ESPN‘s Pelicans–Trail Blazers predictions could have gone a bit better. 22 NBA analysts gave their predictions for the playoffs earlier this month, and in the Western Conference’s No. 3 vs. No. 6 match-up, everyone at the Worldwide Leader was in lock-step. To a person, every single ESPN analyst picked the Blazers to advance to the […]
Read MoreWatch: Anthony Davis’ Video Of Him ‘Shaving’ His Unibrow Appears To Be A Prank
Since he helped lead Kentucky to the 2012 NCAA Tournament title, Anthony Davis has been known for his distinctive unibrow as much as his incredible skill level. In fact, Davis is better known by many as “The Brow,” his nickname. He’s turned a potentially embarrassing part of his appearance into a personal trademark. However, Davis […]
Read MoreReports: Pelicans, Bulls Reach Agreement On Nikola Mirotic Trade
Nikola Mirotic is on the move after all. On Tuesday, it was reported that the New Orleans Pelicans and Chicago Bulls were making a trade. The deal centered around Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic. Originally, Mirotic was to be sent to New Orleans in exchange for big man Omer Asik and a first-round pick. However, just […]
Read MoreDeMarcus Cousins Suffers Torn Achilles
DeMarcus Cousins suffered a significant injury on Friday night. New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins injured his left Achilles on Friday night near the end of his team’s victory over the Houston Rockets. Cousins, who put together a triple-double in the contest, landed awkwardly chasing down a rebound in the game’s final seconds. Cousins […]
Read MoreDeMarcus Cousins Suffers Significant Leg Injury Late vs. Rockets
DeMarcus Cousins suffered what appears to be a significant injury on Friday night. New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins appears to have injured his left heel on Friday night near the end of his team’s victory over the Houston Rockets. Cousins, who put together a triple-double in the contest, landed awkwardly chasing down a rebound […]
Read MoreReport: Rick Pitino, Tom Jurich Blocked Charlotte Hornets From Moving To Louisville
Louisville could have been home to an NBA franchise, if not for Rick Pitino and Tom Jurich. On Wednesday, Bloomberg released a long exposé on Louisville basketball and its relationship with adidas in wake of the scandal that brought down Pitino and Jurich, the head coach and athletic director, respectively, until a few months ago. Their […]
Read MoreWatch: Former Kentucky Star Anthony Davis Surprises Family With New Car, Christmas Gifts
A big gift from the big man. NBA star Anthony Davis is known for his scoring and defense, but he also showed he can distribute off the court. The NBA tweeted out a video today of Davis surprising a family with Christmas gifts and a new car for mom. Check it out below. #DoItBig star […]
Read MoreReport: Rajon Rondo Heading To New Orleans Pelicans On One-Year Deal
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding another former Kentucky great to a roster highlighted by Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins: four-time All-Star Rajon Rondo. Since leaving the Boston Celtics, where he emerged as a star and won an NBA title, Rondo has bounced around the league as a middling player. He has played short stints […]
Read MoreAnthony Davis Broke The NBA All-Star Game Scoring Record
New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis set the NBA All-Star Game scoring record tonight. “The Brow” scored 52 points on 26-of-39 shooting, virtually all dunks. He also added 10 rebound in the Western Conference’s 192-182 win over the East. The previous record was 42 points, scored by Wilt Chamberlain. #AnthonyDavis up to 5⃣2⃣points! — […]
Read MoreThe 10 Teams With The Best Chance Of Winning The NBA Championship, Per 538
We’re about 15 games into the regular season for most NBA teams. FiveThirtyEight has calculated the 10 teams with the best NBA Championship odds. The NBA Finals aren’t until June, but that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate as to which teams will make it there. Luckily, FiveThirtyEight has crunched the numbers, calculating a team’s strength […]
Read MoreRelive Anthony Davis’ Historic 50 Point Game From Last Night
Anthony Davis had quite the season opener against the Nuggets on Wednesday. Pelicans’ forward Anthony Davis put on a show in New Orleans’ season opener against the Nuggets on Wednesday night. The former Kentucky Wildcat became just the fifth player in NBA history to score 50 points in a season opener. Relive the historic night […]
Read MoreSports Illustrated Named The Top 10 Players In The NBA
Sports Illustrated has been releasing its list of the top 100 players in the NBA over the past few weeks. Today, the No. 1 player was revealed. Most basketball fans, heading into last year’s playoffs, believed that the title of “Greatest Player in the World” had been passed from LeBron James to Steph Curry. But by the […]
