Willie Green

Pelicans add CJ McCollum and Herb Jones to growing injury list

Nov. 02, 2024 00:06 AM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Willie Green learned Friday that starting guard CJ McCollum and top defender Herb Jones would be joining point guard Dejounte Murray on the injury list for multiple weeks, the New Orleans Pelicans coach tried to look on the bright side. “We’re grateful...

Jerami Grant scores 28 and Blazers beat Pelicans 125-103 for first win of the season

Oct. 27, 2024 20:49 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 125-103 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday for their first win of the season. Anfernee Simons pitched in 27 points and six assists as the Blazers bounced back from a 105-103...

Zion Williamson back in Pelicans lineup after missing opener

Oct. 25, 2024 21:21 PM EDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — New Orleans forward Zion Williamson was in the lineup on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing the Pelicans' opener. Williamson, who averaged 22.9 points per game last season, was scratched from the team's game Wednesday night against...

Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out against the Bulls because of an illness

Oct. 23, 2024 19:42 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson has been scratched from the lineup for the club's regular season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Pelicans coach Willie Green said Williamson was ill and not in attendance. However, Green...

Trey Murphy III and Pelicans agree to a 4-year, $112M deal, AP source says

Oct. 21, 2024 19:10 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract extension, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Murphy is entering the final season of his rookie contract. Without the extension, the...

Zion Williamson and the Pelicans aim for first NBA playoff success, with Dejounte Murray's help

Oct. 14, 2024 10:16 AM EDT