NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Hawks
Trail Blazers
Micah Nori can live with the Trail Blazers missing good shots. Forgetting to rebound because those shots aren’t falling? That’s another discussion.
Portland went...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Pelicans, Suns, Jalen Green
The Celtics had more than enough opportunities to prevent their opening-night collapse. Too often, they helped the Pistons along.
That’s the assessment of John Karalis...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey
Pelicans
Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the...
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League.
New Orleans announced it has re-signed...
Pelicans officially list Joe Dumars’ son as executive advisor
The Pelicans have made Jordan Dumars’ role a little more official.
Jordan Dumars, the son of executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, is...
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers
Kings
Keegan Murray is back on the floor, though his left ankle still requires some management.
Murray made his preseason debut Saturday against Golden State after...
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelicans, Bulls
Heat
The Heat played at the NBA’s fastest pace last season, and there’s a good argument for keeping it that way now that Giannis Antetokounmpo...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan, Pacers
Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin sounds pretty happy to be somewhere he feels wanted.
Mathurin joined the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract after finishing last season...
Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’
Zion Williamson showed up for another Pelicans training camp looking leaner, talking about his offseason work and hoping this season will finally be different.
Yes,...
NBA Trade Rumors: Ty Jerome, Darius Garland, Dejounte Murray, Daniel Gafford
Training camps have barely started, but it’s never too early for the NBA trade market to start taking shape.
Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports put...
NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson
Magic
The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn't work, they may finally have to change something else.
Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version...
Spurs-Pelicans games in Paris, Manchester sold out
The Spurs and Pelicans have sold out their two regular-season games in Europe next January, the NBA announced.
Approximately one million fans registered interest in...
NBA trade proposal sends Trey Murphy III to Rockets, Clint Capela back to Hawks
The Rockets land Trey Murphy III. The Hawks bring back Clint Capela. The Pelicans begin rebuilding around Jabari Smith Jr. and a stack of...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Warriors
Pelicans
The Pelicans rewarded Saddiq Bey for his bounce-back season. Now comes the harder question: What do they do with Jordan Poole?
Terry Kimble of NBA...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Keyonte George, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pelicans
Jazz
The Jazz have officially identified another foundational piece.
Utah announced Friday that Keyonte George signed a five-year rookie-scale extension reportedly worth $157.5 million. The agreement...
