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Another detail of the Pelicans' demoralizing trade for CJ McCollum has been finalized

2 days ago | pelicandebrief.com | Jack Simone

The Brooklyn Nets selecting Nolan Traore in the 2025 NBA Draft saw another detail of the New Orleans Pelicans' ugly trade for CJ McCollum come to fruition. The Brooklyn Nets just selected French guard Nolan Traore with the No. 19 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The selection originally belonged to the Milwaukee Bucks, but it was in the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans for a brief moment in time before finding its way to Brooklyn.
Pelicans' ideal draft becomes closer to reality by the second

1 week ago | pelicandebrief.com | Will Eudy

Ace Bailey might be available with the 7th pick. The New Orleans Pelicans may be watching their dream scenario come to life before their eyes as the 2025 NBA Draft inches closer. Rumors have been swirling that Ace Bailey could slide significantly come draft night, and it's possible he falls right into the Pelicans' lap when pick number seven is announced. There have obviously been plenty of rumors connecting Bailey and New Orleans, and the Pelicans may see him as their Brandon Ingram replacement.
Pelicans, Willie Green face daunting 15-game stretch

Nov 6, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green has talked several times about how the team breaks down each season into 10-game segments. Well, there may be no tougher stretch than the 10-15 game stretch that starts Monday night in Denver against the current champions. The Pelicans are sitting pretty and feeling fine at 4-2 through the opening half-dozen games.
New Orleans Pelicans fans can "plate up" for good cause

Oct 7, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

The New Orleans Pelicans have provided yet another exclusive way to show your fandom while also raising funds for a good cause. The New Orleans Pelicans have announced an opportunity for fans to place a bid on an exclusive team-branded license plate that will be available on the NBA Auctions platform starting Tuesday, October 3, 2023 (so, as you are reading this, it is already open for bidding).
New Orleans Pelicans Liam Robbins has time to learn and heal

Oct 5, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

The New Orleans Pelicans can afford to give their young center, Liam Robbins, the time he needs to learn and heal from the sidelines. The New Orleans Pelicans announced just before training camp opened that center Liam Robbins has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right fibula. A timetable for his return will be provided at a later time. Thankfully, the team can give him a space to learn and heal from the sidelines while keeping a valuable asset in-house.
Fans frustrated with New Orleans Pelicans, Bally Sports partnership

Sep 19, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans are airing their frustrations with the decision by the organization to stick with Bally Sports as a broadcast partner. The New Orleans Pelicans announced that they will be sticking with Bally Sports as the team’s official broadcast partner. The embattled media giant is facing a litany of financial issues, contract breaches, and bankruptcy hearings.
New Orleans Pelicans play it safe, stick with Bally Sports

Sep 18, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

The New Orleans Pelicans are sticking with Bally Sports as their television broadcast partner for the 2023-24 NBA season. The New Orleans Pelicans have announced Bally Sports will remain as the team’s television and radio broadcast schedule for the 2023-24 NBA season. The broadcasting giant is scheduled to air 78 games on Bally Sports New Orleans and via streaming on the Bally Sports app.
Willie Green's contract extension depends on this one test

Sep 13, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green has to pass the ‘out due to injury’ tests this roster is already serving up before the 2023-24 NBA Season begins. New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green is going into his third season as the leading voice in the locker room. He came over from the Phoenix Suns having just missed out on an NBA Finals championship ring and has done fine by all accounts. The problem is the rebuilding franchise has had some bad luck.
How will the Pelicans round out rotation without Trey Murphy III

Sep 10, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green must readjust his planned rotations before training camp starts. New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green is no stranger to adversity due to injury. And now, the staff will have to readjust the planned rotations before training camp starts following Trey Murphy III’s meniscus surgery. Murphy III missing 10-12 weeks is a setback, but on the bright side, at least it solved the Starting 5 conundrum and won’t cause him to miss the entire season, either.
Why you can't blame Brandon Ingram for all Team USA's failures

Sep 9, 2023 | pelicandebrief.com | Christopher C. Dodson |Chris Dodson

Brandon Ingram didn’t have the best 2023 FIBA World Cup experience, but the New Orleans Pelicans All-Star is not to blame for Team USA’s failure. Coach Steve Kerr and Team USA will have to shoulder the burdens of defeat without staining Brandon Ingram’s jersey after a 113-111 semi-final defeat to Germany. Surprisingly, Team USA will still meet Team Canada’s superstar-led squad after all. It’ll just be in the third-place consolation game instead of for the title of World Champions.