NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 19-44 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Zach Lowe says the words no Nuggets fan wants to hear Zach Lowe's latest concern about the Denver Nuggets could prove true.
11 HOURS AGO • NUGGLOVE.COM
Zion Williamson - Questionable for Thursday Williamson (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game in Sacramento.
Impact Williamson played through the ankle issue in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, but with Thursday's game being the first of a back-to-back set against the 14-49 Kings, it wouldn't be shocking to see Williamson take the night off. If he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen.
11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Iffy for Thursday Murphy is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to neck spasms.
Impact Murphy has appeared in two outings following a five-game absence due to a right shoulder contusion, though he's in danger of missing Thursday's contest due to the neck issue. If the 25-year-old swingman is unable to play, Bryce McGowens and Jeremiah Fears would be candidates for increased minutes, while Jordan Poole could enter the rotation.
11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Dejounte Murray - Sitting out Thursday Murray (reconditioning) is out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Impact Murray is sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back set. The expectation is that the star guard will be able to return Friday, when the Pelicans face the Suns in Phoenix. Derik Queen figures to start in Murray's place Thursday, and Jeremiah Fears should see an uptick in playmaking responsibilities.
11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans receive unexpected wake-up call from the last person they expected Stephen A. Smith's back-and-forth with Zion Williamson has reached a point that may finally prompt Pelicans ownership to step in and make a...
13 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
"Y'all have been trash" - Stephen A. Smith declares all-out war on New Orleans Pelicans after social media troll job Stephen A. Smith and the Pelicans are at war after New Orleans mocked his skills. SAS fired back on First Take, calling the franchise "trash...
14 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Former Pelicans trade target is already proving New Orleans avoided disaster Bennedict Mathurin was one of New Orleans' top targets at the deadline, but his play since joining LA is proof that the Pels avoided making...
14 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
'Y'all have been trash': Stephen A. Smith sounds off Pelicans after calling Zion Williamson 'food addict' | Sporting News The history of Smith's criticism of Williamson has continued with his most recent ESPN rant.
14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Herbert Jones - Shooting woes continue Jones notched two points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-101 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Jones continues to struggle offensively, scoring in single digits for the fourth time in his past five outings. During this span, Jones has averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.4 steals in 29.4 minutes per tilt while shooting a paltry 29.3 percent from the field.
14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
The Pelicans have built the perfect situation to maximize Jeremiah Fears' development The New Orleans Pelicans have surrounded Jeremiah Fears with Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole to help Fears develop into the franchise's gua...
17 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
"My Popularity Is Bigger Than Anybody on Your Team": Stephen A. Smith Scathingly Tears Into Pelicans for Dismal History Amid Zion Williamson Beef ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has found himself embroiled in a feud with another NBA star, this time targeting New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.
17 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Karlo Matkovic - Left out of rotation Matkovic (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Tuesday in the Pelicans' 110-101 loss to the Lakers.
Impact For the first time since Dec. 31, Matkovic failed to see any run off the bench, ending a streak of 27 consecutive appearances during which he shot 62.2 percent from the field and averaged 6.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 assists in 15.9 minutes per game. Matkovic's absence from the rotation was a byproduct of of interim head coach James Borrego's decision to restructure the starting lineup. Borrego went with a smaller starting five featuring Zion Williamson at center, resulting in DeAndre Jordan moving to the bench and serving as one of the Pelicans' backup big men along with Derik Queen and Yves Missi.
18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Three West Teams Top the Board

Which NBA team is favored to take home the Larry O'Brien Trophy at the end of the season? See the latest odds.
18 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS
2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Three West Teams Top the Board
The Pelicans' biggest weakness has an obvious offseason trade solution The New Orleans Pelicans' shooting problems has an obvious fix this summer in Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson.
19 HOURS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Saddiq Bey | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 3/3/2026
19 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Trey Murphy III | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 3/3/2026
19 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Heat's DNA keeps them elite in one area no one would easily predict The Miami Heat have notoriously hung their hat on the defensive end of the floor, and this season is no different.
20 HOURS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM
Josh Oduro - Awarded two-way deal Oduro agreed Wednesday with the Pelicans on a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact A second-year big man out of Providence, Oduro could get the chance to make his NBA debut at some point during the final month of the season now that he's been awarded the Pelicans' third and final two-way spot. After being cut by the Pelicans in October, the 6-foot-9, 240-pound center has spent the entire season in the G League with New Orleans' affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Through 35 appearances with the Squadron, Oduro has averaged 14.4 points (on 56.3 percent shooting from the field), 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks in 28.6 minutes per game.
20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pistons have secret weapon no one will see coming The Pistons may have to dig into their reserves to find shooting.
20 HOURS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM
James Borrego | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 3/3/2026
21 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Heat facing no-win situation now that Norman Powell honeymoon is over The Miami Heat may be facing a no-win situation with Norman Powell heading into the NBA offseason.
22 HOURS AGO • ALLUCANHEAT.COM
Winning the West may no longer be biggest hurdle for Thunder in repeat push Many assumed the OKC Thunder would defend their title as long as they won the West, but recent developments suggest this may not be the case...
23 HOURS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Sacramento hosts New Orleans on home slide

Sacramento enters a matchup with New Orleans after losing eight straight home games
1 DAY AGO • Associated Press
Saddiq Bey - Pours in 18 points during loss Bey posted 18 points (7-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 110-101 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Bey's results have been essential for the Pelicans, who are 6-4 over their last 10 games. Compared to the rest of the team, Bey is outperforming his contract, with his $6.2M share representing around four percent of the team's balance sheet. While Derik Queen is a promising center still developing, Bey's play is further cementing his continued role as a key frontcourt option for the Pelicans next season.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Trey Murphy III - Flirts with double-double in defeat Murphy chipped in 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-101 loss to the Lakers.
Impact Murphy fell two rebounds shy of a double-double in the loss, but he enjoyed an accurate evening of shooting and registered results in every secondary category. A shoulder injury has limited Murphy's participation, but he played for 33 minutes in Sunday's game against the Clippers and replicated that usage against the Lakers.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
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