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BREAKING: Zion Williamson Leaves Orlando Bubble for a Family Emergency
Zion Williamson has unexpectedly left the Orlando bubble and his New Orleans Pelicans teammates to tend to a family medical emergency.
“There are Going to be Parts of My Game That You Didn’t See Before”: Zion Williamson Issues a Word of Caution to His Rivals
Zion Williamson has used the quarantine very efficiently. He is in shape and ready to win the Bubble season for New Orleans Pelicans.
“He Looks Even Stronger Than He Was Before”: Lonzo Ball Adds on to the Hype of Zion Williamson
Lonzo Ball says that Zion Williamson is getting fitter. He calls his New Orleans Pelicans teammate and rookie stronger than before.
“It’s Heading in the Right Direction”: Kristaps Porzingis Talks About Evolving On-Court Chemistry With Luka Doncic
Kristaps Porzingis talks about his evolving on-court relationship with Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and where it is headed.
“The Work That He Has Put In, Is Paying Off”: Zion Williamson Reportedly Fitter and Better Than Before for NBA Bubble
Zion Williamson worked out during the quarantine, and is now better than ever. He has an improved game and physique. We await fruits of his hard work.
“Michael Jordan Versus the ’86 Celtics”: NBA Executives Hyping the Chances of Zion Williamson-LeBron James PlayOff Matchup
Zion Williamson looks set to play in the NBA return. This will not only boost the Pelicans playoff push but will also boost league ratings.
How Zion Williamson and Ja Morant Became Rookie of the Year Favorites
Taking a look at Zion Williamson and Ja Morant's rookie season and how it helped them became ROTY candidates and fan favorites.
He’s a Hall of Famer Definitely – Former Lakers Heaps Huge Praise on Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis gets his long overdue praise from former Los Anegeles Lakers player Metta World Peace, who believes AD will go into the HoF.
Gambling and Gaming: Crazy Things NBA Has in Store for Everyone at Orlando Bubble When Season Restarts?
Details about health/ safety protocols, accomodation and entertainment that the NBA league has planned for the Orlando bubble.
Zion Williamson Gets Slammed by Another Lawsuit From Prime Sports Marketing
Zion Williamson gets sued by a former marketing agency for $100 million about accepting improper benefits and ineligibility during his time at Duke.
Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum or Zion Williamson? Analysts Reveals Who the Next Face of NBA Will be
NBA analyst Stephen A Smith talked about the future greats in the NBA discussing Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Jayson Tatum
“Running & Jumping Out There For Nothing”: LaVar Ball Takes a Dig at Kyle Kuzma and Zion Williamson
Businessperson LaVar Ball believes his son Lonzo Ball is the reason why Zion Williamson has performed well at the top level.
About New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report
The New Orleans Pelicans is owned by Gayle Benson. They are part of the NBA's Western Conference Southwest division along with the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and the San Antonio Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans play their games at the city's Smoothie King Center.
The side was established in 2002 after they moved from Charlotte to New Orleans. Initially, they were called the New Orleans Hornets, as the owner did not like the city.
When the New Orleans team changed their name from Hornets to Pelicans in the year 2013. All the history and records of their first fourteen years from 1988 to 2002 were returned to the new NBA side in Charlotte.
From 2005 to 2007, the franchise shifted to Oklahoma City due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. In these two years, the franchise was rechristened the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
The New Orleans Pelicans have had mixed fortunes since relocating in 2002. They have reached the Western Conference Playoffs on 7 occasions. However, the side has won a playoff series just twice. These were in 2008 as the Hornets when they beat the Dallas Mavericks and in the year 2018 under their new name where they swept the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0.
Notable players to have featured for the New Orleans Pelicans include Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers, DeMarcus Cousins, and Zion Williamson.
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Achievements and History
Founded | 2002 |
Conference | Western |
Division | Southwest |
| President | Dennis Lauscha |
General Manager | Trajan Langdon |
Head Coach | Willie Green |
| Arena | Smoothie King Center |
Championships (0) | - |
Conference Titles (0) | - |
| Division Titles (1) | (2008) |
| Website |
New Orleans Pelicans 2021-22 Roster
| 41 | Garrett Temple | SG | 6-5 | 195 | May 8, 1986 |
| 6 | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG | 6-6 | 205 | September 2, 1998 |
| 25 | Trey Murphy III | SF | 6-9 | 206 | June 18, 2000 |
| 5 | Herbert Jones | C | 6-8 | 210 | October 6, 1998 |
| 17 | Jonas Valanciunas | C | 6-11 | 265 | May 6, 1992 |
| 3 | Josh Hart | SF | 6-5 | 215 | March 6, 1995 |
| 10 | Jaxson Hayes | C | 6-11 | 220 | May 23, 2000 |
| 9 | Willy Hernangómez | C | 6-11 | 250 | May 27, 1994 |
| 14 | Brandon Ingram | SF | 6-8 | 190 | September 2, 1997 |
| 13 | Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | 6-1 | 170 | April 6, 2001 |
| 12 | Gary Clark | PF | 6-6 | 225 | November 16, 1994 |
| 8 | Naji Marshall | SF | 6-7 | 220 | January 24, 1998 |
| 31 | Tomas Satoransky | SG | 6-7 | 210 | October 30, 1991 |
| 4 | Devonte Graham | PG | 6-1 | 195 | February 22, 1995 |
| 15 | Jose Alvarado | PG | 6-0 | 179 | April 12, 1998 |
| 1 | Zion Williamson | PF | 6-7 | 284 | July 6, 2000 |
