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Pelicans roast Stephen A. Smith after ESPN analyst blasted Zion Williamson

Smith made fat jokes about Williamson, and the Pelicans clearly didn't take too kindly to the remarks.

The latest on Dyson Daniels' meniscus injury: Timeline, updates and more

Here's everything you need to know about Dyson Daniels' injury.

Zion Williamson responds to criticism from Shaq and Charles Barkley

Following the Pelicans' blowout loss to the Lakers in the Semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament, there was no shortage of criticism toward the New Orleans franchise. Zion Williamson received the brunt of it.

LeBron, Lakers cruise to In-Season Tournament championship

The Sporting News is tracking updates from throughout the In-Season Tournament Semifinals game between the Lakers and Pelicans.

Why the Pelicans star trio can be the scariest in the NBA

Nearly two years have passed since CJ McCollum was traded to New Orleans. In that span, he's shared the floor with both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson in just 16 of a possible 132 regular-season games.

How long is the Pelicans' Trey Murphy III out?

Here's everything we know about Murphy's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

The latest on CJ McCollum's potential return from collapsed lung

How soon could CJ McCollum return? Here's the latest news on his injury.

How hamstring issues impacted Zion Williamson in 2022-23 season

Here's how Williamson suffered the injury and why it sidelined him for over 40 games.

Dyson Daniels ready to unleash offensive game with Pelicans

With his rookie NBA season in the rearview, Dyson Daniels is primed to take a leap in Year 2. But first, he's focused on earning his spot on the Australian Boomers World Cup roster.

Zion Williamson discusses diet, injury frustrations, following LeBron's blueprint

Zion Williamson has appeared in 114 games in his NBA career, including just 29 appearances in 2022-23.

Why Raptors should — and shouldn't — trade for Zion Williamson

Masai Ujiri shocked the world once by trading for Kawhi Leonard. Should he do it again with Zion Williamson?

Tracking latest trade rumors involving Zion Williamson

Is there any substance to the rumors surrounding Zion Williamson?

Could Pelicans offer Zion Williamson to Hornets to land Scoot Henderson?

The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans are interested in acquiring a top pick and selecting G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson. What could New Orleans offer to Charlotte for the No. 2 pick?

Charles Barkley offers Zion Williamson advice on weight, speaks from experience

Charles Barkley, who has had well-publicized weight issues of his own, wants to see Zion Williamson get healthy.

Running diary of Dyson Daniels' rookie season

With Dyson Daniels' rookie season in the books, we chronicle the best moments, stats and highlights from 2022-23.

Josh Giddey's career game punctuates season of star development

Before the Thunder try to punch their ticket to the playoffs, let's peel back the curtain on Giddey's career night.

Did CJ McCollum call out Zion Williamson after Pelicans' Play-In loss?

McCollum, Williamson and Brandon Ingram only played in 10 games together this season.

Giddey ties career-high, SGA comes up clutch as Thunder edge Pelicans

The Thunder book a date with the Timberwolves for the No. 8 seed after holding off the Pelicans in the Play-In Tournament.

How long is Zion Williamson out? Latest updates on Pelicans star

Here's everything we know about Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Zion Williamson's status for the Play-In Tournament

Here is everything you need to know about Zion Williamson's injury and his status for the 2023 Play-In Tournament.

Pelicans vs. Thunder Play-In preview: Can OKC pull off the upset?

The Pelicans emerged from the Play-In Tournament to qualify for the NBA Playoffs last year. Can they do it again against a young and feisty Thunder squad?

Nuggets vs. Pelicans odds, picks, predictions, props

We break down Friday's Nuggets-Pelicans nightcap, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this Western Conference showdown.

It's not time to panic about Zion Williamson … yet

As disheartening as Zion Williamson's absences have been, is it not too early to make assumptions for the distant future?

The latest on Zion Williamson's hamstring injury

Here's what you need to know about Zion Williamson's hamstring injury and status moving forward.

The latest news on Brandon Ingram's ankle injury

Here's what we know about Brandon Ingram's injury and his status with the Pelicans moving forward.

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers odds, picks, predictions

We break down Thursday's Pelicans-Trail Blazers matchup, providing our best bet for this pivotal game in the playoff race.

