Tag: James Borrego
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Nuggets
Pelicans
Asked over the weekend whether he expects Dejounte Murray to play at any point this season, Pelicans coach James Borrego wasn’t ready to commit.
“I...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Rockets
Mavericks
Rookie shine hasn’t disappeared for Cooper Flagg, but the grind is starting to show. After winning Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Rockets, Tari Eason, Clippers
Pelicans
Zion Williamson has found his scoring touch again. The wins for the Pelicans, not so much.
After coming off the bench in his first seven...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Nuggets, Cameron Johnson, Knicks
Pelicans
The Pelicans’ surprising five-game winning streak ended Tuesday night in Cleveland, but there was still a notable positive to come out of the loss.
Zion...
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson safe despite speculation
There are at least some quiet rumbles making the rounds about coach Kenny Atkinson and his job security with the Cavaliers.
Nothing loud. Nothing imminent....
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Nuggets
Pelicans
Jordan Poole is back, and the Pelicans are suddenly winning games.
New Orleans has gone 2-0 since Poole returned from a quad strain after missing...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson delivers off bench in first game back: ‘Felt pretty good’
Zion Williamson returned to action Sunday in an unfamiliar role, coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career as the...
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson could make early return, suit up Sunday
Zion Williamson is suddenly back in the picture, and sooner than almost anyone expected.
Pelicans coach James Borrego said Williamson practiced Saturday and will be...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Zach Edey, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pelicans
Grizzlies
The Grizzlies’ season felt like it was slipping away at 4-11. Then Zach Edey showed up and everything changed.
The second-year center has helped Memphis...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Jamal Murray, Knicks, OG Anunoby, Pelicans
Nuggets
Jamal Murray usually eases his way into a season. Not this time.
The Nuggets guard has been cooking from opening night and looks every bit...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Rockets, Reed Sheppard, Grizzlies
Pelicans
The Pelicans got a pretty loud reminder of what life is like with Zion Williamson… and without him.
New Orleans managed just 98 points on...
Pelicans quickly see signs of hope with Zion Williamson back
Zion Williamson returned Wednesday night after an eight-game absence, and the Pelicans looked more like themselves for the first time in a week.
It still...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Warriors
Knicks
Jalen Brunson didn’t ease his way back. He showed up and went right to work.
The Knicks’ star guard returned Wednesday after a week on...
Report: Some Pelicans felt Willie Green didn’t hold Zion Williamson accountable
The Pelicans didn’t just make a coaching change. They apparently made a culture change.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, several Pelicans players and staffers...
