Tag: New Orleans Pelicans
Quincy Pondexter said he knew “for a while” before he was officially shut down in January that he wouldn’t log a single minute in the 2015-16 season. Accepting it was a different story. “We tried everything. We almost tried witch doctors to try to get me back on the court,” he said Saturday with a […]
All but eliminated from playoff contention and with injuries mounting, New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry conceded that he’d be open to shutting down superstar Anthony Davis for the rest of the season. “I wouldn’t say no to that. I wouldn’t say no to that,” Gentry said Saturday. “I think we’ve gotta be smart collectively, […]
A spot on one of the three end-of-season All-NBA teams stands between Anthony Davis and an extra $24 million on the maximum extension he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans last offseason. Davis said Friday that the decision is largely out of his hands. But he’s also well aware of what’s at stake. “It’s a […]
Kendrick Perkins was ejected in the third quarter of the New Orleans Pelicans’ 117-112 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night after striking the chin and neck area of Damian Lillard with his forearm in an attempt to stop the point guard from scoring. Perkins was assessed a flagrant foul 2, a call […]
The shortened moratorium may benefit restricted free agents, writes salary cap guru Eric Pincus
ESPN sources say New Orleans is poised to add guard Tim Frazier to its roster on a 10-day callup from the @nbadleague. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
The usual stars have upped their play after the All-Star break, but there are some surprise performers balling too.
Cap guru Eric Pincus looks at notable NBA players and how much of their team’s payroll they take up.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has signed guard Orlando Johnson to a 10-day contract after receiving a hardship exception from the NBA. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Source: NBA.com/Pelicans
Today we revisit 15 contract-year players and how they’re faring down the stretch. Did they maintain, improve or decline?