Is Zion Williamson playing against Portland today?

Here is the latest on Zion Williamson's status for Thursday's game.

The latest news on Brandon Ingram's toe injury

Here's what we know about Brandon Ingram's injury and his status with the Pelicans moving forward.

The latest on Dyson Daniels' ankle injury

Daniels suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter against the Nuggets and did not return to the game.

Dyson Daniels is a future DPOY candidate in the making

Halfway through his rookie season, Aussie Dyson Daniels has established himself as the best perimeter defender in his class.

Por qué nadie puede parar a Zion Williamson en la pintura

De los 14 tiros de campo que hizo Zion Williamson contra los Timberwolves, hubo uno en particular que destacó.

Revisiting Zion vs. Ja draft debate: Did Pelicans get 2019 No. 1 pick right?

Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are two of the most electrifying young players in the NBA today, but should Morant have been selected No. 1 over Williamson in 2019?

Why nobody can stop Zion Williamson from scoring at the basket

Of the 14 field goals Zion Williamson made on his career night against the Timberwolves, there was one in particular that stood out.

You won't believe this defensive stop from Giannis

Antetokounmpo had a number of highlight plays against the Pelicans on Monday, but his most impressive sequence of the night came on a possession nobody scored on.

Coach Budenholzer lauds Ingles following debut: 'I couldn't be more impressed by him'

After nearly a year on the sidelines, joe Ingles made a successful return to the court, logging 15 minutes for the Bucks in their win over the Pelicans.

Zion Williamson is soaring into the NBA's MVP race

In his third season on the floor, Zion Williamson has loudly entered MVP conversations by propelling New Orleans' dominant play.

Zion Williamson showing he can elevate Pelicans to contender status

Zion Williamson is starting to look healthy, and that's a scary sight for the rest of the Western Conference.

Daniels, Pelicans edge Giddey's Thunder in a thriller

From the NBA Global Academy to the NBA: Aussies Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey went toe-to-toe for the first time in the NBA.

Grading Ja Morant's Jordan-esque dunk

How ridiculous was Morant's latest acrobatic finish? Let's break it down.

One-on-one with Dyson Daniels: Guarding LeBron, earning trust & more

How has Pelicans rookie Dyson Daniels been handling his first stretch of the NBA season? Daniels sat down with The Sporting News for a check-in on his year.

Injury update and timeline for Brandon Ingram

Here's everything we know about Brandon Ingram's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

LeBron uses Hall of Fame comparisons to praise Zion Williamson

James drew upon a number of Hall of Famers in an attempt to define why Williamson is such a special talent.

Matt Ryan's game-tying 3 leads Lakers to OT win

Matt Ryan played unsung hero as the role player's game-tying 3-pointer leads the Lakers to an overtime win over the Pelicans.

The latest news on Zion Williamson's hip injury

Williamson exited the game in the fourth quarter after an awkward fall and did not return.

Daniels' two-way ability on full display vs. Mavericks

Dyson Daniels made the most of his increased minutes against the Mavericks, impressing on both ends of the floor in the Pelicans' 113-11 win.

Inside Zion Williamson's transformation after injury

After years of criticisms around his weight and physique, Williamson has silenced critics with the transformation — a product of a strenuous offseason training regiment crafted to prepare him for a return to an All-Star level.

How did Zion Williamson play in his regular season return game?

Williamson was electric on Wednesday night, totaling 25 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in New Orleans' 130-108 victory.

Zion Williamson sizzles, Ben Simmons fizzles in Pelicans' dominant win

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Pelicans vs. Nets on Wednesday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.

76ers, Pelicans and Hawks will be NBA's biggest overachievers this season

Here's the case for why the 76ers, Hawks and Pelicans could break out this season.

Why Dyson Daniels is the most NBA-ready defender in his draft class

Dyson Daniels has already shown the capability of being a great perimeter defender during the Pelicans' preseason games.

How Valanciunas-Sabonis pairing can foreshadow Pelicans' future

While a healthy Zion Williamson will be the driving force behind New Orleans' leap this season, it's Jonas Valanciunas who could hold the key to unlocking the team's potential.

