The Pelicans wrote: "Ya know you guys have an NBA team in your city? They had a strong draft last night too, and yet no tweet to them?"
Chelsea Howard
The odds for NBA Rookie of the Year are what you might expect.
Mike DeCourcy
The Pelicans consider Zion Williamson in "a population of one," but he will be given time to adapt to the NBA next season.
Ben Spratt
The odds aren't in the teen sensation's favor, but as his college coach put it, "he wants to be special."
It was an action-packed night at Barclays Center, beginning with Zion Williamson selection with the #1 pick. Catch up on all the picks, trades and best moments from the 2019 NBA Draft here.
NBA.com Staff
"I mean, I don't know what to say," Williamson told ESPN after his name was called. "I didn't think I'd be in this position."
Ameer Tyree
Zion Williamson could not hold back tears after the Pelicans selected him first in the 2019 Draft.
Thomas Lott
Williamson put together one of the most captivating freshman seasons ever in 2018-19.
The Lakers technically pick fourth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft despite their reported agreement to trade the selection to the Pelicans as part of the Anthony Davis deal. New Orleans has since traded the pick to Atlanta.
Thomas Schlarp
With trade rumors swirling, how will the 2019 NBA Draft shake out? Sporting News' Chris Stone goes through the entire first round in our latest NBA Mock Draft.
Chris Stone
Zion Williamson will be the top pick at the 2019 NBA Draft, but what about the rest of the big board? Here's a look at Sporting News' latest prospect rankings covering the top 60 players in this draft class.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 NBA Draft, including when it starts, the full draft order and how to watch live on TV and stream online.
Jordan Greer
Is Lonzo Ball going to play somewhere other than New Orleans in 2019?
Jordan Heck
Okafor, the third overall pick of the 2015 draft, averaged 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in 59 games with New Orleans last season.
Kirstie Chiappelli
One interesting topic of discussion is what position Williamson should play in the NBA.
Lee Sartor coached Zion Williamson at high school and feels the expected first overall pick is a "once-in-a-lifetime" talent.
Liam Blackburn
Williamson offered a mix self-assessment, draft scouting and, yes, humor as he calmly answered a half-hour's worth of questions Wednesday.
Bob Hille
"Welp there goes the first domino..." free-agent-to-be DeMarre Carroll tweeted. "Things about to get interesting..."
Scott Rafferty
New Orleans has had "talks about moving up to the second pick to take Memphis’ selection and draft RJ Barrett,” according to the Post.
E.Jay Zarett
Gentry is 145-183 since taking over in 2015. The news comes only days after the team traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers.
In addition to the implications for the Lakers and Pelicans, the Anthony Davis trade will also have a huge ripple effect on the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Anthony Davis trade pushes the Lakers and Pelicans in different directions, but it accomplishes the intended goals for both sides.
The Lakers came out winners in the immediate aftermath of the Anthony Davis trade, but who else should be happy with the blockbuster deal?
After reportedly acquiring Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers will be very busy in free agency on the lookout for a third star to form a new Big 3.
Yash Matange
The 24-year-old averaged 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game with New Orleans this season.
Anthony Davis will hit free agency in 2020, but the big man reportedly has his sights on signing a deal to remain in Hollywood.
Benyam Kidane
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' reported deal for Anthony Davis, they are set to turn their attention to free agent point guard Kemba Walker to complete a new Big 3 alongside LeBron James.
According to a report by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pelicans have traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers.
Kyle Irving
Tatum said in January when there was speculation he could be traded for Davis: "Yeah, I'd trade me too for Anthony Davis."
The Pelicans just pulled off the first blockbuster deal of the summer, and it could have a major impact on the NBA this coming season.
"We want to be in L.A.," Ball said in February. "But if he's traded, I don't want Lonzo in New Orleans."
The Pelicans acquired a staggering amount of young assets from Los Angeles and have the No. 1 pick in next week's draft.
The six-time All-Star told the Pelicans in late January that he didn't plan to re-sign with the franchise and he wanted to be moved.
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Anthony Davis, with both teams engaged in trade talks for the six-time All-Star
The Celtics are also discussing a potential trade for Davis, according to ESPN.
Rich Paul said his goal this summer with Davis isn’t to get him to Los Angeles to be James’ running mate, but it does sound fun.
Travis Durkee
The Lakers, who have been interested in acquiring Davis since he asked for a trade in January, "remain aggressive," according to ESPN.
