Zion Williamson set the internet on fire with his between the legs alley-oop dunk on his Instagram story.
Kyle Irving
Zion Williamson has yet to take the floor for the Pelicans in the 2021-22 season as he recovers from offseason foot surgery.
Gilbert McGregor
As the top two picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, Ja Morant and Zion Williamson will always be linked to one another, but don't let Morant's successes make you forget just how good Williamson is.
In addition to the many detractors taking pleasure in the Lakers' abysmal year, there are two NBA franchises that are direct beneficiaries of the Lakers' downfall.
At some point, the discussion surrounding Zion Williamson has devolved from optimistic encouragement to cruel pessimism and disingenuous narratives.
The Pelicans get one of the league's better shooting guards, but what does the trade mean for the Trail Blazers?
Scott Rafferty
From Kawhi Leonard to Zion Williamson to Jamal Murray and more, here are some stars who could make their return to the floor after the All-Star break.
Former Pelicans guard JJ Redick pulled no punches when addressing the news that Zion Williamson has not reached out to CJ McCollum.
Micah Adams
A light-hearted moment between former teammates Ingram and Jackson turned into an ejection for the former as the officials called the Pelicans star for his second technical foul.
Yash Matange
An MRI on Kevin Durant's left knee revealed a sprained MCL. He is expected to return to full strength, per the team.
Nick Metallinos
A Knicks fan was caught viewing an episode of 'The Office' instead of New York's loss to the Pelicans on Thursday night.
Zion Williamson has yet to play a game this season as he continues to recover from surgery on his fractured right foot.
Benyam Kidane
Giannis Antetokounmpo passed the great Elgin Baylor to move into 19th on the all-time triple-double list after notching 35 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in a 136-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Appropriate for the NBA's landmark 75th season, Devonte' Graham rewrote history with his shot, sinking what is now the longest game-winning buzzer-beater in NBA history.
The two rebuilding franchises dueled it in Oklahoma City and provided one of the craziest endings in the league's regular-season history. The 113-110 final score far from tells the complete story.
Nikola Jokic had one of his finest games of the season in Denver's overtime win against New Orleans. In the process, he showed why he might be the best post-up player in the league.
Do you remember where you were on Dec. 8, 2011? Far from the typical "on this date," we look back to something that didn't happen 10 years ago to this day.
The Lithuanian big man had a game for the ages, setting and breaking multiple records in the process, and helping the Pelicans to a comfortable 123-104 win over the Clippers.
With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.
Amid speculation surrounding the root of Zion Williamson's injury woes, SN reached out to Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, Texas, for more on the nature of his injury and rehab process.
As the month of November begins, here's what we know about Zion Williamson's availability.
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks headline the playoff contenders from the Southwest Division, but you don't have to look far to find some of the best young talent in the league.
Which NBA franchise made the best coaching hire this past offseason?
Jordan Greer
With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.
Williamson averaged 27.0 points per game for the Pelicans in his second season.
The Bulls are apparently very interested in adding Lonzo Ball to their roster.
Jacob Camenker
Lowry will enter unrestricted free agency this summer, and there is "rising buzz" that New Orleans is expected to be among the teams that pursue him.
"I don't want to be somewhere they don't want me, and they didn't want me," Van Gundy said
Swin Cash's face said it all after the Pelicans failed to jump into the top four at the 2021 NBA Draft lottery.
Master P — real name Percy Miller — has long had his eyes on the Association.
Joe Rivera
It doesn't sound like it's all sunny in New Orleans, and family members of Zion Williamson reportedly want him on another team.
Stan Van Gundy is out after just one season in charge of the Pelicans. Why did New Orleans make the move? There was one major factor that led to their decision.
There are some reported tensions between Stan Van Gundy and the Pelicans after he endured a losing campaign in his first season with New Orleans.
Second-year Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a fractured finger — which the Pelicans blame primarily on NBA officiating.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Williamson is third in the league in free throw attempts per game (8.6) behind only Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (9.9) and Hawks guard Trae Young (8.8).
The rumor mill stirs.
The Pelicans had a complete mental breakdown against the Knicks on Sunday.
Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving have only played in seven games together since Harden joined the Nets in January.