Read MoreTeam USA Has An Amazing Vanessa Carlton Sing-along
We’re coming up on the Rio Olympics next week, and Team USA is busy staying very loose on their quest for gold. While on the team plane, DeMarcus Cousins, DeMar Derozen, and Draymond Green all posted videos to social media of the team deep into a hilarious song. Team USA’s song of choice? Vanessa Carlton’s […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Where Every NBA Free Agent Has Signed, And For How Much
NBA free agency opened yesterday, and the stove has been hot ever since. With the salary cap boosted and revenue flowing, the money has been flying as teams have aggressively pursued and opened up their wallets for players on the open market. There’s still a lot of action left, with a few big fish still […]
Read MoreBuddy Hield Had The Flag Of The Bahamas Sewn Into His Draft Night Suit
Former Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield was taken No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Draft Thursday night, and he made a pretty cool statement when he walked to the podium to shake hands with league commissioner Adam Silver. Hield, who was born in Freeport, Bahamas, flashed the inside of his suit, […]
Read MoreHere Are The Full Results Of The 2016 NBA Draft
The 2016 NBA Draft is in the books. The No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks went as expected – Ben Simmons to Philadelphia at No. 1, Brandon Ingram to Los Angeles at No. 2 – but after that, the draft was full of surprises. There were a bunch of trades, a ton of European […]
Read MoreVideo: Watch Buddy Hield’s Reaction To Getting Drafted
Buddy Hield is off to the NBA. The former Oklahoma star was taken No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in tonight’s NBA Draft. Here’s Hield’s reaction to getting drafted. Buddy Hield is selected as the No. 6 overall pick by @PelicansNBA at the #NBADrafthttps://t.co/RL7RNJfSJv — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 24, 2016 Here’s a […]
Read MoreBuddy Hield Reveals What He’ll Buy First With His New Contract
Former Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield was just drafted No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans, which means he’s about to become a millionaire overnight. Hield, who grew up as one of seven children in the Bahamas, already has a plan on what to do with his newfound cash. When asked what Hield planned on […]
Read MoreNew Orleans Pelicans Select Former Oklahoma Star Buddy Hield At No. 6 Overall
College basketball’s Player of the Year now has a new team. Former Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield, one of the most prolific scorers in the country, has been taken No. 6 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans. Hield, who averaged 25 points a game for the Sooners in his senior year, will head to a franchise […]
Read MoreHere’s Tonight’s NBA Draft Order After Yesterday’s Trades
The 2016 NBA Draft is slated to begin at 7:00 PM ET Thursday night, and after a number of interesting trades Wednesday, we have a slightly new order. The No. 12 pick has been traded after a blockbuster involving the Utah Jazz, the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. Specifically, the Hawks are trading Jeff […]
Read More2016 NBA Mock Draft: First Round 2.0
We’re only one week away from the 2016 NBA Draft. The draft order has long been set, and the Philadelphia 76ers have been on the clock deciding who they will take with the No. 1 pick. As the date gets closer, all of the potential picks begin to crystallize and the draft starts to take shape. […]
Read MoreFormer Iowa State, Current New Orleans Pelicans G Bryce Dejean-Jones Dies At Age 23
Update: According to The Vertical’s Shams Charania, Dejean-Jones was shot late Friday night. Pelicans’ Bryce Dejean-Jones suffered gun shot to abdomen late Friday, bled to death. Full story coming on passing of promising 23-year-old. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 28, 2016 Earlier: Tragic news out of Iowa today. Former Iowa State player and current New […]
Read MoreWhy Former Kentucky Star Anthony Davis Missed Out On $24 Million Today
Anthony Davis had a chance to earn $24 million today. He did not. The former Kentucky star, now a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, was not named to the All-NBA first, second or third team. All NBA Teams announced: Curry, Westbrook, Leonard, James, Jordan first team: pic.twitter.com/pm3QjFh8gq — David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) May 26, 2016 […]
Read More2016 NBA Mock Draft: First Round
With last night’s lottery, the order of the 2016 NBA Draft, which takes place on June 23, is set. At long last, the Philadelphia 76ers have landed the No. 1 pick, where they are expected to take either LSU’s Ben Simmons or Duke’s Brandon Ingram. The two forwards are clearly regarded as the top two […]
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