Which NBA players have Jordan Brand shoe deals?

Many iconic names have been a part of the Jordan Brand roster over the years, but which current NBA players have a contract with the brand now?

Can the Pelicans make some noise in the Western Conference?

The Pelicans enter the 2022-23 season with the same roster, but with one key addition: Zion Williamson, who missed the entire 2021-22 season with an injury.

Daniels is next in line for treatment from NBA's best shot doctor

"Once we're able to ramp up and prepare for the season, all that time we're going to spend together, you're going to see results," Vinson said.

Daniels exits game with ankle injury

Daniels landed awkwardly as he attempted a layup midway through the second period and did not return.

Which rebuilding team has the best young core?

As rosters begin to shape out for next season, which franchise has the best young core for the future?

Aussies and NBL players in Summer League

There are nine Australians and several players with NBL ties that are set to suit up for NBA teams when Summer League tips off in Las Vegas.

Why Zion Williamson, Trae Young can't be included in Kevin Durant trades

The bottom line: Zion Williamson and Trae Young can't be on a roster with Ben Simmons.

Timeline for Zion's return after signing new contract

Here's everything we know about Zion Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he will return to the court.

NBA Draft grades 2022: Ranking all 30 teams on draft night

The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. Which franchise had the most successful draft night?

Pelicans draft picks 2022: Who did New Orleans pick?

Where do the New Orleans Pelicans land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.

How does Dyson Daniels fit with the Pelicans?

The New Orleans Pelicans will be a team to watch next season for Aussies after they drafted Dyson Daniels No. 8 overall in the NBA draft.

Pelicans select Dyson Daniels with No. 8 pick

Dyson Daniels is heading to the Pelicans after being selected with the No.8 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Breaking down Zion Williamson's extension options

Williamson says he wants to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans but they have some big decisions to make when it comes to his rookie extension. Here's a full breakdown of his options.

CJ McCollum's NBA role with ESPN marks the latest in player-media crossover

McCollum will make his ESPN debut during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He is one of several active NBA players who also travel in media circles.

Inside Chris Paul's record-setting performance

Chris Paul's perfect night helped to lead the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6.

Zion Williamson contract extension headlines Pelicans offseason

The Pelicans' season came to an end after pushing the Phoenix Suns to six games, but the franchise has plenty to be excited about in the future.

The latest on Devin Booker's hamstring injury

Devin Booker left Phoenix's Game 2 loss to New Orleans with a hamstring injury. Here's everything we know about his status moving forward.

How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans Game 6

The Pelicans will try and defend home court to force a Game 7 against the top-seeded Suns.

Zion Williamson injury update: Will Pelicans star forward play this season?

Zion Williamson has yet to suit up this season after receiving right foot surgery during the offseason.

Does Booker's absence open door for a Pelicans upset?

Devin Booker has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks.

How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans on League Pass: Game 5 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

Can the Suns regain control of the series on their home floor against the Pelicans in Game 5?

Ingram creates Pelicans history with Game 4 performance

Ingram became the first player in Pelicans franchise history to score 30-plus points in three consecutive playoff games after leading them to victory in Game 4.

How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans today in Australia: Game 4 local TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

After going down in Game 3, the Pelicans will look to level the series on their home floor against the Suns.

How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans on League Pass: Game 3 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

As the first-round series shifts to New Orleans for Friday's Game 3, things have gotten interesting between the Suns and Pelicans.

Devin Booker injury update: Suns star leaves Game 2 vs. Pelicans with hamstring injury

Booker scored 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting in 25 minutes before suffering the injury.

How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans on League Pass: Game 2 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA Playoff game

Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Pelicans, including a full schedule for the first-round series.

'Classic Chris' - Paul's fourth quarter masterpiece lifts Suns to Game 1 win

Chris Paul crushed any hopes of a Pelicans comeback as he either scored or assisted on 23 of the Suns' 31 points in the fourth quarter.

How to watch Suns vs. Pelicans today in Australia: Game 1 local TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA Playoff game

Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Pelicans, including a full schedule for the first-round series.

