Brandon Ingram hit a jumper with 4.9 seconds remaining to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 105-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The win marked a successful return for Zion Williamson, who scored 16 points in his first game of the season. The Pelicans faced a challenging start, falling behind…
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray sustained a fractured left hand in Wednesday night’s season-opening 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports. MRI tests confirmed the injury to the eight-year veteran. Murray, 28, ended his night with 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in his debut for New Orleans. He was…
On Wednesday evening, the Pelicans opened the 2024-25 season at home vs. the Bulls. For Game 1 of the new season, PF Zion Williamson was out due to illness. Additionally, Trey Murphy III is dealing with a hamstring injury and did not play. During the final two minutes of their 123-111 win vs. Chicago, starting…
The day has finally come for New Orleans to have another go at yet another NBA campaign, as this Wednesday evening the Louisiana club will face Chicago in their season opener. This time around, they’ve been able to maintain they roster’s core, but made the crucial move of adding star Dejounte Murray to their ranks….
The New Orleans Pelicans and fourth-year guard Trey Murphy III have reached a deal on a four-year, $112 million rookie contract extension with the team, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The contract does not include any incentives or player options. According to Spotrac, Murphy is going into the last year of his current…
Friday’s preseason game between the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans has been canceled due to the effects of Hurricane Milton on Florida, the NBA announced Wednesday. The game will not be rescheduled. Orlando is playing at San Antonio on Wednesday night and was scheduled to return to central Florida on Thursday. A team spokesperson…
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will miss at least three weeks due to a right hamstring strain, the NBA team announced. Murphy, 24, is scheduled to be reevaluated in three weeks after an MRI confirmed that he suffered a strain during Thursday evening’s practice at their training camp in Nashville, Tennessee. New Orleans…
The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Jose Alvarado reached a two-year, $9 million contract extension on Saturday, as reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Alvarado, 26, had one year and $1.9 million remaining on his current deal, and the extension will keep him with the Pelicans through the 2025-26 season, with a player option for…
In the 2023-24 season, the New Orleans Pelicans finished with a record of 49-33, securing a playoff spot. Unfortunately, they were swept in the opening round by the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the second time this has happened in the last three seasons. During the offseason, starting center Jonas Valanciunas left the Pelicans to join…
Coming off his two best seasons with the Hawks, Dejounte Murray was traded out to New Orleans to continue his promising career. According to the guard, he’s more than grateful for the opportunity given in Atlanta, but couldn’t be happier to have landed in a squad that made the 2024 NBA playoffs and is led…
