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Why TNT’s late NBA rights push helps Pelicans, smaller market teams Pelicans’ hidden gem who could earn roster spot next season Trade Proposal Sends Brandon Ingram To Cavaliers, Darius Garland To Pelicans Why NBA’s $76 billion TV deal creates make-or-break Pelicans ownership situation Why Brandon Ingram trade wouldn’t fix Cavs’ problems Brandon Ingram Expected To Draw Interest From 2 Surprising Eastern Conference Teams New Orleans Pelicans Might Not Give Brandon Ingram an Extension 3 surprise CJ McCollum trades if Pelicans decide to move on Report: Pelicans ‘Unlikely’ To Offer Brandon Ingram Max Extension; Cavaliers, 76ers Interested In Trading For Him Why Pelicans will be priced out of Naji Marshall’s market Trade Proposal Sends Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram To Rockets The reasons why Pelicans deferred Lakers’ 2024 NBA Draft pick Nick Young Says Zion Williamson Nearly Got Traded For Moriah Mills Saga Pelicans' decision to defer Lakers' draft pick fuels more intrigue around Bronny James 3 early Pelicnas NBA free agency targets in 2024 offseason Reports: Pelicans won't take Lakers' 1st-round pick until 2025 Report: Pelicans to Defer 2024 First Round Pick to Lakers Former NBA player explains why he disagrees with Lakers firing Darvin Ham Pelicans to defer Lakers' first-rounder to 2025 5 Realistic Point Guards For The New Orleans Pelicans In 2024 Offseason New Orleans Pelicans Looking to Pair Zion Williamson With 3 All-Star Trade Candidates Report: Pelicans prefer Dejounte Murray in potential Hawks trade Pelicans expected to promote from within for GM role Pelicans could have plan in place for next general manager New Orleans Pelicans’ Intriguing Zion Williamson Plan for Upcoming NBA Draft, Revealed Unfortunate Zion Williamson fact comes to light after Pelicans get eliminated

New Orleans Pelicans News/ ClutchPoints / June 7

Why TNT’s late NBA rights push helps Pelicans, smaller market teams

The NBA Finals are in full swing and the Boston Celtics have a 1-0 advantage over the underdog Dallas Mavericks. The play on the court this time of year usually gets all of the attention, but NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was stuck in the unenviable spot of trying to spin what might be the end of an era for the league.

New Orleans Pelicans News/ ClutchPoints / June 6

Pelicans’ hidden gem who could earn roster spot next season

The New Orleans Pelicans have been very hit-and-miss with their draft picks since EVP David Griffin took charge of the organization. Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, and Jose Alvarado have boosted the team’s ceiling.

NBA News/ Hoops Wire / 17 hours ago

Trade Proposal Sends Brandon Ingram To Cavaliers, Darius Garland To Pelicans

One NBA analyst proposed that the New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers make a trade with each other this offseason. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report

NBA News/ ClutchPoints / June 5

Why NBA’s $76 billion TV deal creates make-or-break Pelicans ownership situation

The 2024 NBA Finals have yet to kick off, but the league has announced a fresh start on the broadcasting side. The NBA’s new TV deal, which was announced on Wednesday, will bring in around $76 billion to be split among the franchises and their players.

NBA News/ ClutchPoints / June 5

Why Brandon Ingram trade wouldn’t fix Cavs’ problems

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers have made it fairly clear they don’t plan on breaking up their star-studded quartet of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley, that hasn’t stopped outside speculation from ramping up.

Brandon Ingram News/ Total Apex Sports / June 4

Brandon Ingram Expected To Draw Interest From 2 Surprising Eastern Conference Teams

New Orleans Pelicans Small Forward Brandon Ingram is reportedly going to draw interest from two Eastern Conference playoff teams during the 2024 NBA Offseason.

Brandon Ingram News/ Viral Sports News / June 4

New Orleans Pelicans Might Not Give Brandon Ingram an Extension

With Brandon Ingram up for a big contract extension, could the New Orleans Pelicans pass on giving him a max extension? As we get ready for the offseason, the rumor mill is already churning for most teams.

C.J. McCollum News/ ClutchPoints / June 4

3 surprise CJ McCollum trades if Pelicans decide to move on

“You are either all the way in or all the way out. There is no in-between.” Those were EVP David Griffin’s words after coming on to lead the New Orleans Pelicans.

Report: Pelicans ‘Unlikely’ To Offer Brandon Ingram Max Extension; Cavaliers, 76ers Interested In Trading For Him

According to NBA reporter Will Guillory of The Athletic, the New Orleans Pelicans are “unlikely” to offer Brandon Ingram a max contract extension this offseason. Ingram is eligible for a four-year, $208 million extension this offseason. “Keeping him around will be complicated.

Naji Marshall News/ ClutchPoints / June 3

Why Pelicans will be priced out of Naji Marshall’s market

There are two types of NBA players according to one particular scouting trope. In one box are the 82-game regular season guys and in the other are 16-game playoff-ready contributors.

Brandon Ingram News/ Hoops Wire / June 1

Trade Proposal Sends Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram To Rockets

One NBA analyst proposed that the Houston Rockets acquire Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Rockets and Pelicans: The Trade: The Houston Rockets trade Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore and the No.

