Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (hamstring) to be re-evaluated next week

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in the middle of next week. The 6-foot-6 forward is participating in on-court workouts for a potential return, per sources. Williamson, 22, has not played since Jan. 2. The two-time All-Star has missed 47 games. “As of right now, the plan is to […]

James Foglio  •  29 Mar 2023
Brandon Ingram becomes third Pelicans player to record 30-point triple-double

Brandon Ingram became the third New Orleans Pelicans player to log a 30-point triple-double in Thursday night’s 115-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets, joining DeMarcus Cousins (44 points, 1/22/18) and Chris Paul (33 points, 1/14/09; 30 points, 3/11/09). The seventh-year forward amassed 30 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in 35 minutes of […]

James Foglio  •  24 Mar 2023
Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum available against Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left great toe injury recovery) and guard CJ McCollum (right thumb sprain) were upgraded to available for Tuesday night’s road game versus the Denver Nuggets. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain), E.J. Liddell (right ACL injury recovery), and Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) remain out indefinitely. Ingram has missed 34 […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jan 2023
Pelicans’ Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) remains out against Wizards

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (right ankle sprain) remains out for Saturday night’s home game versus the Washington Wizards. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) and E.J. Liddell (right ACL tear) also remain out indefinitely. Daniels has missed 10 games so far of his rookie season. Through 39 appearances, the 19-year-old is averaging 4.5 points, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jan 2023
Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram (left big toe) doubtful vs. Nuggets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (left big toe contusion) is doubtful for Tuesday night’s home game against the Denver Nuggets. Naji Marshall (right big toe soreness) is also listed as questionable. Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain) and E.J. Liddell (right ACL tear) remain out indefinitely. Ingram could return before the All-Star break. “It’s been so […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2023
CJ McCollum makes career-high 11 3-pointers, a Pelicans franchise record

CJ McCollum made a career-high 11 3-pointers, a New Orleans Pelicans franchise record, in a 127-116 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The 10-year veteran scored a season-high 42 points, along with four rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 36 minutes played. Plus, he shot 13-of-20 (65%) from the floor and 11-of-16 […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
CJ McCollum first Pelicans guard with 40/5/5 game since Tyreke Evans

On Thursday night, CJ McCollum became the first New Orleans Pelicans guard to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game since Tyreke Evans in 2014. In New Orleans’ 126-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the guard scored a season-high 40 points in 38 minutes of action. Along […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (illness), Brandon Ingram (toe) out vs. Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forwards Zion Williamson (health and safety protocols) and Brandon Ingram (toe) are out for Thursday night’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs. Other players listed on New Orleans’ injury report include Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) and E.J. Liddell (knee). Both Ingram and Liddell remain out indefinitely. And Nance Jr. is listed […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Jonas Valanciunas first player in NBA history to accomplish this feat

On Monday, New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas became the first player in NBA history to record 37 points, 18 rebounds, and seven 3-pointers in the same game. The 11-year veteran accomplished this feat in New Orleans’ 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, Valanciunas’ 37-point performance was his season high. Also, it was […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022