Suns vs. Pelicans: Predictions, schedule, TV channels, live streams for 1st Round in 2022 NBA Playoffs

After defeating the Clippers in the Play-In Tournament, the Pelicans will face the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.

Will Zion Williamson return for playoffs? How Pelicans' star impacts NBA's Western Conference playoff picture

Here's everything you need to know about Zion Williamson's injury and what a potential return would mean for the Western Conference playoffs.

Why Clippers' Paul George will miss Play-In Tournament game vs. Pelicans

George scored a team-high 34 points in Los Angeles' 109-104 loss against Minnesota.

How to watch Clippers vs. Pelicans today in Australia: Local TV schedule, live streams, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game

The No. 8 seed in the Western Conference comes down to the Clippers and Pelicans in the final Play-In game.

Clippers vs. Pelicans Play-In: Predictions, three things to watch

After both winning their first Play-In tournament matchups, it is now win or go home for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round matchup with the Phoenix Suns at stake.

Spurs vs. Pelicans Play-In Game: New Orleans advances to next Play-In game after defeating San Antonio

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Spurs vs. Pelicans on Wednesday. Follow along here for the complete results from the Play-In Tournament game.

Injury update and timeline for Zion Williamson

Here's everything we know about Zion Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

How to watch Spurs vs. Pelicans on League Pass: International TV schedule, live streams, start time for NBA Play-In Tournament game

Here is everything you need to know to watch Spurs vs. Pelicans, including international broadcast information for Wednesday's game.

Pelicans troll Anthony Davis after Lakers fail to capture spot in NBA Play-In Tournament

The Lakers will head into an offseason of uncertainty after completing one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.

Is Lakers' LeBron James playing against the Pelicans?

The Lakers star has missed two straight games with a sprained ankle but will return on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans

Trail Blazers honor Pelicans guard CJ McCollum with tribute video in return to Portland

CJ McCollum is set to play in Portland as a visiting player for the first time since being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in February. 

LeBron James sounds off after Lakers drop to 10th in West following epic loss to Pelicans

LeBron James isn't happy that the Los Angeles Lakers are in danger of missing the Play-In Tournament after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

Pelicans’ Zion Williamson posts between the legs alley-oop dunk on Instagram despite season ending injury

Zion Williamson set the internet on fire with his between the legs alley-oop dunk on his Instagram story.

The gap between Grizzlies' Ja Morant and Pelicans' Zion Williamson isn't as wide as it may seem

As the top two picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson will always be linked to one another, but don't let Morant's successes make you forget just how good Williamson is.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson deserves better from us all

At some point, the discussion surrounding Zion Williamson has devolved from optimistic encouragement to cruel pessimism and disingenuous narratives.

NBA trade grades: Did Pelicans or Trail Blazers win the CJ McCollum swap?

The Pelicans get one of the league's better shooting guards, but what does the trade mean for the Trail Blazers?

NBA injury updates: Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson headline star players who could return after All-Star break

From Kawhi Leonard to Zion Williamson to Jamal Murray and more, here are some stars who could make their return to the floor after the All-Star break.

CJ McCollum trade details: Trail Blazers close to sending veteran guard to Pelicans

Pascal Siakam, Brandon Ingram named NBA Players of the Week

The former All-Star forwards claim the honors for Week 16.

NBA honours Dr. King's life and legacy

From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.

Durant (knee) to miss 4-6 weeks

An MRI on Kevin Durant's left knee revealed a sprained MCL. Per the team, he is expected to return to full strength.

Zion (foot) to continue rehab away from team

Zion Williamson has yet to play a game this season as he continues to recover from surgery on his fractured right foot.

Zion Williamson injury update

Here's everything we know about Zion Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

Giannis moves into 19th all-time triple-doubles

Giannis Antetokounmpo passed the great Elgin Baylor to move into 19th on the all-time triple-double list after notching 35 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in a 136-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Giddey receives Rookie of the Month award

Prior to the Oklahoma City Thunder's home game with the New Orleans Pelicans Australian Josh Giddey was presented with the award for being named NBA Rookie of the Month for October/November.

NBA postpones five games

The next games for the Cavaliers, Magic and Nets as well as the next two games for the Nets have been postponed, the NBA announced.