Thomas is bringing a "Mamba Mentality" to New Orleans.
Could Ball find his way back to Los Angeles before the 2021 NBA trade deadline?
Williamson addressed the Slam Dunk Contest speculation Wednesday — well, sort of.
It's only February, but Redick may have already locked up the "Worst Ejection of the Year" award.
Beal totaled 47 points, six assists, four rebounds and four steals against the Pelicans, yet the Wizards were never really in the game.
Amid a rough start to the 2020-21 NBA season, the Pelicans may be looking to make some roster changes.
Brothers Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball will meet in the NBA for the first time on Friday when the Pelicans host the Hornets.
Stats Perform News
What did we really learn about the NBA teams that played on Christmas Day? Let's dive into each game.
The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Mavericks and Lakers.
Zion Williamson brings a rare blend of power and athleticism combined with finesse and touch. In Year 2, it should show up even more.
Billy Heyen
Zion Williamson is looking forward to getting more playing time with the Pelicans.
The NBA continues to push Williamson in front of TV audiences. Some people are growing tired of the act.
Dan Bernstein
There are five reported matchups on tap for Christmas Day.
LaVar once said he could beat Jordan in a game of 1-on-1. With Jordan's Charlotte Hornets drafting LaMelo, rumors of a pay-per-view showdown have resurfaced.
Jacob Hancock
RJ Hampton won't be a Buck, and this Bucks hat is probably somewhere in California after the toss.
A combination of talented players already in tow and future draft picks make this group of teams most likely to break through for a deep playoff run from 2022 onward.
NBA Draft trade rights often lead to prospects wearing the "wrong" hat on draft night. That'll be the case for whoever the Blazers take for the Rockets at pick 16 and whoever the Lakers pick for the Thunder at No. 28 in 2020.
Milwaukee changes up its backcourt with Holiday and Bogdanovic. New Orleans winds up with most of the Bucks' picks over the next five to six seasons. The Kings get youth and expiring contract for a free agent.
Tom Gatto
Jrue Holiday is a hot topic in NBA trade rumors as the NBA Draft approaches, with one suggestion that the Hawks could acquire Holiday for their No. 6 pick to pair with Trae Young.
While the Pelicans possess a number of talented players, including All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, Williamson is the future of the franchise.
Alvin Gentry could not guide a team containing number one pick Zion Williamson to the playoffs and subsequently lost his job.
Omnisport
Over in the Western Conference, an intense race for the final playoff spot continues to rage on.
Doris Burke is TV gold.
SJ Lynn
Here is a complete TV schedule to watch NBA games on Saturday, Aug. 1 during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for the national broadcasts on ESPN.
Tadd Haislop
Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell put earlier friction to one side to lead the Utah Jazz to victory on Thursday.
Joe Wright
The TNT analyst said the anthem "means different things to different people."
The NBA's return to action included unified protests from players.
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Pelicans vs. Jazz. Check out the best moments from the game below.
Zion Williamson played the first five minutes of the fourth quarter but never returned after being subbed out with 7:19 left in regulation.
Williamson and Ball have already built a strong on-court relationship, one capable of bringing fans off their seats in seconds.
Here is how to watch Thursday night's Pelicans vs. Jazz game, the first in the NBA's return from its coronavirus delay.
Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.
Dom Farrell
Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.
Sacha Pisani
Zion Williamson continues to test negative for COVID-19 on a daily basis and fully intends to rejoin the Pelicans, though no date is set, the team said.
Scott Garbarini
The Pelicans did not say if Zion Williamson will miss games or if the matter is related to coronavirus.
The New Orleans guard and his wife, Lauren, pledge to give the remainder of his season pay and potential playoff earnings to communities in New Orleans, Indianapolis and the Los Angeles area.
Jon Palmieri
The allegation is part of a legal campaign arguing Williamson should not have been eligible to play college basketball.
Williamson received the custom design for his 20th birthday.
When will "NBA 2K21" hit the market? Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game's release date.
Apparently Zion Williamson has been eating dumbbells ahead of the NBA restart.
"Did Luka, Ja Morant, Trae Young and Jayson Tatum all retire this week?"
