Pelicans have a $200 million decision to make on Williamson
Zion Williamson says he’ll jump at the chance to sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans this summerAPRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Larry Nance Jr. Postgame Interview ' Pelicans vs Suns Playoffs Round 1, Game 3
APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE
Larry Nance Jr. on Brandon Ingram's Impact in Game 2 Win ' Pelicans-Suns Postgame 4/19/22
APRIL 20 • YOUTUBE
Pelicans 2022 postseason profile: Larry Nance Jr. ' New Orleans Pelicans Larry Nance Sr. is a legendary former NBA player, perhaps best known among longtime basketball fans as the soaring winner of the league’s fi...
APRIL 18 • NBA.COM
"Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99
Chris Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter shooting display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the...APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pelicans Larry Nance Jr. Highlights vs. LA Clippers ' 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament
APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE
Double-doubles off bench Nance finished Friday's 105-101 win over the Clippers with 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-2 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.
Impact Nance was efficient from the field en route to 14 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds, notching his first double-double of the campaign. The Clippers came out of halftime sporting a small-ball lineup, and after the Pelicans coughed up their double-digit lead, they adjusted by essentially benching Jonas Valanciunas and running with Nance as the primary center. Nance's versatility countered the Clippers' small-ball lineup perfectly, but Valanciunas will likely return to his usual role during the first-round matchup against the Suns.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Larry Nance Jr. & Trey Murphy III ' Pelicans-Clippers Postgame ' 2022 Play-In Tournament
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Larry Nance Jr. ' Pelicans-Spurs Shootaround 2022 NBA Play-In Tournament
APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE
Trail Blazers look to rebuild after turbulent season
The Portland Trail Blazers’ turbulent season was less about the present and more about rebuilding for the futureAPRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CJ McCollum scores 23 points. Pelicans beat Blazers 127-94
CJ McCollum scored 23 points in 29 minutes against his former team, and the New Orleans Pelicans moved closer to clinching a home play-in game with a 127-94 victory over the Portla...APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Larry Nance Jr. on Jaxson Hayes "He's a freak" ' Pelicans Shootaround 4-7-22
APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE
Puts up 10 and eight in loss Nance amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 28 minutes during Sunday's 119-100 loss to the Clippers.
Impact This was a rather unremarkable stat line for Nance, but he did see 28 minutes of action -- easily his most since coming back from the knee injury that sidelined him from early January through late March. Nance could get some extended looks in the week ahead as the Pelicans prepare for the postseason, and he looks to have settled in as the first big man off the bench behind starters Jaxson Hayes and Jonas Valanciunas. Willy Hernangomez was a DNP-CD on Sunday for the third straight game.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Larry Nance Jr. on focusing on the rest of the season ' Pelicans at Clippers 4-3-22
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Clippers prevent Pelicans from clinching play-in spot
Marcus Morris Sr. scored 22 points, Ivica Zubac got his 22nd double-double of the season with 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers prevented the New Orleans Peli...APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Active Wednesday Nance (knee) is active for Wednesday's game against Portland, Daniel Sallerson of the Pelicans Radio Network reports.
Impact As expected, the forward will be available to play for the Pelicans on Wednesday after missing the team's previous matchup against the Lakers with a knee injury. Nance is currently averaging 6.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Probable at Portland Nance (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Nance sat out on the second night of a back-to-back Sunday against the Lakers but should return Wednesday. He's played 18 and 19 minutes, respectively, in his two return games. It's possible his workload gets increased Wednesday.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers take on the Pelicans on 4-game losing streak
Portland looks to stop its four-game losing streak when the Portland Trail Blazers play New OrleansMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ingram scores 26 in return, Pelicans top Lakers 116-108
Brandon Ingram scored 26 in his return from a 10-game absence, and the New Orleans Pelicans came back from 23 points down to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 116-108MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Sunday Nance (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Impact Nance was doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup, so his status doesn't come as a significant surprise. Naji Marshall and Herbert Jones should see additional run against the Lakers.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Sunday Nance (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Lakers, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact Nance returned to action Thursday for the first time since Jan. 7 and has appeared in each of the Pelicans' last two contests. However, the big man will likely get the night off during the second half of New Orleans' back-to-back set Sunday. Jonas Valanciunas (foot) is questionable as well, so the Pelicans' frontcourt depth may be tested against the Lakers.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Murray's triple-double lifts Spurs over Pelicans 107-103
Dejounte Murray had 15 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, Keldon Johnson punctuated his 21-point night with a break-away dunk in the final seconds and the San Antonio Spurs bolste...MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited run in return Nance (knee) totaled nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one block over 18 minutes during Thursday's 126-109 victory over the Bulls.
Impact Playing his first game for the Pelicans and seeing his first action since Jan. 5, Nance was understandably given a fairly light workload in his return from knee surgery. The veteran big will likely see a similar role for the remainder of the season, but he could put some pressure on Jaxson Hayes for minutes at power forward if Nance rounds into form quickly.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
San Antonio visits New Orleans for conference matchup
New Orleans plays San Antonio in a matchup of Western Conference teamsMARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Larry Nance Jr. on Jose's night, his debut ' Pelicans vs. Bulls 3-24-22
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