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Anthony Davis has turned into:
- Lonzo Ball
- Brandon Ingram
- Josh Hart
- No. 8 pick in 19
- No. 17 pick in 19
- No. 35 pick in 19
- L.A.' 21 pick if top 8
- L.A.' 22 pick if not
- L.A. swap in 23
- L.A.' 1st in either 24 or 25
And got rid of Solomon Hill's contract.
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Trae Young on taking a bow after his late 3-pointer in the final minute:
“I know where we are. I know there’s a bunch of shows around this city. And I know what they do when the show is over.”
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Looks like every player on the Pelicans roster will wear a pair of Kobe’s during the national anthem as a tribute.
Pelicans’ staffers wheeling in shoes down the hallway right now.
Doesn’t matter if they are Jordan or adidas athletes, will wear for anthem and change after.
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Gregg Popovich just grabbed a mic during the middle of Kawhi Leonard shooting FTs and asked the crowd to stop booing.
"That's not who we are."
The booing intensified for the second shot.
Crowd here in SA boos Kawhi every time he touches and have done it since left the Spurs.
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The New Orleans Pelicans removed Anthony Davis from the end of the intro video where it shows the entire team.
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Jose Alvarado won’t refer to Chris Paul by name.
Asked him if it meant more to fight through the rib contusion this game.
“If that person was playing, I’m playing.”
Said he wasn’t going to miss this game.
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Isaiah Thomas - on the final day of his 10-day deal - getting shots up post game.
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Zion Williamson just posted this to his IG story:
(And if you’re wondering if it’s recent, he’s wearing his new Zion 2 shoe in it)
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Pels guard Jose Alvarado said Joel Embiid reached out and is going to cover his fine for the double tech they each picked up in Tuesday’s game.
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Zion asked if he’d sign extension:
“Of course. I couldn’t sign it fast enough.”
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Zion checked out with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists
19-year olds to put up that stat line:
- Kevin Durant
- LeBron James
- Luka Doncic
End of list.
Also, Zion played the fewest minutes of anyone to do it at 19 or younger.
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Anthony Davis hit the first bucket of the game.
Scoreboard gave the points to the Lakers.
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Zion: “That was a little out of character for me. But you gotta understand it, maybe you won’t. They sent my teammates home last year. … but that was out of character for me. If they did the same thing, I wouldn’t have a problem with it.”
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Ricky Rubio just went down in a heap and immediately started to signal to the bench.
He's been helped off the floor by teammates and he's not putting ANY weight on it.
Rubio: 27 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists. Incredible game. Horrible to see it end like that...
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Reminder: that’s why Steve Kerr talks so much about gun violence.
It literally hit home for him.
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Spurs beat the Thunder, 132-118
Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks and 2 steals on 9/17 FG and 5/7 3P.
He becomes the first player in NBA history with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks and 5 3-pointers in a game.
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New Orleans' 2022 first-round pick:
1-4: Goes to the Pelicans
5-14: Goes to the Blazers
15-30: Goes to the Hornets
- Blazers get a future first-round pick if it doesn't convey
- Hornets get future second-round picks if it doesn't convey
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From
@ESPNStatsInfo
: Jonas Valanciunas joins Stephen Curry as the only players this season with 35 points, 10 rebounds & 7 3-pointers in a game.
Both games came against the Clippers.
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CJ McCollum said he heard the “You need Dame” chants.
Said it caused him to miss a FT because he was laughing because he thought it was funny.
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NBA In-season tournament groups Western Conference groups:
Group A: Memphis, PHX, Lakers, Utah, Portland
Group B: Denver, LAC, Pelicans, Mavs, Houston
Group C: Kings, Warriors, Thunder, Wolves, Spurs
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Lonzo Ball over the last three games:
24.6 ppg
8.3 apg
6.0 rpg
2.0 stl
2.0 turnovers per game
52.7 FG%
41.9 3P%
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Josh Hart is in the building tonight wearing a Brandon Ingram jersey. He's sitting courtside.
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Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been cleared in his return to play progression without any restrictions.
Recent imaging showed continued improvement of the bone healing in his right fifth metatarsal.
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Zion Williamson has been cleared to resume team activities, source says.
He's good to play tomorrow night vs. the Lakers.
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Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James on Instagram:
👽&👑
👑 x 👽
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Chris Paul was sporting a Bayou Classic sweatshirt for tonight’s game.
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The Pelicans have extended the qualifying offer to both Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart making them restricted free agents, sources tell ESPN.
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Pelicans say Zion Williamson's foot is showing improved bone healing. He will now progress to full weight-bearing exercises and basketball activities.
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Pelicans’ 1st round draft picks:
2020: 13, 24 (MIL)
2021: own, LAL 8-30 protected (unprotected 2022)
2022: Own
2023: Own, LAL unprotected
2024: Own, right to swap w LAL in either 24 or 25, MIL swap
2025: Own, MIL unprotected
2026: Own, MIL swap
2027: Own, MIL unprotected
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The first player to hit the court for either team today is Jaylen Brown.