Cash, 39, retired in 2016 and won three WNBA championships and two gold medals with the Olympic team during her 15-year career.
The Lakers, Clippers, Knicks and Nets reportedly are among the teams that have reached out regarding Davis.
The Raptors' arrival in the promised land now leaves six franchises that have yet to play in an NBA Finals series. Which of the six has the best chance to make a Finals breakthrough in the near future?
Mitch Lawrence
The Pelicans may not be trying quite as hard to keep Anthony Davis now.
Ball was limited to just 47 games for the Lakers in 2018-19 as he sprained his ankle in late January and never returned to the court.
New Orleans executive vice president David Griffin and Davis met Wednesday to discuss the star’s future, according to ESPN.
Why does Zion Williamson still not have an agent? What are the chances Jarrett Culver becomes a top-five pick? All that and more in the latest NBA Draft rumor roundup.
Sean Deveney
Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.
Gabrielle McMillen
Zion Williamson is already learning what it's like to be part of the NBA media machine.
David Griffin is not giving up on bringing Anthony Davis back to New Orleans.
With the pick order now finalized, how will the 2019 NBA Draft shake out? Sporting News' Chris Stone goes through the entire first round in our latest NBA Mock Draft.
Langdon will replace Dell Demps, who was fired in February after the Pelicans failed to make a deal for Davis before the trade deadline.
It's easy to crown the Pelicans a winner from the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, but the ripple effects from Tuesday night spread quickly to other corners of the NBA.
Williamson, the high-flying prospect from Duke, is a virtual lock to be the first player off the board in June's NBA Draft.
There's no question that the New Orleans Pelicans were the big winners of Tuesday's draft lottery as they won the rights to draft Zion Williamson. Another team that should be smiling after the ping pong balls delivered the top overall pick to New Orleans? The Toronto Raptors. Here's how the top of the lottery impacts Toronto.
Micah Adams
There’s almost no way Zion Williamson returns to Duke. Yet, in theory, it’s still a possibility.
With the Pelicans securing the No.1 pick in the upcoming draft, will that be enough to convince Anthony Davis to stay?
The Pelicans surprisingly secured the No. 1 spot in the 2019 draft and are widely expected to select former Duke star Zion Williamson.
When he saw the Pelicans shoplift the top spot, Williamson reportedly was "quickly whisked" out of the NBA Draft lottery room in Chicago.
The lottery determined Tuesday that the Pelicans will receive the No. 1 overall pick, shocking nearly everyone.
New Orleans is expected to select Duke's Zion Williamson with the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Pelicans shockingly jumped up in the lottery Tuesday and earned the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Pelicans (33-49) secured the top pick in Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery.
Alexis Mansanarez
The New York Knicks may decide to move a number one overall pick should they win the NBA Draft lottery, reports say.
Carlan Gay
It's been highly speculated that the Pelicans will trade Davis in the offseason after they failed to make a deal during the regular season.
If the Pelicans don’t trade Jrue Holiday, it will set up New Orleans for an attempt at a fast turnaround. It will also frustrate teams looking for a versatile point guard in his prime.
Pelicans star Anthony Davis was clear back in January, telling the front office he wanted a trade out of New Orleans. But that was before David Griffin came on board, and that could make a huge difference.
Griffin explained he hasn't spoken with Davis yet, but the two are expected to meet soon to discuss Davis' future
Anthony Davis caught attention Tuesday night for wearing a shirt that read "That's All Folks" in his (likely) final game with the Pelicans.
"There’s nothing wrong with AD. He’s a good, solid guy with good character. That’s the way I feel," Gentry told reporters Tuesday.
Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki each played their last home games, as both have plans to retire after the season.
There were 11 games on Tuesday night and no shortage of highlights. Follow along for a snap shot of what happened.
The Warriors star stumbled and fell in Tuesday's matchup against the Pelicans and left the with a foot injury.
Within a few months, Anthony Davis’ Pelicans career will, mercifully, be over. So, who’s going to make that trade?
All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights
There's a jam-packed slate this Friday night with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications
Six games on Wednesday's busy schedule had an impact on seven teams present in the East's ever-changing playoff picture. Take a look at how it all breaks down.
Gilbert McGregor
There are 12 game to look forward to on Wednesday, headlined by the Miami Heat hosting the Boston Celtics. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.
There are seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.