NBA News/ ClutchPoints / June 1

The reasons why Pelicans deferred Lakers’ 2024 NBA Draft pick

The NBA Draft tips off on June 24 but the New Orleans Pelicans were on the clock regarding a 2024 pick from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans could have either kept the 17th overall pick from the Lakers or deferred the last draft asset remaining from the Anthony Davis deal to 2025.

Zion Williamson News/ Fadeaway World / June 1

Nick Young Says Zion Williamson Nearly Got Traded For Moriah Mills Saga

Nick Young recently spoke on Vlad TV about the Zion Williamson and Moriah Mills saga, suggesting that the controversy nearly led to Williamson being traded.

NBA News/ Yardbarker / May 31

Pelicans' decision to defer Lakers' draft pick fuels more intrigue around Bronny James

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to target former USC guard and son of LeBron James, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft, the opportunity may have arrived on a silver platter.

Pelicans to defer Lakers' first-rounder to 2025

Former NBA player explains why he disagrees with Lakers firing Darvin Ham

Why the Suns shouldn't draft Bronny James

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New Orleans Pelicans News/ ClutchPoints / May 31

3 early Pelicnas NBA free agency targets in 2024 offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off their second-best record in franchise history at 49 wins, and most since they rebranded themselves as the Pelicans.

Reports: Pelicans won't take Lakers' 1st-round pick until 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans aren't interested in taking the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in this year's NBA draft, ESPN and NOLA.com reported, opting to defer that selection until 2025.

NBA News/ NBA Draft on SI / May 31

Report: Pelicans to Defer 2024 First Round Pick to Lakers

Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the New Orleans Pelicans are planning to defer the Lakers first round pick until 2025, meaning Los Angeles would select No.

Norris Cole News/ Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Former NBA player explains why he disagrees with Lakers firing Darvin Ham

One of LeBron James’ former teammates thinks the Los Angeles Lakers made the wrong move by firing Darvin Ham.

Conflicting reports emerge on Lakers' next head coach

Report: Darvin Ham spoke with Lakers rival looking to add big-name assistant

Rui Hachimura not currently part of Lakers’ trade plans

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

NBA News/ Hoops Rumors / May 31

Pelicans to defer Lakers' first-rounder to 2025

A report surfaced a few weeks ago that the Pelicans were leaning toward deferring the pick, which is No. 17 overall in the 2024 NBA draft.

Former NBA player explains why he disagrees with Lakers firing Darvin Ham

Rui Hachimura not currently part of Lakers’ trade plans

Conflicting reports emerge on Lakers' next head coach

The most notable individual NBA rivalries

The 'New Orleans Pelicans first-rounders' quiz

NBA News/ Fadeaway World / May 30

5 Realistic Point Guards For The New Orleans Pelicans In 2024 Offseason

The New Orleans Pelicans had a promising 2024 season, finishing with a 49-33 record, their best in 15 years, securing the eighth seed in the highly competitive Western Conference.

Zion Williamson News/ Hardwood Heroics / May 27

New Orleans Pelicans Looking to Pair Zion Williamson With 3 All-Star Trade Candidates

There’s no question that the New Orleans Pelicans are a much better team when Zion Williamson is available. The 23-year-old had his healthiest season to date in 2023-24 after he played a career-best 70 regular-season games throughout the campaign.

Dejounte Murray News/ Yardbarker / May 26

Report: Pelicans prefer Dejounte Murray in potential Hawks trade

If the Pelicans were to further explore a trade with the Hawks, it sounds as though they prefer one of Atlanta's star guards to the other.

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'New Orleans Pelicans first-rounders' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News/ Hoops Rumors / May 26

Pelicans expected to promote from within for GM role

He will be replacing Trajan Langdon, who is heading to Detroit to be the Pistons' president of basketball operations.

Pistons make decision on new head of basketball operations

20 cities that deserve an NBA expansion team

The 'New Orleans Pelicans first-rounders' quiz

New Orleans Pelicans News/ Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Pelicans could have plan in place for next general manager

The New Orleans Pelicans seem to be readying an in-house promotion to fill their vacancy at general manager.

Pistons situation shows danger of signing coaches before bosses

Bulls' Lonzo Ball opens up about injury that's sidelined him for two years

NBA Finals path clears for Celtics with devastating Pacers injury update

Forgotten NBA stars from the LeBron era

The 'New Orleans Pelicans first-rounders' quiz

Zion Williamson News/ Hardwood Heroics / May 12

New Orleans Pelicans’ Intriguing Zion Williamson Plan for Upcoming NBA Draft, Revealed

The New Orleans Pelicans were not part of Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Pels made it to the playoffs this year, albeit another first-round exit, which means that they were disqualified from attaining a Top 14 pick in Sunday’s lottery.

Zion Williamson News/ Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Unfortunate Zion Williamson fact comes to light after Pelicans get eliminated

The former top overall pick Williamson did not play at all in the series due to a hamstring injury.

Pelicans VP laments Zion injury timing, vows 'urgency' in offseason

Watch: Jalen Williams takes over late to complete sweep for Thunder

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