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The New Orleans Pelicans are signing a Gretna native to a training camp deal

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 19, 2024

A familiar face will join the New Orleans Pelicans during training camp.

The Pelicans officially have a new TV broadcast home. Here's how you can watch it.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Sep 17, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans officially have a new broadcast home.

A new report reveals infrastructure upgrades needed for the Smoothie King Center

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Sep 2, 2024

Smoothie King Center has undergone “minimal renovations” since opening its doors in 1999, and “most systems and equipment have reached or exceeded their usable life,” according to a copy of a …

Zion Williamson is spending the week in China with a handful of other NBA star players

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 29, 2024

Zion Williamson is spending this week in the Far East.

Just days after waiving him, the Pelicans re-sign one of their best 3-point shooters

BY NATHAN MESSINA | Staff writer
Aug 27, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are re-signing 6-foot-7 forward Matt Ryan just days after waiving him.

Pelicans to air majority of games on a new sports network after ending Diamond partnership

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 24, 2024

On Friday, Diamond Sports said it will broadcast more than a dozen NBA teams’ games during the 2024-25 season.

New Orleans Pelicans waive one of their best 3-point shooters from 2023-24 squad

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 23, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving 3-point shooting specialist Matt Ryan.

Josh Hart fired a stray shot at his former team, the Pelicans, while on stage with Lil Wayne

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 23, 2024

Josh Hart fired a stray shot at his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans, on his podcast, “Roommates Show.”

New Orleans Pelicans mailbag: How concerning is the Brandon Ingram situation?

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 22, 2024

In April, David Griffin said changes were coming after the New Orleans Pelicans got swept out of the first round of the playoffs.

New Orleans Pelicans fill final roster spot by signing this former Chicago Bulls player

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 21, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans have filled their final roster spot.

Super Bowl tickets make this year's Premier Season Ticket Raffle prize that much sweeter

BY ROD WALKER | Staff writer
Updated Aug 17, 2024

If you thought the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s annual Premier Season Ticket Raffle was too good to be true in the past, just wait until you see what's included in this year’s giveaway.

Rod Walker: 12 games on the New Orleans Pelicans' schedule you should mark on your calendar

BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
Updated Aug 15, 2024

The NBA released its schedule for the 2024-25 season Thursday.

New Orleans Pelicans schedule for 2024-25 season released. Here are 5 things to know.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 15, 2024

The last time New Orleans’ NBA franchise made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, Byron Scott was the team’s coach, Chris Paul was the team’s point guard, and Antonio Daniels was one of the …

Pelicans will need to beat NBA heavyweights to advance in the in-season tournament again

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 13, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans advanced to the knockout round in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament last year. Reaching that stage again will require them to beat some of the Western Conferenc…

Will the Pelicans have a representative on the 2028 U.S. Olympics team? Here are 4 candidates

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 12, 2024

Anthony Davis technically was a member of New Orleans’ NBA franchise but had not yet suited up in a game for the Hornets when he played on the 2012 U.S. men’s Olympics team that won gold in London.

The New Orleans Pelicans won't hold training camp in New Orleans this year. Here's why.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Aug 8, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans will hold training camp in Tennessee this fall.

Pelicans ditch Bally Sports, enter partnership with local station for new TV deal

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 6, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans will broadcast their games on over-the-air TV on a full-time basis starting next season, The Times-Picayune has learned.

Christian Clark: Is the Pelicans' roster for next season set? Here's why I'm skeptical

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2024

Two of the most significant moves the New Orleans Pelicans made this summer came in quick succession.

See which Louisiana Olympians are competing and when on Day 2 of the Games in France

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Sports columnist
Updated Jul 27, 2024

Louisiana Olympians competing on Day Two of the Summer Olympics — Sunday, July 28

The Pelicans filled their final two-way slot by claiming a familiar face off of waivers

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Jul 26, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans have filled their last two-way spot.

Puerto Rico looking to upset Team USA again 2 decades after historic win in Athens

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Jul 26, 2024

The last time the Puerto Rico men’s basketball team qualified for the Olympics, it pulled off a shocking upset.

Rob Perez, a.k.a. @WorldWideWob, reflects on his first NBA job in Hornets ticket office

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Jul 24, 2024

Rob Perez has a row of jerseys tacked to a wall of his Los Angeles apartment. Next to a powder blue Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets top, there is a white New Orleans Hornets uniform with Perez’…

Pelicans add more shooting to back end of roster by signing this Kentucky guard

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Jul 22, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are adding more shooting to the back end of their roster.

Families of Louisiana Olympic stars reveal the drive that helped them get to Paris

BY SCOTT RABALAIS | Staff writer
Updated Jul 25, 2024

What does it take to make an Olympian?

David Griffin says Pelicans to 'play it out.' Here's what their depth chart might look like.

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Updated Jul 21, 2024

Brandon Ingram has one year remaining on his contract. He will make a little more than $36 million next season.

Is Saints strength on offense its WR corps? Fletcher Mackel answers on Dattitude, Ep. 254

BY JIM DERRY | Dattitude Podcast Host
Jul 17, 2024

Is Chris Olave ready to take next step as top-5 receiver in NFL? Will Cedrick Wilson or AT Perry by WR3? How do we feel about Pelicans?

Pelicans drafted Yves Missi and signed Daniel Theis. Are more moves still coming at center?

BY CHRISTIAN CLARK | Staff writer
Jul 17, 2024

The Southwest Division is stocked with strong center play, save for one team.

NBA futures odds: Sportsbooks set New Orleans Pelicans 2024/25 win total

by GABE HENDERSON | Staff writer
Jul 17, 2024

The NBA has crowned six unique champions over the last six seasons, ushering in a period of parity unseen in the league since the late '70s/early '80s. There is no true dominant force in the a…