In fact, the Blazers almost scored more points in the first quarter (40) than the Pelicans scored in the entire first half (42). The Pels trailed 75-42 at the break, drawing boos from the home crowd as they headed to the locker room.

The Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson for Wednesday’s game vs. Portland after he returned from a hamstring strain on Tuesday against Minnesota, playing for the first time in over two months.

Following their extended road trip, the Philadelphia 76ers are back on their home floor. They'll have a trio of games at The Center this week, including one aga

Two big differences between then and now is the Philadelphia 76ers have played their way out of the top five, going 10-5 since Dec. 2 as they’ve gotten healthier, and the New Orleans Pelicans have closed the gap on the Wizards at the top, er… bottom?

According to Bovada, the Pelicans have the second-shortest odds (+600) to land Bradley Beal from the Phoenix Suns via trade. The Chicago Bulls are the favorite (+350) to acquire the 31-year-old guard.

In a tense moment of the New Orleans Pelicans’ first-round NBA play-in game, Zion Williamson tied the score with a driving floater over Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis, thrilling the home crowd at the Smoothie King Center.

After a successful return to the court following a two-month absence, Zion Williamson's immediate future is likely going to be with the New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.