Graham's miracle makes history

Appropriate for the NBA's landmark 75th season, Devonte' Graham rewrote history with his shot, sinking what is now the longest game-winning buzzer-beater in NBA history.

Graham caps off wild ending in Thunder-Pelicans thriller

The two rebuilding franchises dueled it in Oklahoma City and provided one of the craziest endings in the league's regular-season history. The 113-110 final score far from tells the complete story.

Jokic is playing games with defenders in the post

Nikola Jokic had one of his finest games of the season in Denver's overtime win against New Orleans. In the process, he showed why he might be the best post-up player in the league.

Rockets create history with win streak

After enduring a 15-game losing streak, the Rockets now have the longest-active win streak in the league after notching their seventh win in a row, defeating the Nets 114-104.

What if CP3 was traded to the Lakers in 2011?

Do you remember where you were on Dec. 8, 2011? Far from the typical "on this date," we look back to something that didn't happen 10 years ago to this day.

📊 Former Raptor Valanciunas' career game vs. Clippers

The Lithuanian big man had a game for the ages, setting and breaking multiple records in the process, and helping the Pelicans to a comfortable 123-104 win over the Clippers.

Sunday's top highlights and best performers

Nine games on Sunday included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.

Saturday's top highlights and best performers

An exciting nine-game slate provided plenty of action and thrilling performances headlined by the marquee contest between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the best game, top performers and the final scores.

Fantasy basketball trade targets to watch

We're one month into fantasy basketball season and trade requests will start flying around sooner than later. Which players should you buy, sell or hold?

Thursday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

Tuesday's best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 10-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around. Catch up on the best game, highlight and fantasy performances from another busy day around the league including big nights for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Devin Booker and many more.

Sunday best game & top fantasy performers

Sunday's seven-game slate served up plenty of big performances! If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Saturday's best game & top fantasy performers

With a huge 11-game slate, there was plenty of action around the NBA on Saturday. If you missed any of it, we had you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

League Pass game of the day: Heat vs. Nuggets

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Saturday's best game, top fantasy performers

The Cavaliers comeback win over the Raptors and the Knicks comeback win over the Bucks highlight Saturday's nine-game slate.

Paul climbs to third in all-time assists

Paul needed eight assists to pass Nash for sole possession of third place and now trails only Jason Kidd and John Stockton on the all-time list.

By The Numbers: Barrett's career-high vs. Pelicans

En route to a 123-117 victory, the Knicks had six players finish in double figures but rode the career-night of young Canadian guard RJ Barrett especially down the stretch in crunch time.

Trail Blazers big W vs. Clippers headline Saturday's slate

This was a fun night around the NBA. We had rookie battles, vintage veteran performances and statement wins. If you missed any of the action check in here for the scores, highlights and best performances of the night.

Tatum's big night highlights big night of NBA action

Nine games filled the slate on Tuesday, as the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets looked to remain undefeated in the early going. If you missed any of the action jump in right here for all the news, highlights and recaps of the day's play.

Tuesday's games turn into dunk-a-thon

We're only one week into the season, but Tuesday's action served up a handful of dunks we just might revisit when it comes time to crown Dunk of the Year.

Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

What to watch on League Pass today

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Top performers, highlights from Day 9 of preseason

Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.

Top performers, highlights from Day 6 of preseason

It was a massive day of preseason basketball headlined by the Los Angeles Lakers season debut for LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Catch up on all the scores, news and highlights in our daily recap.

How Zion can become even more unstoppable

Zion Williamson dominated the paint last season in a way that would make Shaquille O'Neal proud. This season, he is looking to expand his range in a way that should scare the rest of the league.

Ranking the NBA's next generation

It's that time again. With the 2021-22 NBA season right around the corner, our NBA.com Global Staff is back to rank the league's next generation of talent for the fourth consecutive year. Did Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum take the top spot? Where did LaMelo Ball fall in line? We've got you covered with our annual list of best players aged 23 or under!

Top performers, highlights from Day 4 of preseason

Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!

Can Zion, Ingram lead Pelicans to the playoffs?

It's been a summer of change for the Pelicans with some new faces on the roster and a new head coach in Willie Green. In Zion Williamson's third season, the new-look Pelicans have their sights set on making the playoffs in a competitive Western Conference, but do they have enough to get there?

