Pelicans Sign Free-Agent Forward Josh Smith

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a deal with free-agent forward Josh Smith, a source told ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The Pelicans will add Smith after being granted an extra roster spot via the injury-hardship exception. New Orleans qualified for the exception because four players have missed at least three consecutive games. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Anthony Davis Has MRI on Left Knee, is Day-to-Day

New Orleans’ Anthony Davis is undergoing an MRI on his left knee in Portland, league source tells ESPN. He bumped knees with Harkless. New Orleans’ Anthony Davis is undergoing an MRI on his left knee in Portland, league source tells ESPN. He bumped knees with Harkless. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 25, 2017 As Pelicans […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Jameer Nelson Signs 1-Year Deal With Pelicans

Free-agent guard Jameer Nelson has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, league sources told The Vertical. Nelson entered free agency Wednesday, when the Denver Nuggets waived him to create roster space to sign Richard Jefferson and allow second-year guard Jamal Murray to assume the starting point-guard role. Source: Shams Charania of The Vertical

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: 50 NBA Predictions for 2017-2018

As he always does, Joel Brigham makes 50 predictions for the forthcoming NBA season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Rajon Rondo Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery, Out Four-to-Six Weeks

New Orleans guard Rajon Rondo underwent surgery on his sports hernia injury and will miss 4-to-6 weeks, league sources tell The Vertical. New Orleans guard Rajon Rondo underwent surgery on his sports hernia injury and will miss 4-to-6 weeks, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 10, 2017 Source: Shams Charania on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Video: Cousins “I Know I Draw A Lot Of Attention”

Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins talks about the evolving offense in New Orleans, understanding his role as a playmaker, and losing Rajon Rondo to injury.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Video: Anthony Davis “We’ve Learned A Lot”

Pelicans forward Anthony Davis talks about finding an offensive rhythm, how Rajon Rondo has impacted the team and how much the team has learned since last season.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Video: Jrue Holiday: “It’s Been Alot Easier”

Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday talks about the injury to rajon Rondo, the Pelicans system and having DeMarcus Cousins for a full training camp.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Jordan Crawford: “We’re Not Worried About the West Coast”

Jordan Crawford embodies the Pelicans’ confidence, writes David Yapkowitz.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021