New Orleans Pelicans – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:42:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 NBA Trades: This Mavericks-Pelicans swap would boost Dallas’ frontline https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/03/nba-trades-mavericks-pelicans-swap/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/03/nba-trades-mavericks-pelicans-swap/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:37 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457818 After having one of the best free agency periods of any team in the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are looking to make one more move to cap an impressive offseason. The Mavericks have been looking to revamp their center rotation and have made some moves to do so. This includes drafting Derek Lively II, trading […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/03/nba-trades-mavericks-pelicans-swap/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: This Pelicans-Raptors deal would send a star to the Big Easy https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:08 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457479 With the Toronto Raptors seemingly shopping NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, it appears likely that he will soon be traded, and there appear to be two frontrunners. The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers are currently the favorites to land Siakam, and each team can offer the Raptors a solid haul in return for their best player. However, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Zion’s work ethic casts doubt on his future in New Orleans https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/12/nba-rumors-zion-work-ethic-future/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/12/nba-rumors-zion-work-ethic-future/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:39 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457387 Following a disappointing comeback season in which he played just 31 games, Zion Williamson’s summer hasn’t gone much better. Aside from some embarrassing personal issues, Zion saw his name come up in trade rumors ahead of the draft. Despite being a superstar when healthy, the New Orleans Pelicans’ apparent willingness to consider trading him says […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/12/nba-rumors-zion-work-ethic-future/feed/ 0 Ranking the 10 championship-less NBA teams by closeness to title https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456721 When the Denver Nuggets won Game 5 of the NBA Finals in the Mile High City, it set off a celebration never before warranted in the city. After all, while it was far from the first title in Denver or Colorado history, it was the first time the Nuggets – who had never been in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/25/ranking-10-championship-nba-teams-title/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Zion Williamson’s days with the Pelicans may be numbered https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/19/nba-rumors-zion-williamsons-days-orleans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/19/nba-rumors-zion-williamsons-days-orleans/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:00:37 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456688 Ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft, it seemed like only a matter of time before Zion Williamson became a superstar, but four years later, that clearly hasn’t happened thus far in his NBA career. Zion has played just 114 out of 308 games for the New Orleans Pelicans during that span, and it’s fair to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/19/nba-rumors-zion-williamsons-days-orleans/feed/ 0 This wild Mavericks and Pelicans off-season trade is crazy enough to work https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/12/wild-mavericks-pelicans-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/12/wild-mavericks-pelicans-trade/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:54:08 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455287 The Dallas Mavericks’ late-season collapse and controversial decision to tank marked a bad end to an already shaky year. The Mavericks made the Western Conference Finals last season, but uneven play this season resulted in superstar Luka Doncic pressuring Dallas to upgrade. They did so by acquiring Kyrie Irving, but he failed to make an […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/12/wild-mavericks-pelicans-trade/feed/ 0 Is Zion Williamson playing tonight? Latest injury update for Pelicans at Houston https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/06/zion-playing-tonight-update-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/06/zion-playing-tonight-update-pelicans/#respond Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:00:19 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=454392 New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson has struggled to stay healthy this season in what was supposed to be his comeback year. As a result, the Pelicans, who got off to a great start earlier this year, now find themselves on the brink of missing the playoffs and play-in tournament. Fortunately, Williamson is still expected […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/06/zion-playing-tonight-update-pelicans/feed/ 0 Ranking the NBA’s 10 most underrated players in 2022-23 https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/03/ranking-nba-10-most-underrated-players/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/03/ranking-nba-10-most-underrated-players/#respond Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:00:09 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451236 Everyone knows who the NBA’s biggest superstars are—the ones with national advertising campaigns, flashy nicknames, and frequent highlight packages on ESPN. But it’s time to take a look at the association’s best-kept secrets: the most underrated players in the game. These are players who don’t get enough attention on the national stage. Fans of their […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/03/ranking-nba-10-most-underrated-players/feed/ 0 Zion Williamson’s devastating new offensive weapon is huge for Pelicans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/24/zion-williamson-weapon-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/24/zion-williamson-weapon-pelicans/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451250 The New Orleans Pelicans have been