Soundsystem: Breaking down NBA.com's GM survey

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

Top performers, highlights from Day 2 of preseason

The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.

Soundsystem: Simmons, Zion and media day

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

Biggest takeaways from Media Day

The 2021-22 NBA season is officially here as team's assembled for Media Day ahead of training camp. We've got you covered with all the biggest storylines from around the league.

Zion underwent foot surgery in offseason

The Pelicans are hopeful that Zion Williamson's timeline "should get him back on the court in time for the regular season." New Orleans opens its regular season on Oct. 20.

Our picks for this season's Most Improved Player

Ahead of training camp, our NBA.com Staff gives their predictions for who will be named the league's Most Improved Player in the 2021-22 season.

List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

10 rookies who had a breakout Summer League

NBA Summer League is highlighted by the opportunity to see the top picks in their first NBA action, but there are always a few under-the-radar rookies who have breakout performances, showing promise for the upcoming season. Here are 10 rookies who made the most of their opportunity in Las Vegas.

Zion ushering in a new era for Jordan Brand

25 years on from Jordan Brand's inception, Zion Williamson headlines the new school of athletes to represent the brand.

The best shooters, passers, defenders in free agency

This free agency class is highlighted by a number of All-Stars and former All-Stars, but it's not just top-heavy. There is plenty of talent throughout, with a number of players who will be in high demand based on specific skills they bring to the table. We've broken down the best free agents, both overall and by position, so now gear up for the free agency period with a look at the best shooters, passers, defenders, rim protectors and 3-and-D specialists available.

Pelicans trade No. 53 pick to 76ers

The Pelicans receive cash consideration from the 76ers in the deal.

Report: Pelicans to acquire Valanciunas

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams are involved in the deal. The proposed trade also includes a number of first-round draft picks.

West playoff picture: Lakers fall to Play-In

Despite taking care of their business by winning their last five games, including the the final couple with LeBron James returning to the line-up, the defending champions fall to the Play-In Tournament after the Trail Blazers comfortably beat the Nuggets in Portland.

How Monday's results impacted playoff picture

It was a busy season finale. There was a lot to be determined in regards to playoff positioning on a 15-game slate. If you missed any of the action, jump in and catch up on the scores from each contest, as well as how each result impacted the playoff picture.

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

Lakers, Blazers, Mavs in 3-way race to avoid Play-In

The Blazers and Mavericks need to win just one of their remaining two games, while the Lakers must stay perfect and hope results fall their way.

Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

Monday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

Lonzo tops LaMelo in battle of Ball brothers

The New Orleans Pelicans are clinging to hopes of reaching the Play-In Tournament. A 112-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets keeps them alive, with Lonzo and LaMelo Ball battling down the stretch in an entertaining matchup.

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

Zion out indefinitely with a fractured left finger

The New Orleans Pelicans hopes of reaching the Play-In Tournament have suffered a major blow, with Zion Williamson to be sidelined with a fractured left ring finger. New Orleans are 2.0 games back of the final seed with five games to play.

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

Seven games on Tuesday night, included a re-match of the classic game from two nights ago between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

Marvel Moments of the Game

For 48 minutes we got to see some of the NBA's best show off their basketball superpowers, headlined by Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Zion Williamson in a special Marvel-themed broadcast.

Draymond leads Warriors to become Marvel champion

The Golden State Warriors topped the New Orleans Pelicans in the first ever Marvel Arena of Heroes game. The game carried significant playoff implications, with the Warriors delivering a big blow to the Pelicans hopes of making the Play-In tournament.

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

Zion outduels Edwards in battle of No.1 picks

Zion Williamson (37 points) powered the New Orleans Pelicans to a 140-136 win over Anthony Edwards (29 points), snapping their four-game win streak.

Top performers, highlights from Friday's games

The NBA season continued with six games on Friday. We've got you covered below with final scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each game.

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Tuesday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed five-game slate on Wednesday. Follow along for all the live scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Shorthanded Nets hand Zion, Pelicans key loss

Irving scored 24 of his 32 in the second half as the seven Nets scored in double figures in the 134-129 victory. With this loss, their fourth straight, New Orleans slump to a record of 25-33 and are running out of time to make a run for a play-in spot in the West.

