If the Los Angeles Lakers want to target former USC guard and son of LeBron James, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft, the opportunity may have arrived on a silver platter.
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off their second-best record in franchise history at 49 wins, and most since they rebranded themselves as the Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans aren't interested in taking the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in this year's NBA draft, ESPN and NOLA.com reported, opting to defer that selection until 2025.
One of LeBron James’ former teammates thinks the Los Angeles Lakers made the wrong move by firing Darvin Ham.
A report surfaced a few weeks ago that the Pelicans were leaning toward deferring the pick, which is No. 17 overall in the 2024 NBA draft.
As the NBA class of 2024 begins taking part in private workouts ahead of the draft, the class of 2023 is already going into a contract year. Only the first two seasons of a player’s first NBA contract are guaranteed.
One NBA analyst proposed that the Atlanta Hawks trade Trae Young to the New Orleans Pelicans for Brandon Ingram this offseason. Young and Ingram could be traded this offseason, sources told Hoops Wire. “Ingram is a 26-year-old with an All-Star nod and a Most Improved Player award on his resume,” Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report wrote.
One NBA writer proposed that the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Pelicans complete a trade with each other this offseason. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Pelicans and Cavaliers: The trade: The Cleveland Cavaliers trade Jarrett Allen to the New Orleans Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr.
The New Orleans Pelicans were swept out of the NBA Playoffs after barely surviving the NBA Play-In Tournament gauntlet without Zion Williamson. The Philadelphia 76ers lasted six games with a hobbled Joel Embiid against the New York Knicks.
One NBA writer proposed that the Utah Jazz acquire Zion Williamson from the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed
Daryl Morey has positioned his team to be players during free agency. The Sixers have tradable assets, cap space and young talent.
One NBA writer proposed that the Sacramento Kings acquire Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Kings and Pelicans: Brandon Ingram for Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter and a 2027 first-round pick Ingram is entering the final year of his contract.
It’s no secret the Atlanta Hawks will only keep one of Trae Young or Dejounte Murray in the offseason. For the New Orleans Pelicans, though, they prefer pursuing the latter to improve their roster for next season.
The New Orleans Pelicans held trade talks with the Cavaliers ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February and are expected to do so again this summer, per Christian Clark of NOLA.com.
There’s no question that the New Orleans Pelicans are a much better team when Zion Williamson is available. The 23-year-old had his healthiest season to date in 2023-24 after he played a career-best 70 regular-season games throughout the campaign.
The Philadelphia 76ers are entering one of the most pivotal offseasons in franchise history.
The New Orleans Pelicans entered the 2023-24 NBA season with high hopes and a roster brimming with talent. The combination of young stars like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, along with a solid supporting cast, had fans thinking about a deep playoff run.
If the Pelicans were to further explore a trade with the Hawks, it sounds as though they prefer one of Atlanta's star guards to the other.
He will be replacing Trajan Langdon, who is heading to Detroit to be the Pistons' president of basketball operations.
The New Orleans Pelicans seem to be readying an in-house promotion to fill their vacancy at general manager.
For years, Zion Williamson has been criticized as a result of his fitness levels and overall health. Entering the 2023-24 season, he had played in just about 50 percent of the New Orleans Pelicans’ games since being drafted first overall in 2019.
The New Orleans Pelicans had their sights set on the playoffs, but the basketball gods had other plans. After missing out on the postseason and with Brandon
Starting July 1, Ingram will be eligible for a four-year, maximum-salary extension projected to be worth $200M+.
After a first-round playoff exit, changes appear to be on the horizon for the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, expectations are that New Orleans’ starting center, Jonas Valanciunas, will move on this summer.
The former top overall pick Williamson did not play at all in the series due to a hamstring injury.
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