A big night in the NBA on Thursday with an eight-game slate that includes Manu Ginobili's jersey retirement in San Antonio, the final meeting between Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki, and a Western Conference showdown between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.
With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.
There are eight games to look forward to on Sunday, including the Warriors looking to bounce back as they host the Pistons. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.
Luka Doncic and Trae Young have dominated the rookie conversation this season, but Collin Sexton moves ahead of the Rookie of the Year favourites in this week's ladder following the best stretch of games of his young career.
A full slate of NBA games is headlined by two matchups between top teams in the NBA. The 76ers host the Celtics and the Thunder host the Raptors
The New Orleans Pelicans guard is now one of only three players since 1983-84 to record a triple-double in five consecutive games.
With nine games around the Association, there is no shortage of action and playoff implications at stake. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.
Alvin Gentry tried to pin the blame on himself, but, really, it took everyone for New Orleans to screw up the way it did against Phoenix.
Tom Gatto
There were eight games on a busy Saturday night in the NBA, headlined by the Thunder hosting the Warriors. Check below for scores and highlights.
In the home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Julius Randle dropped a career-high 45 points on 20-of-34 shooting.
There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.
The Trail Blazers were swept by the Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs last season. They were swept by the Warriors in the first round the season before that. What makes this Blazers team different than the past two that could not get a game in the playoffs?
Tuesday's seven-game slate features a number of storylines to follow with plenty of cant-miss highlights to come. We've got you covered with the best of the best from each one.
The social media crew in New Orleans had to know this wouldn't end well.
With nine games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of matchups with playoff implications. Follow all the live scores and top highlights, right here.
Kawhi Leonard was spectacular once again, but Pascal Siakam, Danny Green, Kyle Lowry and Jeremy Lin each helped the Toronto Raptors take down the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
Kyle Lowry posted his 12th triple-double in a Raptors uniform on Friday, matching the total of every Toronto player before him...combined.
Mark Suleymanov
There are nine NBA games on Friday night, headlined by the Houston Rockets hosting the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors hosting the Denver Nuggets. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.
The Raptors will try and avoid a three-game losing skid in New Orleans on Friday night.
With 10 games on the NBA schedule today, there are plenty of big storylines to follow. Follow along here for all your live scores and highlights from the day!
There was seven games of NBA action highlighted by Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers
Orlando looks to continue to make its playoff push as it takes the floor three times in the upcoming week.
There were nine games of NBA action with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between the Warriors and 76ers.
There were seven games of NBA action on Friday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.
While the Lakers are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings, LeBron James is taking an optimistic outlook for the stretch run.
The Los Angeles Lakers keep their playoff hopes alive, with a much-needed 123-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we've got plenty of NBA action on deck. Keep up with all the scores and highlights throughout the night, right here!
With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!
The Philadelphia 76ers escaped with a 111-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans behind 29 points from Tobias Harris.
The Pelicans' social media team rubbed salt in the wound after a big win by trolling Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson.
A full slate of 12 games is highlighted by a rematch of one of the best games this season – Warriors vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers' sit in 10th place in the Western Conference, after a 128-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
There were nine games of NBA action on Friday, headlined by DeMar DeRozan's return to Toronto and a rematch from last year's playoffs between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Bucks may have won the trade deadline by acquiring Nikola Mirotic, a veteran shooter who fits in perfectly with what they are doing this season.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal all believe Pelican star Anthony Davis has completely mishandled his trade request.
Anthony Davis took the convoluted and disjointed situation around last month’s botched trade request and his 2020 free agency and managed to make it a whole lot cloudier.
If the Pelicans truly want to take back control of the franchise, they must sit Anthony Davis for the rest of the 2018-19 season, no matter the consequences.
With Anthony Davis playing limited minutes, the duo of Julius Randle and Jrue Holiday stepped up and helped the Pelicans stun the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder.
Only three games on deck on Thursday ahead of the All-Star Weekend. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.
We've got five games on deck on Tuesday, headlined by an Eastern Conference showdown between the 76ers and Celtics. Follow along here for all your box scores, play-by-play and top highlights.
Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor is not built to be a star in today's NBA, but he could still carve out a niche and enjoy a long career in the right situation.
Zac Lane
With all the action of Thursday's trade deadline, there were plenty of players making their debut with new teams tonight. Who had the best performance?
The Knicks, the Celtics, the Lakers, the Pelicans, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Lonzo Ball, Rich Paul — more than any trade deadline in league history, this left a bunch of NBA-types very angry.