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Zion Williamson is pledging to cover the salaries for Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days.
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Rudy Gobert was escorted to the back after having the physical altercation with Kyle Anderson.
Video shows Gobert throwing a punch at Anderson and then teammates separating the two.
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Pelicans have won 13 of their last 19.
Lonzo Ball’s stats in that span:
13.9 ppg
8.2 apg
7.2 rpg
1.3 spg
40.2 FG
38.7 3PT
35.5 mins - leads team
7 double doubles
3 triple doubles
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ESPN story: Zion Williamson, Pelicans agree on five-year designated maximum rookie extension, his agent and Co-Head of CAA Sports basketball division Austin Brown tells
@wojespn
.
Deal could be worth up to $231 million.
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Spurs win 132-121.
Victor Wembanyama: 38 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 assists on 15/26 shooting and 3/6 from deep.
Spurs manage to hold on after being up 27 and having the Suns tie the game.
Wemby took over late and Spurs walk away with the W.
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How Brandon Ingram - the ultra competitive, non-talkative, bucket-getting 22-year-old - is trying to become a leader in his new NBA home... a place he may call home for a long time.
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Sources: Pelicans forward Zion Williamson suffered a sprained thumb against the Boston Celtics but avoided a serious injury.
There were fears Zion could have been out for a multiple weeks, but ultimately he shouldn’t miss much - if any - time.
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CJ McCollum said he was involved in the process with the trade and said they decided New Orleans was the best situation for him. Said he was happy to be here.
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Source: Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball have been a full-go in the Pelicans’ voluntary offseason workouts
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Can confirm Larry Nance Jr. is scheduled to have surgery on his right knee Friday. He hasn’t played since Jan. 5.
Sources tell ESPN that Nance is expected to miss up to six weeks.
The Pels acquired Nance in the 7-player deal that brought CJ McCollum and Tony Snell to NOLA.
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NBA In-Season Tournament Eastern Conference groups:
Group A: 76ers, Cavs, Hawks, Pacers, Pistons
Group B: Bucks, Knicks, Heat, Wizards, Hornets
Group C: Celtics, Nets, Raptors, Bulls, Magic
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has agreed on a two-year extension worth $30.1 million, his agents Aaron Mintz, Mitch Nathan and Drew Morrison of
@CAA_Basketball
tell ESPN.
Valanciunas is now committed to the Pelicans for $44.1M over the next three seasons.
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Story with
@wojespn
: Herb Jones stays with the Pelicans on 4-year, $54M deal, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of
@PrioritySports
told ESPN.
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Williamson has signed a multi-year deal with Gatorade. It becomes his fourth major endorsement after deals with Jordan, Panini and NBA 2K.
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Victor Wembanyama says after dinner last night with Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Manu Ginobili (and others) he learned more about the NBA in two hours than he did in his entire life prior to that.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has been invited to the NBA dunk contest, multiple sources tell ESPN.
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CJ McCollum has been preparing for this new role his entire career.
After 8.5 years in Portland, he’s blazing a new trail in New Orleans.
Dame told ESPN: “He’s exactly what they needed.”
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The Pelicans have signed forward Wenyen Gabriel and guard Sindarius Thornwell, source tells ESPN.
Both on vet minimum deals.
Gabriel on a two-year deal with a team option on second year. Thornwell sticks around after spending bubble with Pels.
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Jrue Holiday.
Lauren Holiday.
Both Olympic gold medalists.
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Gregg Popovich’s full quotes tonight on Tommy Tuberville:
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Sources tell ESPN the the 2022 Lakers’ pick will be top-10 protected.
BREAKING: Memphis is finalizing a trade to send Jonas Valanciunas and 2021 Nos. 17 and 51 picks to New Orleans for Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, 2021 picks Nos. 10 and 40 and a protected 2022 first-round pick via the Lakers, sources tell ESPN.
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Franchise record 11 3s for CJ McCollum.
He's also got 42 now. That's the most he's scored as a Pel and the second time he's had 40 as a Pel.
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Zion Williamson will be dialed back in his rehab process from surgery on his fractured right foot. Williamson's bone has not healed the way the team expected and he will take some time off before proceeding, sources tell ESPN.
It's unclear when he will return to the court.
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The loudest I've heard this arena all series is Jose Alvarado drawing an 8-second call on Chris Paul.
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Sources w/
@wojespn
: The New Orleans Pelicans and Willie Green are nearing completion on a deal that will make him the team’s next head coach.
The deal is expected to be finalized this week.
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Tyrann Mathieu signed his contract on 5/04.
That is all. Carry on.
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David Griffin says Zion Williamson re- aggravated his hamstring injury. He’s looking at missing multiple weeks post All-Star. Will be re-evaluated when they get back from ASG.
