Right when the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Zion, he drew comparisons to LeBron. Now, many years later, he may finally reach that hype in an unexpected way.

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04.08.2025

The Pelicans saw the future of the NBA before anyone else realized it

The Pelicans duo of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis reintroduced the double-big lineup to the NBA, which is now a trend re-taking over the league.

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04.08.2025

Pelicans decision to pull the plug on CJ McCollum couldn't have came at a better time

The Pelicans' decision to trade CJ McCollum will pay off quickly, as regression is on the horizon for the aging guard.

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04.08.2025

Pelicans' obvious scapegoat already on thin ice before season tips off

Willie Green may have the hottest seat of any coach in the NBA, and if New Orleans has a tough start to next season, he could get the boot early on.

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04.08.2025

Zion is ready to prove all the Pelicans doubters wrong

Zion Williamson appears to be done messing around and seems to be ready to have a healthy 2025-26 season for the Pelicans.

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04.08.2025

Pelicans' most forgotten player is bound for a bounce-back 2025-26 season

The Pelicans' lead guard and former All-Star Dejounte Murray has become one of the NBA's most forgotten players.

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03.08.2025

Talking head drops Zion Williamson message Pelicans fans can't miss

Marc Spears and Kendrick Perkins defend the Pelicans after ESPN's latest power ranking continues to hate on them.

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03.08.2025

Derik Queen trade stings more after college rival becomes Sumer League standout

The Pelicans' decision to trade away pick No. 23 may come back to haunt them if Nique Clifford continues to exceed expectations.

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03.08.2025

Knicks' laughable Bridges contract sweetens Pelicans' Herb Jones extension jones

The Knicks are paying Mikal Bridges nearly $15 million more a season than Herb Jones, which is comical.

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02.08.2025

Pelicans make great signing, bringing in NBA Champion Jaden Springer

New Orleans' addition of Jaden Springer is an exciting one. The 22-year-old brings defense intensity and explosive athleticism to this team.

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02.08.2025

Pelicans ideal free agent sniper continues to collect dust in free agency

The addition of Amir Coffey would help bolster the Pelicans' depth at wing and give them even more floor spacing.

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02.08.2025

Pelicans' next move after Bryce McGowens' signing is painfully obvious

After filling a need for a wing with the Bryce McGowens signing, the Pelicans could be back in play for Malcolm Brogdon.

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01.08.2025

Troy Weaver shouldn't be running the Pelicans, and little-known move proves it

The Pelicans' decision to sign Hunter Dickinson was a questionable move, likely influenced by Troy Weaver.

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01.08.2025

Pelicans land perfect fit with final two-way roster spot

The addition of Bryce McGowens rounds out a balanced group of two-way players for the Pelicans.

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30.07.2025

Unlikely hero defends Pelicans fans after Bill Simmons' ludicrous comments

Former Pelicans big man Kendrick Perkins claps back at Bill Simmons' comments about the Pels leaving New Orleans.

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30.07.2025

Pelicans were disrespected by latest ESPN offseason ranking

In ESPN's Kevin Pelton's latest piece, he heavily criticized the Pelicans' offseason, giving their front office an F for their performance.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans might already be ruining Derik Queen — and fans can see it

Derik Queen has been forced to play out of position for most of the summer league and has struggled because of that.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans are in a disastrous spot on CBS' latest NBA front office rankings

In CBS Spots, Sam Quinn's latest article, he ranked the New Orleans Pelicans front office dead last among all front offices in the NBA.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans fans shouldn't be worried about Jeremiah Fears's NBA future

Jeremiah Fears has already shown plenty of encouraging signs that should quell any worries that Pelicans fans might have about their new prized point guard.

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29.07.2025

Summer League has solved the Pelicans' biggest mystery

The Pelicans' center rotation is now apparent after how Derik Queen and Yves Missi performed in summer league.

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29.07.2025

3 Players the Pelicans gave up on at exactly the right time

The Pelicans have made some great decisions over the last decade, like moving on from Tyreke Evans, EJ Liddell, and most recently CJ McCollum.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans' rookie Jeremiah Fears' biggest skill is something that can't be taught

All Summer League long, Jeremiah Fears' unwavering confidence has been evident and remains his greatest strength.

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29.07.2025

Joe Dumars explains questionable draft picks in comments, Pelicans fans should see

In a recent interview, Joe Dumars gave some insight on why he drafted both Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen in the 2025 NBA draft.

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29.07.2025

Kevon Looney's latest comments ignited new Pelicans rivalry

With both Kevon Looney and Jordan Poole leaving the Warriors on not-so-good terms, it could birth a new rivalry between the Dubs and Pelicans.

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29.07.2025

Jeremiah Fears' proves scouts biggest worry with dreadful summer league

The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Jeremiah Fears seventh overall, and fans are questioning that choice after his summer league woes.

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29.07.2025

Wizards will soon make a CJ McCollum realization only Pelicans fans know

The Pelicans and Wizards Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum trade was a win-win for both sides.

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29.07.2025

Summer League proves that the Pelicans wasted a valuable opportunity on the wrong guy

Joe Dumars' decision to give Hunter Dickinson a two-way deal after the 2025 NBA Draft was a poor one, which now limits the Pelicans' future flexibility.