Zion Williamson has been spectacular since his delayed NBA debut, but Ja Morant has no doubt who should win the Rookie of the Year award.
Nicholas McGee
Zion Williamson is at the center of a $100 million lawsuit from his former marketing agent, who this weekend accused the Pelicans star of receiving money and gifts to play basketball at Duke.
The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.
It appears Lonzo and LaMelo Ball will not play prominent roles in the relaunch of Big Baller Brand.
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the Audubon Nature Institute's tribute to Zion Williamson provided some welcome relief.
Russell Greaves
The league, Griffin says, is "very mindful of the idea of getting back to play."
The impact of the NBA and NHL's seasons being suspended goes beyond sports. Some players are trying to lessen some of that impact.
Austin Anderson
The Lakers prevailed over the Pelicans for the second time in a week.
The Pelicans still need to earn a playoff berth, and while the Western Conference's top seven seems secure, that last spot is very much up for grabs.
LeBron James took the opportunity in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson to remind people of his greatness.
It will be extremely difficult for Williamson to overtake Morant, but it's not impossible.
There are only seven All-Star spots left in each conference. It's time to fill out the rest of the rosters.
Zion Williamson's spectacular performance brings a few questions about his future to the forefront.
A late show from Zion Williamson could not rescue the Pelicans on Wednesday, leaving their star rookie with some regret.
Ben Spratt
We take a look at how LeBron James, Michael Jordan and other NBA stars fared in their debuts after Zion Williamson's eye-catching display.
Liam Blackburn
Check out the best highlights from Zion Williamson's NBA debut right here.
Here is everything you need to know about Zion Williamson's return to the Pelicans, including start time and TV channel for the No. 1 overall pick's NBA debut against the Spurs.
We take a look at what to keep an eye on when first overall pick Zion Williamson finally takes to the hardwood.
Zion Williamson has had to wait half of his first season to play in a competitive game.
John Skilbeck
There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Here's everything we know about Zion Williamson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson will be on a minutes restriction when he makes his NBA debut.
Dejan Kalinic
New Orleans Pelicans star Jrue Holiday and Indiana Pacers teammates Justin and Aaron Holiday shared a court in New Orleans.
The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Clippers and Lakers.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is "a little ways away yet" despite making progress following knee surgery.
ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne has apologized for comments she made on a radio show suggesting the backlash to Anthony Davis' trade request could be partially blamed on racial issues.
After an acrimonious exit from the Pelicans, Lakers star Anthony Davis is unsure how he will feel when he returns to New Orleans.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Lakers vs. Pelicans, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Wednesday night's game.
Jrue Holiday has not let things outside his control prevent him from creating a legacy in New Orleans.
The Portland Trail Blazers suffered another loss, but debutant Carmelo Anthony was able to take the positives.
Carmelo Anthony offered up an explanation as to why he chose to wear 00 for the Trail Blazers.
Jordan Heck
James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.
Thomas Lott
Roughly 35 people rallied outside the Toyota Center in Houston to show support for democracy in Hong Kong.
Gabrielle McMillen
Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.
Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Ameer Tyree
If you're wondering when the 2019-20 NBA season starts — and more importantly, when your favorite team plays its first game — we've got you covered.
Williamson is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
Arthur Weinstein
Here is everything you need to watch Raptors vs. Pelicans, including tip-off time, TV channel, both teams' upcoming schedule and a full schedule for the first two nights of the NBA regular season.
Jace Mallory
Ahead of Zion's delayed debut, we assess how successful this decade's rookies have been in the NBA.
Tom Webber
Lakers vs. Clippers is the headliner on NBA Opening Night, but you can have even more fun with DraftKings NBA DFS for the two-game slate with Raptors-Pelicans along with DraftKings Showdown lineups for each single game.
The Pelicans said the No. 1 overall pick had arthroscopic surgery Monday.
While the No. 1 pick's knee injury is not "severe," he reportedly will be out for a while.
Drew Nantais
The top pick from this summer's NBA Draft is dealing with a sore knee.
New Orleans Pelicans fans loved their first look at Zion Williamson on their home court as he starred against the Utah Jazz.
Chris Myson
Ball spent two seasons with the Lakers before being traded to the Pelicans as part of a blockbuster deal for Anthony Davis.