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Willie Green says Zion was cleared to do 1-on-1 work today.
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Zion just ended his workout with a dunk.
Zion Williamson is out here getting some shots up pregame.
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Warriors win.
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the San Antonio Spurs in the 9-10 game on Wednesday at 8:30p.
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Brandon Ingram is the first Pelicans player in franchise history with three consecutive 30 point games in the playoffs.
(h/t
@ESPNStatsInfo
)
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Personal news: I’ve been hired as an NBA writer for ESPN.
I’ll have more specifics later but I’ll be based in NOLA - so get ready for more Pels coverage.
Working for ESPN has been a dream of mine since I was 8 or 9. And now it’s real. To say I’m excited is an understatement.
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Story: Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans agree to 5-year max extension, his agents Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler of
@excelsm_bball
tell
@wojespn
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From
@ESPNStatsInfo
: Lonzo Ball is the first player in NBA history with a triple-double for 3 different franchises before turning 24 years old.
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The New Orleans Pelicans have dismissed coach Alvin Gentry, sources tell
@wojespn
and me.
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Guys...
Nikola Mirotic returns to the Smoothie King in March 12.
On what was scheduled to be...
Nikola Mirotic bobblehead night
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Grizzlies say Ja Morant will play and start tonight.
Morant hasn’t played since March 18 with a sore right knee.
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The Pelicans announce Zion Williamson has been cleared to participate in contact drills beginning with 1-on-1 workouts.
His next update will be on Nov. 24, which will determine if he can be available for full team workouts.
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Luka Doncic said the plan is to get an MRI tomorrow on his left thigh strain.
Asked immediately after the game how he was feeling and said "not good."
Was favoring the left leg slightly as he walked in for media. Said everyone will know more tomorrow after he gets imaging done.
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From now on, New Orleans is skipping August 29.
New calendar:
- August 28
- August 30
- August 31
- August 32
- September 1
If buildings can skip the 13th floor, we can skip a date on the calendar.
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Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday and his wife Lauren Holiday are donating the rest of Jrue's game checks for the season to start the Jrue and Lauren Social Justice Impact Fund.
The NBPA estimates the rest of Jrue's salary could be $5.3 million.
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Pray for my state.
Pray for my city.
Pray for everyone who stayed.
We’re gonna need it…
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Stotts asked if Carmelo Anthony would start going forward:
“I don’t see why not.”
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Jonathan Isaac played his first official NBA game in over 900 days on Monday night.
He admitted he didn’t know if this day would come.
A look back at his night that ended with “relief and peace.”
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The entire Pelicans squad just went over to say their goodbyes to Josh Hart and Nickeil Alexander-Walker including coach Willie Green.
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Sources say Pelicans guard Josh Hart expected to miss significant time with a torn UCL in his right thumb.
He played through the injury last night against Orlando but MRI results today showed the tear.
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Ime Udoka says Robert Williams III is OUT with left knee soreness caused by a small bone bruise.
Says pain is still there.
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Zion: “I don’t think I’ll ever tell you I had a great performance in a loss. That doesn’t make sense to me, to be honest.”
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Pelicans say CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung after medical imaging was taken this morning.
Team says sdditional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of healing.
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I can't even lie. This one hurts.
Praying for Wayde Sims' family and everyone who ever came across him.
Even in the bad times, I'm not sure I really ever saw him get too down on himself. Was a fun kid to cover at LSU and at U-High.
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The Pelicans and Garrett Temple have agreed to extend the deadline on guaranteeing his $5.4 million contract for the 2023-24 season to July 7, sources told ESPN.
The previous deadline was tomorrow.
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Puerto Rican native and former NBAer Carlos Arroyo presented Jose Alvarado with his national team jersey after last night’s game.
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Jose Alvarado said he chipped his tooth on the Chris Paul elbow.
Said his plan tomorrow is go to the dentist so he can get his tooth fixed so he can smile all summer.
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Monty Williams: “[Devin Booker] will be playing tonight.”
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Zion’s career high two days ago was 36.
He had 39 last night.
He had 38 tonight.
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Not sure when it changed, but the official Pelicans Twitter account header photo is now Jrue Holiday and no longer Anthony Davis getting fired up after a big shot in the playoffs last year.
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JJ Redick on his
@OldManAndThree
podcast re: trade to Dallas from NOLA:
- Says he made a trade request in November before the season
- Around the time of Jrue trade
- Knew what was coming with Stan's defensive schemes
- Had convos with Griff and Trajan.
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Holiday said AD is “like 90 percent” the reason I stayed in New Orleans.
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According to Second Spectrum tracking data, the Jazz shot 0-for-10 with Herb Jones as the closest defender tonight.
Donovan Mitchell was 0-for-6 with Herb as the closest defender.
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The Raptors just presented superfan Nav Bhatia with a championship ring.
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