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29.07.2025

Joe Dumars has frighteningly staked his new job on Derik Queen

Trading up for Derick Queen could potentially be all that's needed for Gayle Benson to pull the plug on Joe Dumars' tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans' new star rescued his career before becoming the next Bradley Beal

After Bradley Beal was bought out, many looked at Jordan Poole as the NBA's new worst contract; however, those people couldn't be more wrong.

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29.07.2025

Former Pelicans wing who joined the dark side after leaving New Orleans

Nickeil Alexander-Walker's decision to sign with the Hawks is his way of getting back at the Pelicans for trading him in 2022.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans' two-way star made a statement with performance against the Thunder

Trey Alexander made it clear that he belongs on the Pelicans' roster after his 25-point explosion.

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29.07.2025

Derik Queen's injury has created an exciting opportunity for a certain Pelicans' big

Derik Queen's injury has created an opening for Karlo Matković to break out in the 2025-26 season.

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29.07.2025

3 players the New Orleans Pelicans gave up on too early

The Pels have made some questionable moves over the past 10 years, but none stand out more than trading Buddy Hield, Josh Hart, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

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29.07.2025

The one Yves Missi flaw that has the Pelicans holding their breath

Yves Missi's inability to finish at the rim may be detrimental to his future with the Pelicans.

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29.07.2025

Chris Paul's return to the Clippers brings back painful memories for Pelicans fans

Chris Paul's return to LA reopens the wound that his departure in 2011 left in the hearts of New Orleans fans.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans have the worst offseason in the NBA — and it's not even close

It's just been one unfortunate circumstance after another during this current offseason for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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29.07.2025

Hawks continue to hurt the Pelicans with latest move

The Atlanta Hawks' signing of Caleb Houstan is a move that stings the Pelicans, as his ability to shoot was something New Orleans was desperately missing.

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29.07.2025

Old-school Pelicans fans now have a surprise contender to root for

The New Orleans Pelicans could've used Chris Paul's tutelage off their bench, but no one should blame him for picking a more surefire NBA contender.

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29.07.2025

Pelicans' new secret weapon is painfully obvious

When fully healthy, Jordan Poole will be the Pelicans' sixth man, which is a luxury to have as his best season was spent coming off the bench for the Warriors.

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29.07.2025

The Pelicans' abysmal summer league shows there's serious work to do

The Pelicans' disappointing 0-5 record in the Summer League is more concerning than you think.

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6 years later, Zion Williamson is finally fulfilling the LeBron prophecy

The Pelicans saw the future of the NBA before anyone else realized it

Pelicans decision to pull the plug on CJ McCollum couldn't have came at a better time

Pelicans' obvious scapegoat already on thin ice before season tips off

Zion is ready to prove all the Pelicans doubters wrong

Pelicans' most forgotten player is bound for a bounce-back 2025-26 season

Talking head drops Zion Williamson message Pelicans fans can't miss

Derik Queen trade stings more after college rival becomes Sumer League standout

Knicks' laughable Bridges contract sweetens Pelicans' Herb Jones extension jones

Pelicans make great signing, bringing in NBA Champion Jaden Springer

Pelicans ideal free agent sniper continues to collect dust in free agency

Pelicans' next move after Bryce McGowens' signing is painfully obvious

Troy Weaver shouldn't be running the Pelicans, and little-known move proves it

Pelicans land perfect fit with final two-way roster spot

Unlikely hero defends Pelicans fans after Bill Simmons' ludicrous comments

Pelicans were disrespected by latest ESPN offseason ranking

Pelicans might already be ruining Derik Queen — and fans can see it

Pelicans are in a disastrous spot on CBS' latest NBA front office rankings

Pelicans fans shouldn't be worried about Jeremiah Fears's NBA future

Summer League has solved the Pelicans' biggest mystery

3 Players the Pelicans gave up on at exactly the right time

Pelicans' rookie Jeremiah Fears' biggest skill is something that can't be taught

Joe Dumars explains questionable draft picks in comments, Pelicans fans should see

Kevon Looney's latest comments ignited new Pelicans rivalry

Jeremiah Fears' proves scouts biggest worry with dreadful summer league

Wizards will soon make a CJ McCollum realization only Pelicans fans know

Summer League proves that the Pelicans wasted a valuable opportunity on the wrong guy

Joe Dumars has frighteningly staked his new job on Derik Queen

Pelicans' new star rescued his career before becoming the next Bradley Beal

Former Pelicans wing who joined the dark side after leaving New Orleans

Pelicans' two-way star made a statement with performance against the Thunder

Derik Queen's injury has created an exciting opportunity for a certain Pelicans' big

3 players the New Orleans Pelicans gave up on too early

The one Yves Missi flaw that has the Pelicans holding their breath

Chris Paul's return to the Clippers brings back painful memories for Pelicans fans

Pelicans have the worst offseason in the NBA — and it's not even close

Hawks continue to hurt the Pelicans with latest move

Old-school Pelicans fans now have a surprise contender to root for

Pelicans' new secret weapon is painfully obvious

The Pelicans' abysmal summer league shows there's serious work to do

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