among the most entertaining teams in the NBA this season, and superstar Zion Williamson is a big reason why. However, lost in Zion Williamson’s return from missing a full season with a foot injury has been the development of one particular skill. Williamson has evolved into an efficient, high-volume […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/24/zion-williamson-weapon-pelicans/feed/ 0 Why the New Orleans Pelicans may receive a superstar courtesy of the Lakers https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/16/new-orleans-pelicans-get-star-lakers/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/16/new-orleans-pelicans-get-star-lakers/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:00:14 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450965 The New Orleans Pelicans already have a talented team with Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Brandon Ingram headlining a team brimming with potential. However, the Pelicans could be even better next season. Internal development aside, they possess one asset that could eventually help push them over the top: the right to swap picks with the Los […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/16/new-orleans-pelicans-get-star-lakers/feed/ 0 3 Up-and-coming NBA players popping off in the 2022-23 season https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/04/3-players-popping-off/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/04/3-players-popping-off/#respond Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:36 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450524 The NBA is in full swing, and after eight-ish games, we’ve already seen some players making leaps in tremendous and sometimes unexpected ways. Here are three underrated young players who have gotten off to strong starts, starting with a player bursting past preseason expectations for the second year in a row. NBA: Desmond Bane, Memphis […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/04/3-players-popping-off/feed/ 0 Pelicans: Jose Alvarado is a 1 of a kind menace who makes New Orleans tick https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/31/pelicans-jose-alvarado-tick/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/31/pelicans-jose-alvarado-tick/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:00:13 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450413 The New Orleans Pelicans have started the 2022-23 season extremely well. While they were an offseason pick to surprise the established order by some, they have already won over some of the more casual fans with their star power, depth and the perception that they look like they are having fun out on the court. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/31/pelicans-jose-alvarado-tick/feed/ 0 Bruiser in the Big Easy: Valanciunas is huge for the New Orleans Pelicans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/29/valanciunas-huge-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/29/valanciunas-huge-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:00:14 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450375 The New Orleans Pelicans are fortunate enough to boast one of the NBA’s best trios with Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and CJ McCollum. However, perhaps it should be considered a big four with center Jonas Valanciunas frequently putting up huge numbers. Last season, Valanciunas put together a terrific season, averaging 17.8 points and 11.4 rebounds while […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/10/29/valanciunas-huge-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 Zion Williamson is healthy and motivated — the West is in trouble https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/26/zion-williamson-healthy-west-trouble/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/26/zion-williamson-healthy-west-trouble/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:49:55 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=449131 With the NBA’s media days in full swing, one of the biggest and most exciting developments came from the New Orleans Pelicans. With lots of promising young talent and an All-Star level player in Brandon Ingram, the organization seems primed for a big year. Yet their true ceiling hinges on the play, and health, of […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/26/zion-williamson-healthy-west-trouble/feed/ 0 Zion Williamson is the next Giannis Antetokounmpo https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/11/zion-williamson-giannis-antetokounmpo/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/11/zion-williamson-giannis-antetokounmpo/#respond Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:00:42 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=448523 As the preseason draws closer, fans will get to see fourth-year star Zion Williamson suit up for the first time in more than a year. Zion Williamson missed all of last season with a foot injury but appears to be more than ready to pick up where he left off during the 2020–21 season. The […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/11/zion-williamson-giannis-antetokounmpo/feed/ 0 4 bold predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans next season https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/08/4-bold-predictions-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/08/4-bold-predictions-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:00:14 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=448418 The New Orleans Pelicans will enter next season much improved after a solid offseason, particularly with the return of all-star Zion Williamson. Williamson is set to join a team that snuck into the playoffs and won two games against a 64-win team, providing them with added confidence. He’ll also be paired with Brandon Ingram, and […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/08/4-bold-predictions-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 Can Ingram and Williamson co-exist on the New Orleans Pelicans? