McCollum’s 40-point night against Spurs gets Pelicans back on track
MIAMI: The New Orleans Pelicans got back to winning ways on Thursday with CJ McCollum scoring a season-high 40 points in a 126-117 win over the struggling San Antonio Spurs.
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NBA roundup: Devin Booker erupts for 58 in Suns' comeback win
Devin Booker scored a season-high 58 points and Chris Paul canned a crucial 3-pointer late as the Phoenix Suns rallied from 24 points down in the third quarter to outlast the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 118-114 on Saturday.
Williamson scores 25 in return as Pelicans drub Nets 130-108
NEW YORK: Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Steven Adams inks two-year, $25.2 million extension with Grizzlies
Steven Adams signed a two-year, $25.2 million contract extension with Memphis, which will keep him tied to the team through the 2024-25 season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojanrowski broke the news on Saturday.
New Orleans Pelicans, Larry Nance Jr. reach 2-year, $21.6M extension, agent says
New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $21.6 million contract extension, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN on Saturday.
Zion, Nash, Davis: Seven players, coaches who enter NBA season under pressure
Every NBA season comes with pressure — the pressure to win, the pressure of fan emotions and expectations, and for players the pressure that this is their livelihood. There is real pressure to stick in the NBA and earn that handsome paycheck.
Lithuania protests double-OT loss to Germany at EuroBasket after free throw not awarded on technical foul
COLOGNE, Germany — Lithuania protested its double-overtime loss to Germany at the EuroBasket tournament on Sunday, arguing that referees did not award it a free throw following a technical foul in regulation.
Zion Williamson, Pelicans reach agreement on 5-year max extension: reports
Zion Williamson's lost season to injury and unusual absence from the New Orleans Pelicans during his recovery didn't stop the club from betting big on their long-term future together.