The Pelicans' prized rookie Zion Williamson showed off a trio of superb dunks in a blowout win over the Hawks on Monday night.
Eli Boettger
"We are comparing Zion to Zion. We want Zion to be the best Zion Williamson that he can be. Not anybody else," the Pelicans coach said.
The reports says Ball used the money he embezzled to buy cars and make “upgrades to his home."
Travis Durkee
"He has his ways, I have mine. We just got into it," Lonzo said after LaVar called him "damaged goods" on the "Ball in the Family" show.
Chelsea Howard
Lonzo and LaVar Ball didn't see eye-to-eye when it came to the family's company Big Baller Brand and its subsequent fallout.
Ball had been dealing with an ankle injury, while Ingram had a blood clot in his right arm that cut his season short.
“You know I’m all about business," Ball said in the single. "L.A. is gonna regret their decision."
E.Jay Zarett
Miller averaged a career-high 8.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 2018-19
"Am I willing to accept a certain role on a basketball team? Yes," Anthony said on ESPN's "First Take" earlier this month.
Williamson initially filed the lawsuit in an effort to terminate an agreement he signed with Prime Sports Marketing in April.
Reddish, who was selected No. 10 by the Hawks, and Williamson were teammates at Duke.
After Big Baller Brand co-founder Alan Foster allegedly embezzled money from the company, Lonzo Ball said it's done.
The NBA has released the full schedule for the 2019-20 season. Which teams got primetime placement?
"I grew up a Lakers fan, so it’s cool to see (Davis) go there. But I still want to beat him — hands down,” Holiday told The Athletic.
Griffin received scrutiny after comments regarding the Lakers and Cavaliers star were published in a recent Sports Illustrated story.
Alexis Mansanarez
Williamson had agreed to participate in the Saints' daily quarterback challenge the day before.
Kirstie Chiappelli
Redick was reportedly "thrilled" to receive an invitation, but the six-week commitment would be tough given his recent move to New Orleans.
"I dreamed of making it to the league and having the type of impact on the game Michael Jordan had," Williams said in a release.
Williamson may be better off getting into shape and building chemistry with the Pelicans' top-tier young core.
Griffin wants Pelicans players to believe, saying, "I think I want everyone's approach to this to be, 'Why not us?'"
Williamson says it's "frustrating" sitting out with a bruised left knee he suffered in Friday's summer opener.
Bob Hille
The Pelicans star rookie sustained a knee-to-knee hit with an opponent during Friday night's game against the Knicks.
It was one crazy night for the NBA as an earthquake made sure it wouldn't be outdone by any basketball player.
Andreas Hale
Williamson might not have played for long, but he still sent social media into a frenzy with his always-impressive dunks.
Williamson's debut was cut short after he took knee-to-knee contact.
During the game, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Ridgecrest, California — just 140 miles from Las Vegas.
Zion Williamson looks comfortable on an NBA court, dunk you very much.
The fourth day of free agency was filled with minor moves and a few trades.
“The 3-point line does create more spacing, because everybody can shoot," Williamson said.
Anthony Davis appears on his second "NBA 2K" cover. It's the first time for recently retired Dwyane Wade, however.
Bryan Wiedey
The Mavericks, Grizzlies, Jazz and Nets are reportedly all also considering adding Harris.
Looking for a no-frills list of who was picked during the 2019 NBA Draft? Here are the full results for Rounds 1-2, updated as each pick is made Thursday night.
Thomas Schlarp
Johnson is set to be an unrestricted free agent after the Pelicans declined to extend him a qualifying offer, according to The Athletic.
The Mavericks, Clippers, Lakers and 76ers will reportedly all pursue Horford this summer, as well.
Ball was sent from the Lakers to the Pelicans earlier this month as part of the Anthony Davis trade.
Now that we know the final results of the 2019 NBA Draft, it's time to declare a few early winners and losers. (Apologies in advance to all those poor Suns fans out there.)
How did each team do with its collection of picks at the 2019 NBA Draft? It's time to hand out some grades.
Chris Stone
The Pelicans wrote: "Ya know you guys have an NBA team in your city? They had a strong draft last night too, and yet no tweet to them?"