Everyone's favorite NBA reporter brought his A game during Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
There was plenty of NBA action on Saturday and we had you covered with highlights, scores and more from each game.
The ESPN analyst and former NBA coach took the side of Pelicans management while covering Davis' return to action in New Orleans.
It was a wild NBA trade deadline this year with players and picks moving in every direction. Here are all of the deals you may have missed.
Anthony Davis played tremendously in 25 minutes of playing time in his first game back. He was forced to watch the fourth quarter from the sidelines as the Pelicans picked up the win
Today's schedule featured eight games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.
After missing the past nine games dealing with a finger injury and being floated heavily during the Trade Deadline, Anthony Davis looks set to return for the New Orleans Pelicans.
James McKern
We're still waiting for something to happen with Anthony Davis. Ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, Sporting News' Sean Deveney reports on the drama surrounding the Pelicans, Lakers and Celtics.
Mirotic is averaging a career-high 16.7 points per game this season, though injuries have been a problem for the veteran.
With less than 48 hours to go until the NBA trade deadline, there are rumors flying all around the league. Here are the latest reported deals and speculation ahead of Thursday's cutoff.
Anthony Davis reportedly prefers to be traded to the Bucks, Knicks, Lakers or Clippers, but which team has the best odds of actually landing the Pelicans star?
Wednesday night's schedule features seven games, a number of marquee matchups and storylines to follow – we've got you covered with box scores and highlights from each one.
Reports indicate that the Wizards and the Pelicans have agreed on a deal that sends Markieff Morris to New Orleans in exchange for Wesley Johnson.
Whether it's the Lakers' reported offer for Anthony Davis or the haul the Knicks received for Kristaps Porzingis, late 1st-round picks play a key role in discussions around the trade deadline. But what's the actual value of a late 1st-round pick?
There is six games of NBA action with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. We have you covered with box scores, highlights and more from each contest
According to a new report, the Pelicans All-Star informed management of a number of teams that he would sign with long-term in the event of a trade.
It was a 12-game slate that was packed with NBA action. If you missed any of Saturday's games, we had you covered with box scores and highlights from each contest.
Where is Manu Ginobili when you need him? For the second consecutive game, a bat breaks loose and stops play at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.
The timing of the trade request could benefit the Toronto Raptors in the long haul.
The future of Anthony Davis has gotten most of the attention coming out of New Orleans. But for teams not realistically in the Davis sweepstakes, there is plenty of interest in what else is going on with the Pelicans.
With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, take a look at some of the most impactful deals made around the deadline since 2000
Sheesh! ESPN really aired this fake LeBron James post on "SportsCenter."
If the Lakers want Anthony Davis, they will need to move quickly and decisively. Stubbornness isn’t going to work here because the Lakers need the Pelicans right now a lot more than the Pelicans need the Lakers.
Anthony Davis has requested a trade, according to his agent, so where will he head next? NBA fans have come up with some ideas thanks to ESPN's Trade Machine.
With the starters set, it's time to fill out the rest of the NBA All-Star rosters. Which players deserve a spot?
Chasing Anthony Davis marks a strategy shift for the Knicks, a franchise that has shown patience as part of its rebuild. A player of Davis' caliber can be worth it, but should New York adopt a "Davis-or-bust" mentality?
Nikola Jokic records his eighth triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 105-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
With eight games around the NBA on Wednesday, catch up here on all the scores, highlights and top performers of the night.
The NBA announced it fined Anthony Davis $50,000 for making a public trade request, but that money doesn't really impact him too much as NBA rumors continue to swirl.
Harden scored 37 points on 11-for-32 shooting from the field and 6-for-18 from the 3-point line. The Rockets lost by a final score of 121-116.
The fine was issued due to his camp's "effort to undermine the contractual relationship between Davis and the Pelicans."
Another disgruntled superstar is on the trade market, and for the second time in less than a year, the Raptors should make the move.
Conor Roche
The Pelicans won't be shipping Anthony Davis up to Boston — not yet.
The five-time All-Star is in his seventh season with the Pelicans. He has one more year left on his current contract after this one and can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2020.
We have just five games but no shortage of action on this NBA Saturday night. We have you covered with box scores and all the best highlights from today's games.
The Rockets agreed to send Carmelo Anthony to the Bulls, but he isn't expected to play in Chicago. Where will the 10-time All-Star forward land?
Wednesday's slate of action features 10 games and plenty of must-see action. For the best from throughout the night, follow along below.
A matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans is one of four games on a quiet but fun Thursday night of NBA action.
With 11 games around the Association today, catch up on all the scores highlights and top performers from each game.
The Grizzlies will host the Pelicans on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here is everything you need to know ahead of this Southwest Division matchup.
Alyssa Sconzo
The five-time All-Star, who is putting forth MVP-calibre numbers this season, sustained a left index finger sprain in the team's loss to Portland Friday
With seven games of NBA action we had you covered with box scores, play-by-plays and all the best highlights from around the association
The Pelicans are willing to move their first-round pick for immediate help, but the Celtics are showing patience ahead of the February trade deadline.
Stephen Curry did what only Stephen Curry can do to lead the Warriors to a comeback victory over the Pelicans
There is eight games of NBA action on tap for Wednesday's slate and we have you covered with scores and highlights for all of it!
There was six games of NBA action and we had you covered with highlights and more!
DeMar DeRozan will make his highly anticipated return to Toronto in the second half of the 2018-19 season.
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There are plenty of storylines to follow throughout today's eight-game slate. Check below for must-see highlights, scores and updates.
With 10 games of NBA action and some of the best teams on display, we have you covered on a one-stop-shop with everything that goes on in the Association on Wednesday.
There were eight NBA games on Saturday, with some of the league's top teams and talent on display. Catch up on all the action here.
The Pelicans All-Star expressed his frustration as the team has now lost seven of its past nine games.
Catch up on all the biggest highlights and stories from a night full of NBA action.
SN provides well-researched lineup tips, sleepers and busts for NBA DFS players playing in Monday's FanDuel contests.
Dan Bernstein
Seven games in the NBA to close out the 2018 calendar. Spurs host the Celtics and the Suns look to upset the Warriors.
Saturday's nine game slate features plenty of action across the league. Check back for updates throughout the night.
For the third consecutive game, the league's reigning MVP scored over 40 points in a Rockets win.
All-Star voting began on Christmas Day. Our NBA.com experts weigh in on who they would pick for starters in the Western Conference.
The New Orleans Pelicans pulled off the comeback win, behind a huge night from Anthony Davis, snapping their five-game losing streak.
Friday's 10-game slate did not disappoint! From Anthony Davis vs. Luka Doncic to Russell Westbrook's season-high and more.
Luka Doncic's huge night snapped the Mavericks' six-game losing streak in a close win over the Pelicans and Dirk Nowitzki reached an elite milestone
Follow all the night's NBA action, right here!
With no games on Christmas Eve, Santa's naughty and nice list is set in stone. Which NBA players will be swimming in presents and who will be left with coal?
With 11 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.
Down by as many as 19, one of the NBA's biggest surprise packets pulled off the remarkable come from behind victory in front of their home crowd.
King James added to the list of players with whom he'd want to be teammates.
With 10 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association.
With 12 games of NBA action, look no further than here for the box score, play-by-play and more from each game around the Association
Minnesota's four-game schedule highlights a week full of action that airs exclusively on NBA League Pass.
Prior to the tough loss against the Nets in Brooklyn, LeBron James had some interesting comments about Anthony Davis.
Ben Simmons joined Oscar Robertson with another triple-double feat, John Wall dropped 40 points on the Lakers and the Nuggets and Raptors go down to the wire.
The Indiana Pacers proved they're going to be a force deep into the season and two of the East's best point guards put on a dazzling display.
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The Grizzlies' four-game slate features some big tests and highlights a week full of NBA action.
LeBron defeats Wade to take their head-to-head series, the Warriors win in Draymond Green's return and the Celtics and Pacers continue to roll
Anthony Davis has always been one of the NBA's top offensive weapons, but his evolution as a passer has taken the Pelicans' offense from good to elite.
Jimmy Butler and DeMar DeRozan lifted the 76ers and Spurs to big comeback wins, while the Warriors turned on the defence against the Bucks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder looked done, then Paul George turned it on in the fourth and Steph Curry showed just how damaging he can be.
Gayle Benson donated nearly $100,000 to cover roughly 408 layaway items for customers at a New Orleans Walmart.
Jaren Jackson Jr. didn't enter the NBA with the same expectations Anthony Davis did, but the two share a lot of similarities.
Curry, Durant and Thompson combine for 85 points, Nikola Jokic posts triple-double in win over Raptors, while Lou Williams wins it for the high-flying Clippers.
