NBA PM: Anderson Discusses Free Agency

Sources say Ryan Anderson is open to a change of scenery this summer. He discussed his upcoming free agency decision.

 •  15 Oct 2021
Alvin Gentry: ‘Have to Start Thinking About the Future’

On Thursday, Alvin Gentry lamented saying that the Pelicans are not a playoff team. With a day to cool down after the New Orleans Pelicans let a six-point lead with 2:59 to play slip into a five-point loss to a team that set a new low for 3-point percentage (with a minimum of 30 attempts), […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pelican’s Eric Gordon May Miss Remainder of Season

Eric Gordon refractured the ring finger on his right (shooting) hand in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 104-96 to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. “I don’t know for sure what happened, but it looks like he might have done the same thing again,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. “And that would be unfortunate because he […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Gentry Regrets Words on Pelicans Out of Playoff Race

A day after claiming that his New Orleans Pelicans were out of the playoff race, coach Alvin Gentry admitted regret over his comments. “Yeah, I was emotional. I would say that I shouldn’t have said it. I’m not afraid to say that,” Gentry said. “But at that time I was just so frustrated. That’s why […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Ajinca Has Fractured Sternum; No Timetable for Return

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that center Alexis Ajinca will miss tonight’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after being diagnosed with a fractured sternum. An MRI this afternoon revealed the injury, which occurred during the fourth quarter of last night’s game at Houston. A timetable for his return will be announced following further […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Coach Gentry on Pelicans: ‘We’re Not in the Playoff Race’

The New Orleans Pelicans’ playoff chances have been teetering for weeks. A 100-95 loss to the Houston Rockets sent coach Alvin Gentry over the edge. “We come out here after every game and we talk about, ‘Well, you know, we’re still in the playoff race.’ No, we’re not. We’re not,” a visibly angry Gentry said […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Anthony Davis Day-to-Day With Sprained Big Toe

Anthony Davis sat out Saturday’s 112-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves after spraining his right big toe during pregame warm-ups. He is considered day-to-day, the Pelicans said. Source: Justin Verrier of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pelicans Eric Gordon Returns From Finger Injury

A day after losing starting shooting guard Bryce Dejean-Jones to right wrist surgery, the New Orleans Pelicans received some good news for a change on Friday as Eric Gordon, the team’s regular starting shooting guard the past five seasons, will return to the starting lineup Saturday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Gordon has missed […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: In-Season Upgrades for the Playoff Push

These four guys, who have missed significant time due to injury, will be important additions down the stretch.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021