Highlights, scores from Monday's action

With a month remaining until the league's Play-In Tournament, the NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate and a few marquee matchups. We've got you covered with the best from each one.

Randle, Knicks look primed for postseason

Winners of six in a row, Julius Randle and the Knicks are building momentum with less than a month remaining in the regular season. As it inches closer to ending an eight-year postseason drought, New York is showing that its capable of making noise at that stage.

NBL Next Star Louzada to join Pelicans

After spending the last two seasons with the Sydney Kings, Didi Louzada is set to join the New Orleans Pelicans. Louzada was originally selected in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft.

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's games

There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Saturday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.

What is the Dunk of the Year?

Anthony Edwards almost jumping over Yuta Watanabe. Miles Bridges going full Vince Carter on Clint Capela. Kawhi Leonard putting Deandre Ayton on a poster. There have been a number of dunks this season worthy of the Dunk of the Year title, but which one is the front-runner heading into the final stretch?

Highlights & top performers from Thursday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Thursday.

📺 5 must-watch teams over the final month

With the race for playoff spots heating up over the final month of the season, these teams are locked in tight battles in their respective Conferences.

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

Zion continues dominant run

Zion Williamson is putting up historic numbers for a New Orleans Pelicans team that remains in the play-in tournament picture.

Highlight's & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

Monday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

Behind career-game, Zion bullies 76ers

Coming off a down performance by his own lofty standards, Zion Williamson was utterly dominant in leading the Pelicans to big win at home over the Sixers.

Saturday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Saturday with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA Cloth Talk: Signature shoes, PEs and new endorsements

Welcome into another edition of NBA Cloth Talk, where we delve into all things style in the league. This time around, surrounding the official drop of Zion Williamson's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand, we're talking about players around that league who have their own signature model. We also dive into some of the NBA's newest sneaker brand ambassadors and highlight a handful of other stars such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray who have recently made a splash in sneaker culture.

Zion is dominating the paint like Shaq

A 20-year-old who still hasn't played a full season's worth of games doing things we haven't seen since arguably the most physically dominant player of all-time? Yeah ... Zion Williamson is special.

KD's perfect return in Brooklyn's big win

The Brooklyn Nets continue to roll with a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans sparked by the return of Kevin Durant.

Thursday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

Zion & Hawks trade NBA records in IT's return

Zion Williamson tied Shaquille O'Neal's unique scoring streak but the Hawks ran away with this one behind a record-breaking 3-point barrage in the third quarter of a game, that was highlighted by the return of Isaiah Thomas to the NBA floor.

Monday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Monday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Friday's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on a Friday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

Clutch Zion takes over late vs. Mavs

Just about 24 hours after setting a new career-high, Zion Williamson came mighty close to recording another one. The 20-year-old erupted for 38 against the Mavericks, however more importantly, he came up clutch as the Pelicans used a 18-8 game-sealing run to win 112-103.

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

Highlights & top performers Wednesday's action

We had six games around the Association on Wednesday and we've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game below.

Lakers continue slump as deadline approaches

After coming out of the All-Star break on a 4-0 run, the Lakers are now 0-3 since LeBron James suffered an ankle injury, while Anthony Davis remains sidelined with a calf strain.

NBA League Pass: Must-watch games this week

In the shorter 2020-21 season, the jam-packed second half schedule means more superstar head-to-head contests to circle on your calendar. Here's a quick scan through the must-see games for the upcoming week.

Soundsystem: Should we expect a busy trade deadline?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA bubble on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

Would Lonzo trade make sense for Clippers, Pelicans?

According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Clippers are "exploring trade routes" to acquire Lonzo Ball from the Pelicans before the trade deadline on March 25. Let's take a look at what a potential trade might look like for both sides.

Highlights & top performers from Friday

Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.

Putting Dame's epic 50-piece vs. Pels in perspective

Lillard iced a 17-point comeback with the game-winning free-throws, capping off a 25-7 run by the Portland Trail Blazers against the visiting Pelicans, to win 125-124.