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Kings hope sixth time is charm against Zion Williamson-less Pelicans

Kings hope sixth time is charm against Zion Williamson-less Pelicans

Just as Zion Williamson was displaying his skills at a supreme level on the big stage, the injury bug bit him again. The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Williamson on Friday night as they try to land the final Western Conference playoff berth when they host the Sacramento Kings in the loser-goes-home play-in game.

New Orleans Pelicans News / NBC Sports / 19 minutes ago
New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago
Pelicans front office shakeup possible this offseason

Pelicans front office shakeup possible this offseason

What a difference a few weeks can make in the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans were in fourth place during a late March surge up the standings. Their championship campaign may be finished on April 19 without an NBA Playoffs appearance to show for a 49-win season.

Brandon Ingram News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago
Pelicans star Brandon Ingram’s body language blasted after Lakers loss

Pelicans star Brandon Ingram’s body language blasted after Lakers loss

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans can be a fickle bunch and Brandon Ingram is starting to learn that the hardest way possible. Sitting on the sidelines for the entire fourth quarter of an NBA Play-In Tournament loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was a humbling experience for Ingram.

New Orleans Pelicans News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago
New Orleans Pelicans bold predictions for 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament vs. Kings

New Orleans Pelicans bold predictions for 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament vs. Kings

The New Orleans Pelicans were pretty upset to have collapsed on the final day of the regular season to go from the six seed and a guaranteed playoff spot to the seventh seed and having to fight to earn a playoff spot through the Play-In Tournament.

Zion Williamson News / Last Word On Sports / 5 hours ago
Pelicans Superstar Receives Devastating Injury Update

Pelicans Superstar Receives Devastating Injury Update

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson received a devastating injury update following an MRI scan, which the team announced on Wednesday. The scan revealed a hamstring strain for the former Duke Blue Devil.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago
East and West play-in teams' odds to advance take hit with brutal injuries

Eastern and Western Conference play-in teams' odds to advance take hit with brutal injuries

Two teams are on perilous ground as they get set to host play-in games on Friday night to determine the final playoff spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

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Zion Williamson News / NBC Sports / 5 hours ago
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Pelicans fans receive crushing Zion Williamson injury news

Pelicans fans receive crushing Zion Williamson injury news

If the Pelicans are to defeat the Kings in their do-or-die play-in game on Friday, they'll have to do so without Zion Williamson.

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LeBron James Doesn’t Hold Back On Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

LeBron James Doesn’t Hold Back On Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans had a great game in the 7 vs. 8 matchup of the NBA Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference. Los Angeles came away with a 110-106 victory, meaning they have earned the No.

New Orleans Pelicans News / Field Level Media / 58 minutes ago
Report: Zion Williamson (hamstring) to miss Friday's play-in game

Report: Zion Williamson (hamstring) to miss Friday's play-in game

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss Friday's play-in tournament elimination game against the Sacramento Kings with a left hamstring injury, ESPN reported Wednesday.

Zion Williamson News / NBA Analysis Network / 15 minutes ago
Pelicans Get Brutal Zion Williamson Injury News Before Facing Kings

Pelicans Get Brutal Zion Williamson Injury News Before Facing Kings

Zion Williamson, the dynamic forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, will not participate in the upcoming play-in tournament elimination game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left hamstring injury, as confirmed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Zion Williamson News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 minute ago
Pelicans get concerning injury update on Zion Williamson

Pelicans get concerning injury update on Zion Williamson

The Pelicans will have to win without their star, something they've gotten accustomed to doing.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / 23 minutes ago
Proposed Trade Sends Brandon Ingram To Warriors, Andrew Wiggins To Pelicans

Proposed Trade Sends Brandon Ingram To Warriors, Andrew Wiggins To Pelicans

One NBA writer is proposing that the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans make a trade this offseason headlined around Andrew Wiggins and Brandon

New Orleans Pelicans News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago
Willie Green benching Brandon Ingram the entire 4th quarter against the Lakers despite Zion Williamson’s injury doesn’t sit well with Kendrick Perkins

Willie Green benching Brandon Ingram the entire 4th quarter against the Lakers despite Zion Williamson’s injury doesn’t sit well with Kendrick Perkins

Tuesday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans threw up a few questions. One was primarily the health of Zion Williamson after he left midway through the 4th quarter.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago
HC has harsh response to those saying Lakers should have lost on purpose

Darvin Ham has harsh response to those saying Lakers should have lost on purpose

The Lakers secured a playoff berth with their win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / 22 hours ago
Pelicans Head Coach Takes Shot At The Referees For Not Getting Enough Calls Against The Lakers

Pelicans Head Coach Takes Shot At The Referees For Not Getting Enough Calls Against The Lakers

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, and head coach Willie Green was not happy with the officiating.

Zion Williamson News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago
Zion Williamson suffers injury in Pelicans' loss

Watch: Zion Williamson suffers injury after scoring his 40th point

After scoring his 40th point in Tuesday's game, the Pelicans standout went to the locker room.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 minutes ago
D’Angelo Russell, Jose Alvarado hit with technicals

D’Angelo Russell, Jose Alvarado hit with technicals for heated moment

Tempers were flaring early during the NBA Play-In Tournament matchup between the Lakers and Pelicans.

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Pelicans Around the Web

How Jimmy Butler & Zion Williamson injuries impact Heat-Bulls, Kings-Pelicans odds and Friday best bets  ·  Sporting News
Zion Williamson's injury is even crueler twist of fate for Pelicans because of what it interrupted  ·  CBSSports.com
Zion Williamson injury: Pelicans star out for Play-In game vs. Kings with hamstring strain  ·  CBSSports.com
Sources: Zion (hamstring) won't play vs. Kings  ·  ESPN
New Orleans Pelicans News / Action Network / April 15
NBA Play-In Tournament: Lakers vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick for Tuesday 4/16

NBA Play-In Tournament: Lakers vs. Pelicans prediction, odds, pick for Tuesday 4/16

Chris Baker of the Action Network shares NBA play-in tournament odds and a Lakers vs. Pelicans pick and prediction for Tuesday, April 16.

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New Orleans Pelicans News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago
Pels Leader Breaks Franchise Record to Wrap Up Regular Season

Pels Leader Breaks Franchise Record to Wrap Up Regular Season

On Friday, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum became the franchise’s single-season leader in made 3s, passing the record set by Peja Stojakovic in the 2007-08 season (231).

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