The odds for NBA Rookie of the Year are what you might expect.
Mike DeCourcy
The Pelicans consider Zion Williamson in "a population of one," but he will be given time to adapt to the NBA next season.
The odds aren't in the teen sensation's favor, but as his college coach put it, "he wants to be special."
"I mean, I don't know what to say," Williamson told ESPN after his name was called. "I didn't think I'd be in this position."
Zion Williamson could not hold back tears after the Pelicans selected him first in the 2019 Draft.
Williamson put together one of the most captivating freshman seasons ever in 2018-19.
The Lakers technically pick fourth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft despite their reported agreement to trade the selection to the Pelicans as part of the Anthony Davis deal. New Orleans has since traded the pick to Atlanta.
With trade rumors swirling, how will the 2019 NBA Draft shake out? Sporting News' Chris Stone goes through the entire first round in our latest NBA Mock Draft.
Zion Williamson will be the top pick at the 2019 NBA Draft, but what about the rest of the big board? Here's a look at Sporting News' latest prospect rankings covering the top 60 players in this draft class.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 NBA Draft, including when it starts, the full draft order and how to watch live on TV and stream online.
Is Lonzo Ball going to play somewhere other than New Orleans in 2019?
Okafor, the third overall pick of the 2015 draft, averaged 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in 59 games with New Orleans last season.
One interesting topic of discussion is what position Williamson should play in the NBA.
Lee Sartor coached Zion Williamson at high school and feels the expected first overall pick is a "once-in-a-lifetime" talent.
Williamson offered a mix self-assessment, draft scouting and, yes, humor as he calmly answered a half-hour's worth of questions Wednesday.
New Orleans has had "talks about moving up to the second pick to take Memphis’ selection and draft RJ Barrett,” according to the Post.
Gentry is 145-183 since taking over in 2015. The news comes only days after the team traded Anthony Davis to the Lakers.
In addition to the implications for the Lakers and Pelicans, the Anthony Davis trade will also have a huge ripple effect on the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Anthony Davis trade pushes the Lakers and Pelicans in different directions, but it accomplishes the intended goals for both sides.
The Lakers came out winners in the immediate aftermath of the Anthony Davis trade, but who else should be happy with the blockbuster deal?
The 24-year-old averaged 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game with New Orleans this season.
The Pelicans just pulled off the first blockbuster deal of the summer, and it could have a major impact on the NBA this coming season.
The Pelicans acquired a staggering amount of young assets from Los Angeles and have the No. 1 pick in next week's draft.
"We want to be in L.A.," Ball said in February. "But if he's traded, I don't want Lonzo in New Orleans."
Tatum said in January when there was speculation he could be traded for Davis: "Yeah, I'd trade me too for Anthony Davis."
The six-time All-Star told the Pelicans in late January that he didn't plan to re-sign with the franchise and he wanted to be moved.
The Celtics are also discussing a potential trade for Davis, according to ESPN.
The Lakers, who have been interested in acquiring Davis since he asked for a trade in January, "remain aggressive," according to ESPN.
Rich Paul said his goal this summer with Davis isn’t to get him to Los Angeles to be James’ running mate, but it does sound fun.
Cash, 39, retired in 2016 and won three WNBA championships and two gold medals with the Olympic team during her 15-year career.
The Lakers, Clippers, Knicks and Nets reportedly are among the teams that have reached out regarding Davis.
The Raptors' arrival in the promised land now leaves six franchises that have yet to play in an NBA Finals series. Which of the six has the best chance to make a Finals breakthrough in the near future?
Mitch Lawrence
The Pelicans may not be trying quite as hard to keep Anthony Davis now.
Ball was limited to just 47 games for the Lakers in 2018-19 as he sprained his ankle in late January and never returned to the court.
New Orleans executive vice president David Griffin and Davis met Wednesday to discuss the star’s future, according to ESPN.
Why does Zion Williamson still not have an agent? What are the chances Jarrett Culver becomes a top-five pick? All that and more in the latest NBA Draft rumor roundup.
Sean Deveney
Gobert, Antetokounmpo and George all had nearly identical point totals to secure spots on the team.
