NEW ORLEANS PELICANS 20-44 · 13TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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"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.
2 DAYS 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.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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.
2 DAYS AGO • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
Saddiq Bey | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 3/3/2026
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Trey Murphy III | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 3/3/2026
2 DAYS 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.
2 DAYS 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.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pistons have secret weapon no one will see coming The Pistons may have to dig into their reserves to find shooting.
2 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM
James Borrego | Pelicans-Lakers Postgame Interview 3/3/2026
2 DAYS 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.
2 DAYS 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...
2 DAYS AGO • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Sacramento hosts New Orleans on home slide

Sacramento enters a matchup with New Orleans after losing eight straight home games
2 DAYS 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.
2 DAYS 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.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Zion Williamson - Returns with 21 points in loss Williamson finished Tuesday's 110-101 loss to the Lakers with 24 points (10-18 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes.
Impact The Pelicans let their lead slip away despite a solid return from Williamson and excellent contributions from Trey Musrry and Saddiq Bey. Williamson finished without a rebound for the first time this season, which likely made the difference down the stretch by upping the Lakers' possessions during their fourth-quarter rally. Williamson logged 33 minutes and showed no signs of difficulty with his recent ankle injury.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lakers' Marcus Smart signing looks brilliant after incredible night The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Pelicans with a fourth-quarter comeback led by Marcus Smart’s defense.
2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
PELICANS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 3, 2026
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Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Lakers 3/3/2026
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Zion Williamson Highlights vs. Lakers 3/3/2026
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Luka Doncic scores 27 points as the Lakers rally past the Pelicans, 110-101

Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 for their third stra...
2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Trey Murphy III Dunks it Home! #pelicans #nba #shorts
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Herb Jones GRITTY DEFENSE vs. Lakers #pelicans #nba #shorts
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
Jeremiah Fears Nice Finish vs. Lakers #pelicans #nba #shorts
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
The Warriors Can't Ignore Draymond's Struggles Anymore What has become a tumultuous and seemingly lost season for the Golden State Warriors has exposed a glaring issue the front office and coachi...
2 DAYS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM
Zion FULL-EXTENSION on Alley-Oop Dunk! #pelicans #nba #shorts
2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE
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