Few NBA players in recent memory have been more linked to their father than Lonzo Ball. The former UCLA Bruins star was constantly hyped up by his dad, LaVar Ball, who seemed to jump on any media opportunity that was available to him. That has since died down, as Big Baller Brand has mostly gone […]
Read More5 Favorites Named For Giannis If He Leaves The Bucks
Rumors indicating Giannis Antetokounmpo will eventually leave Milwaukee are amassing. So much so, five teams have been named the favorites to land the 2019 NBA MVP if he indeed chooses to leave the Bucks. Milwaukee, despite being the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, is on the brink of playoff elimination. The No. 4 seed Miami […]
Read MoreNBA Player Appears To Respond To Brian Urlacher’s Post
On Thursday afternoon, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher posted a controversial message for NBA players. “Brett Favre played the (Monday Night Football) game the day his dad died, threw four TDs in the first half, and was a legend for playing in the face of adversity. NBA players boycott the playoffs because a dude […]
Read MoreNBA Draft Lottery: Here’s Who Won The No. 1 Pick
The 2020 NBA Draft lottery results are in. The Minnesota Timberwolves have obtained the No. 1 overall pick for October’s 2020 NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors, just a season removed from an NBA Finals appearance and two years removed from an NBA Championship, entered the night with the best odds to win the No. […]
Read MorePelicans Make Decision On Alvin Gentry’s Status For Next Season
When the NBA announced that it would invite 22 teams to the bubble in Orlando, many people thought it’d allow the New Orleans Pelicans to make a playoff run. Instead, the team struggled to find its groove during the seeding games. Since the offseason is officially here for the Pelicans, the front office has a […]
Read MoreZion Williamson Responds To People Questioning His Weight
There haven’t been many question marks surrounding Zion Williamson’s skillset on the hardwood. His weight, on the other hand, has been a major talking point throughout the NBA season. Williamson is a once-in-a-generation athlete when you consider how explosive he is at 285 pounds. The downside regarding his weight is that it could potentially result […]
Read MorePelicans Announce Zion Williamson’s Status For Tonight’s Game
With a playoff berth seemingly out of reach, the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing rookie forward Zion Williamson’s health over everything else. On Thursday afternoon, the Pelicans fell short to the Sacramento Kings in a must-win game. Williamson played very well, making 10-of-12 field goal attempts for 24 points. He’s been efficient since the NBA […]
Read MorePelicans Gave Up An Insane Amount Of Points In 1st Quarter Today
On Thursday afternoon, the New Orleans Pelicans squared off against the Sacramento Kings as both teams fight for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Pelicans have one of the worst defenses in the entire league. That was on display early as the Kings jumped out jumped out to an early 10-point lead […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Names His Pick For NBA Rookie Of The Year
Last night, the NBA had its two best rookies on display in Ja Morant and Zion Williamson. Following the thrilling matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans, FS1 radio host Colin Cowherd gave his pick for Rookie of the Year. Morant is considered by many to be the favorite for the award. He’s […]
Read MoreZion Williamson Declines To Answer 1 Question Before Monday’s Game
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson appears to have had it with questions about his minutes. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft did not play at the end of Thursday night’s loss to the Utah Jazz. Williamson was on a minutes restriction and played just 15 minutes in the 106-104 loss. […]
Read MoreJJ Redick Had Message For President Trump After Thursday’s Game
The NBA returned to action on Thursday night, as the league had two thrilling games on display for its fans. Following the opening matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz, veteran guard JJ Redick had a message to share for President Donald Trump. Redick, who had the message “Say Their Names” on the […]
Read MorePelicans Getting Crushed For How They Handled Zion Williamson Tonight
Zion Williamson looked strong in his return to the NBA court tonight. So strong, in fact, that many are wondering why he wasn’t allowed to do more. Williamson left the bubble two weeks ago to attend to a family emergency. When he rejoined the New Orleans Pelicans, he had to quarantine for a few days […]
Read MoreVideo: Zion Williamson Already Had An Epic Alley-Oop
