | Contributing writer
Apr 27, 2024

Down 0-2 in a best-of-seven series, the New Orleans Pelicans hope a return home will help them in their opening-round matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder this evening.

Rod Walker: Pelicans' players (and fans) need to show up for Game 3 against OKC Thunder

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Apr 26, 2024

It’s now or never for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Pelicans' 6th-ranked defense got shredded in Game 2. Defense is a major focus Saturday.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 26, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans’ sixth-ranked defense got ripped to shreds on Wednesday in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

The Pelicans didn't have any answers at center for Chet Holmgren, Thunder in Game 2

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 25, 2024

Jonas Valanciunas powered a right-handed layup in at the 9:19 mark in the first quarter of Game 2 on Wednesday. The shot gave the New Orleans Pelicans an 11-7 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder crush Pelicans to take commanding 2-0 series lead

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 25, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — The New Orleans Pelicans were barely treading water in the final minute of the first half of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday.

Pack the Blender: Pelicans to open doors early, slash concession prices for Games 3 and 4

Staff report
Apr 24, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans' first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts back to New Orleans this weekend.

Pelicans vs Thunder Game 2 prediction: Can New Orleans avoid falling into a 2-0 series hole?

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Apr 24, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to bounce back from a tough two-point loss in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 this evening. The Pelicans — who were already huge betting underd…

For 2 years, Louisiana and Oklahoma made best out of bad situation while sharing NBA team

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 24, 2024

In the fall of 2005, Jim Eichenhofer loaded up his Nissan Sentra and made the three-day drive from upstate New York to Oklahoma.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson addresses 'demoralizing' injury that has him sidelined vs. OKC

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated May 1, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — Zion Williamson said suffering the left hamstring injury that has prevented him from making his NBA playoff debut was "demoralizing," but he didn't rule out a return to the cou…

Pelicans fall, LSU WRs, Saints 2nd-day NFL Draft talk with Garland Gillen: Dattitude, Ep. 229

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Apr 22, 2024

It was another heartbreaker for Pels, so can they regroup for Game 2? What about Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas in first round, and can Saints make a move on second day for more picks?

Pelicans struggled with clutch scoring all season. Game 1 showed why it's still a problem.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 22, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans had plenty of chances to take the lead in the final two minutes of Game 1 of their playoff series against Oklahoma City on Sunday.

Rod Walker: Pelicans dig themselves into hole they shouldn't be in by faltering late vs. Thunder

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Apr 22, 2024

What if I told you the New Orleans Pelicans held the Oklahoma City Thunder without a field goal for almost half of the fourth quarter on Sunday?

CJ McCollum and Pelicans miss chance to steal Game 1 in loss to Thunder

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Apr 22, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — The NBA’s best road team in the regular season stepped into a hostile environment Sunday.

Pelicans vs Thunder prediction: Can New Orleans steal a series-opening win on the road?

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Apr 21, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans will officially kick off their 2024 NBA Playoffs journey against the Oklahoma City Thunder this evening. Game 1 of the first-round contest sees the hosts enter as huge…

Rod Walker: With no Zion for now, Pelicans' playoff success on Brandon Ingram's slender shoulders

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Apr 21, 2024

Brandon Ingram admits things haven’t been easy since his knee bent awkwardly during that road game in Orlando, Florida, back on March 21.