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/01/ingram-zion-co-exist-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/01/ingram-zion-co-exist-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:29 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=448182 The New Orleans Pelicans gradually improved their roster throughout the 2021-22 NBA season, resulting in a playoff appearance for the first time since 2018. After trading for one of the league’s purest scorers in C.J. McCollum, the New Orleans Pelicans have their foundation set. Furthermore, it did not take long for defensive specialists Jose Alverado […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/01/ingram-zion-co-exist-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 Why Zion Williamson’s return is a game changer for the New Orleans Pelicans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/15/zions-return-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/15/zions-return-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:16 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=447598 New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson missed all of last season recovering from a foot injury but is expected to be ready to play by the start of next season. The fourth-year player has struggled with injuries thus far in his career but could be in for a big comeback season. Adding a healthy Williamson […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/08/15/zions-return-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3-team trade would land Buddy Hield on New Orleans Pelicans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/14/nba-trades-buddy-hield-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/14/nba-trades-buddy-hield-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:53 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446857 The New Orleans Pelicans made things happen last season. After struggling to start off the season, they battled all the way back, eventually winning both play-in games. Not only did they earn the eighth seed in the playoffs, but they put up a valiant effort against the first-seeded Phoenix Suns. Their young players and veterans […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/07/14/nba-trades-buddy-hield-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 5 roster moves the New Orleans Pelicans need to make this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/moves-new-orleans-pelicans-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/moves-new-orleans-pelicans-offseason/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:00:58 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446144 The New Orleans Pelicans seemed to be on the verge of another season where they were on the road to the middle of the Western Conference standings. They were not going to be good enough to make the playoffs, nor were they bad enough to get another high lottery pick. Then they made the trade […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/27/moves-new-orleans-pelicans-offseason/feed/ 0 Exit Survey: 3 offseason goals for the electrifying New Orleans Pelicans https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/05/exit-survey-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/05/exit-survey-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Thu, 05 May 2022 19:00:39 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444712 After spending the first half of the season seemingly floating and with no real game plan, the New Orleans Pelicans somehow ended the year pushing the one-seeded Phoenix Suns to six games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In doing so, they became the feel-good story of spring, quickly dispelling the questions of […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/05/exit-survey-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 Should we take Zion Williamson’s extension comments at face value? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/03/zion-williamson-extension-comments/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/03/zion-williamson-extension-comments/#respond Tue, 03 May 2022 16:00:58 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444658 The New Orleans Pelicans put up a valiant effort against the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs but ultimately fell in six games. However, the performance felt all the more impressive considering they were without Zion Williamson for the entire season. After a tumultuous season of reporting, Williamson seemed to end […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/05/03/zion-williamson-extension-comments/feed/ 0 What’s next for the young-and-hungry New Orleans Pelicans? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/29/whats-next-new-orleans-pelicans/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/29/whats-next-new-orleans-pelicans/#respond Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:00:20 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444562 The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the greatest surprises of the NBA season. After a horrific start to the season, they turned things around in a big way and ended up making the NBA Playoffs. Not only that, but they took the league-best Phoenix Suns to six games. Even though Devin Booker missed a […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/29/whats-next-new-orleans-pelicans/feed/ 0 New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has officially arrived https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/new-orleans-pelicans-brandon-ingram-4/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/new-orleans-pelicans-brandon-ingram-4/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:00:34 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=444493 Despite a difficult loss in Game 5 in Phoenix, the first-round series between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns has been more competitive than anyone could have predicted. You cannot discuss this series without acknowledging the injuries, however, as Devin Booker has been out since midway through Game 2 and Zion Williamson has notably […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/28/new-orleans-pelicans-brandon-ingram-4/feed/ 0 The New Orleans Pelicans will be good with or without Zion Williamson https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/08/new-orleans-pelicans-zion-williamson-10/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/04/08/new-orleans-pelicans-zion-williamson-10/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:00:49 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=443841 After starting the season 1-12, the New Orleans Pelicans are now going to be playing in the Play-In Tournament. Nobody is going to want to admit it, but the Pelicans have been a pretty good basketball team recently. Even with the whole Zion Williamson drama, the Pelicans have had a winning record since the 1-12 […]

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