On Thursday night, the NBA made its return to national televisions across the country for the first time since mid-March. The New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz got the party started tonight as Zion Williamson made his return to the court as well. He left the bubble earlier this offseason, but returned just in time. […]
Read MoreVideo: Everyone Kneels For National Anthem Before Jazz vs. Pelicans
The NBA restart is officially on. Before tonight’s opening game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz, everybody on the court took a knee for the national anthem. The two teams had made it known they intended to kneel as units for the anthem before the first regular season game in the Orlando bubble. […]
Read MoreZion Williamson’s Status For Tonight’s Game Reportedly Decided
It appears that the New Orleans Pelicans will have Zion Williamson available when they face the Utah Jazz to kick off the NBA restart later tonight. Williamson will play against Utah, according to Yahoo Sports‘ Chris Haynes. His status had previously been up in the air. The scintillating rookie from Duke was away from the […]
Read MoreAdam Silver Comments On NBA Players Kneeling For The Anthem
The NBA may be the most player-driven major American sport. As a result, its stars have a ton of leeway to discuss social issues, something that is top of mind as the league gets set to restart during a summer where racial inequality is at the front of mind in the country. The first regular […]
Read MoreNBA Makes Significant Announcement After Zion Williamson’s Return
Last week, the New Orleans Pelicans announced star forward Zion Williamson was leaving the NBA’s bubble in Orlando. According to a statement from the team, Williamson left to tend to an unspecified family emergency. Just a few days later, the No. 1 overall pick made his return to the Orlando campus. After leaving the bubble, […]
Read MoreZion Williamson Returns To NBA Bubble After Attending To Family Matter
Last week, the New Orleans Pelicans announced that Zion Williamson had to leave the NBA’s bubble in Orlando to tend to an unspecified family emergency. On Friday night, the team revealed that he returned to the bubble. In an effort to make sure its number of positive COVID-19 tests remain at zero, the NBA is […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Names The NBA’s Second-Biggest Star Player
Before the NBA season was put on pause on March 11, one of the great storylines over the second half of the year was the start of Zion Williamson’s career. The former Duke star was injured to begin his rookie season, but after making his debut for the New Orleans Pelicans in late January, he […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Names Pick For NBA Rookie Of The Year
NBA legend Magic Johnson named his pick for the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year on Tuesday. There are two major contenders for the Rookie of the Year award this season. Zion Williamson entered his rookie season as the clear favorite. But injuries forced him to play in just 19 games this season – the […]
Read MoreJJ Redick Reveals What He Told Zion Williamson After He Left
As the New Orleans Pelicans continue to prepare for the NBA restart in Orlando, they are without star rookie Zion Williamson. Williamson left “the bubble” last week for an undisclosed family emergency. Details are scarce, as the 2019 No. 1 overall pick has been keeping the issue private. When Williamson left the team, he had […]
Read MoreNBA Spokesman Comments On Zion Williamson’s Return
New Orleans Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson left the Orlando bubble today to tend to an unspecified family emergency. According to the Pelicans, Williamson will rejoin the team at a later date. Once he does that though, he’ll have to self-quarantine, per NBA regulations. Players who leave the “bubble” at Disney World are subject to […]
Read MoreZion Williamson Left Orlando For An “Urgent Family Medical Matter”
The NBA season is only a few weeks away from resuming. But by the looks of things, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will not be there when it starts. In an official statement from the team, the Pelicans announced that Zion has left the Orlando campus “to attend to an urgent family medical matter.” […]
Read MoreNBA Star Is Donating His Entire Remaining $5 Million Salary
When the NBA returns to action later this month, players will be allowed to display social justice messages on the back of their jerseys. Jrue Holiday, an All-Star guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, is taking things one step further. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Holiday is donating the remaining game checks for […]
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