SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM
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Metta World Peace predicts LaMelo Ball rookie-year All-Star bid, Zion Williamson MVP Always the one to offer up a bold prediction, Metta World Peace’s latest claims include LaMelo Ball in the All-Star game.
Jordan Brand set to unveil a Zion Williamson signature shoe in 2021 Williamson signed a five-year, $75 million contract with Jordan Brand in July 2019, the richest annual rookie shoe deal in NBA history.
SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM
Where does Lonzo Ball's rating rank in among other players in NBA 2K21? Lonzo Ball’s rating in NBA 2K21 is at a personal low for him but where does it rank relative to the rest of the league?
SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM
Thornwell recaps bubble experience, evaluates 2020-21 Gamecocks An exclusive interview with Sindarius Thornwell.
SEPTEMBER 6 • 247SPORTS.COM
Antonio Daniels says pressure on Lonzo Ball comes from father LaVar Lonzo Ball’s popularity has been both a blessing and a curse in his brief NBA career, all of it brought on by his outspoken father LaVar.
SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM
Should the New Orleans Pelicans explore trading Jrue Holiday? Jrue Holiday has been mentioned in trade rumors across the NBA in the weeks since the Pelicans’ elimination from the bubble.
SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM
Josh Hart reacts to his NBA 2K21 rebounding rating: '2K raters are idiots' Josh Hart found out the rating of his player in NBA 2K21 on Friday and had some strong reactions to one speciic rating.
SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM
Lonzo Ball receives lowest rating of career in NBA 2K21 with a 77 NBA 2K21’s release on Friday brought with it the surprise of Lonzo Ball’s career-low player rating after his breakout season.
SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM
How should the Pels use the No. 13 pick? Here are three options that make sense Here's what the Pelicans need in the draft and some players who fit the criteria.
SEPTEMBER 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LaVar Ball discusses LaMelo Ball joining Puma: 'You're always going to be affiliated with Big Baller Brand' After LaMelo Ball pulled off a surprise move to Puma, father LaVar opened up on his youngest son leaving Big Baller Brand.
SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM
Damian Lillard predicts Lonzo Ball to make a leap next season After a season where Lonzo Ball showed much promise, Damian Lillard is predicting the UCLA product to make a leap next season.
SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM
Zion Williamson finishes third in Rookie of the Year voting, receives one first-place vote The NBA announced Memphis’ Ja Morant as Rookie of the Year on Thursday with Kendrick Nunn finishing second and Zion Williamson third.
SEPTEMBER 3 • USATODAY.COM
Hornets fire radio broadcaster after racial slur on Twitter The Charlotte Hornets have fired play-by-play radio broadcaster John Focke after he used a racial slur on his Twitter account last month
SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2019-20 Pelicans Season in Review: Lonzo Ball | New Orleans Pelicans Near the top of Lonzo Ball’s checklist entering 2019-20 were items such as better health and developing a more accurate perimeter shot. Chec...
SEPTEMBER 3 • NBA.COM
Report: Multiple GMs view LaMelo Ball as 'a really talented player' LaMelo Ball’s potential could have many general managers ready to take a big risk and trade up for him in the 2020 NBA Draft.
SEPTEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM
2019-20 Pelicans Season in Review: Nicolò Melli | New Orleans Pelicans It took some time for Melli to adjust to the NBA, but during New Orleans’ late-December through mid-March surge, it became apparent why the...
SEPTEMBER 2 • NBA.COM
Michael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory role DraftKings has had a big bounce on Wall Street on news that basketball legend Michael Jordan is taking an ownership stake in the sports betting site
SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vanderbilt's Aaron Nesmith lands with Pelicans in CBS Sports 2020 NBA mock draft In search of 3&D options, the New Orleans Pelicans may not need look further than Aaron Nesmith of Vanderbilt University.
SEPTEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM
Brandon Ingram on winning Most Improved Player: 'This year I had the most fun playing basketball' After winning Most Improved Player on Monday, Brandon Ingram talked about playing in New Orleans and the joy he had with the Pelicans.
SEPTEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM
Brandon Ingram’s daily reps outside the gym led to triumph on the court in N.O. Eager to prove himself as a teammate, a leader and a star, ex-Laker finds his way with the Pelicans, becomes NBA's Most Improved Player.
SEPTEMBER 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pelicans News Around the Web (9-1-2020) | New Orleans Pelicans Brandon Ingram named NBA Most Improved Player The National Basketball Association announced today that Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is th...
SEPTEMBER 1 • NBA.COM
Former Blue Devil Brandon Ingram wins 2020 NBA MIP Award The former Blue Devil was a first time All-Star this season and turns 23 tomorrow.
SEPTEMBER 1 • 247SPORTS.COM
WATCH: Lonzo Ball, Gayle Benson, family surprise Brandon Ingram with Most Improved Player award Prior to Monday’s official announcement, Gayle Benson, Lonzo Ball and family came together to surprise Brandon Ingram with his Most Improved...
AUGUST 31 • USATODAY.COM
Jordan Clarkson, Josh Hart, Jrue Holiday react to Brandon Ingram winning Most Improved Player After Brandon Ingram was named Most improved Player on Monday, current and former teammates came out in swarms to congratulate him.
AUGUST 31 • USATODAY.COM
Pelicans' Brandon Ingram selected NBA's most improved player Brandon Ingram, one of the key players in the trade that netted the Lakers All-Star forward Anthony Davis, was selected the NBA’s most impro...
AUGUST 31 • LATIMES.COM
