How worried should the Pelicans be about Zion's foot injury? (1:53)
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No 'fixed timeline' on Zion's return to Pelicans
There is no 'fixed timeline' on Zion Williamson's return from offseason foot surgery, New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations said on Thursday.
Lowe: Ranking the top 10 most fun NBA teams to watch this season
Star potential? Check. Style points? Check. Unintentional hilarity? Check! Repeat champs? Presenting the top 10 most entertaining teams for the 2021-22 NBA season.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Chicago Bulls: Full Highlights (1:57)
Daulton Hommes puts Bulls defender on a poster (0:17)
LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Benny the Bull and Lil Penny highlight hoop fans' stroll down 'NBA Lane'
The NBA's 75th anniversary tips off with a star-studded nod to its rich history
Willy Hernangomez denies Franz Wagner with emphatic swat (0:15)
NBA preseason: The latest injury updates on Klay, Zion and Kawhi
With the first week of training camp in the books, we round up the latest injury news on the NBA's biggest stars.
Benson outlines plan to keep Saints, Pels in N.O.
Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and team officials revealed the teams' long-term succession plans in detail for the first time on Wednesday.
Pelicans confirm Zion had offseason foot surgery (0:39)
Zion had foot surgery; Pels expect him for opener
Zion Williamson suffered a broken right foot during the summer but should be available for the regular season, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said Monday.
NBA Power Rankings: Nets, Lakers and other preseason favorites
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Lopez and Begley
Zach discusses the chaos in Minnesota, then brings on ESPN's Andrew Lopez to talk all things Pelicans and SNY's Ian Begley -- host of The Putback -- to preview the Knicks.
NBA predictions: Why our West forecast has the Lakers and Clippers headed in opposite directions
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Perk: 76ers, Clippers and Pelicans should pursue John Wall (1:23)
The most likely NBA rookie superstars lurking outside the top 10
Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.
Holidays leading ex-Pels' effort to aid Ida victims
Led by Jrue and Lauren Holiday, a group of former Pelicans players have committed to sending four truckloads of supplies to Southeast Louisiana to support people affected by Hurricane Ida last month.
NBA mailbag: Is Point Zion the most dominant version of Zion Williamson?
What's the best way to maximize Zion Williamson? Should players shoot more above-the-break threes after offensive rebounds? Kevin Pelton digs into the answers in this edition of his NBA mailbag.
NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer
In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.
Video shows police using stun gun on Pels' Hayes
Body camera video showed a Los Angeles police officer press a knee to the neck of Jaxson Hayes' neck as he gasped "I can't breathe." The knee was removed after a few seconds, but the Pelicans center was then tased.
NBA 5-on-5: Will Ben Simmons start the season with the Sixers?
With training camp a month away, our experts break down the biggest remaining unknowns heading into the upcoming season.
NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Josh Hart's top plays from last season (1:58)
Pelicans closing in on 3-year deal to keep Hart
Restricted free-agent guard Josh Hart is closing in on a three-year, $38 million deal to stay with the Pelicans, his agents told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
2021-22 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W4 |
| San Antonio | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Memphis | 3 | 3 | .500 | 2 | L2 |
| Houston | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3 | L3 |
| New Orleans | 1 | 3 | .250 | 3 | L2 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game114.69th
Rebounds Per Game47.43rd
Assists Per Game26.010th
Points Allowed115.125th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(10) | Ziaire Williams | SG | Stanford |
| 2(5) | Herbert Jones | SF | Alabama |
| 2(10) | Jared Butler | PG | Baylor |
| 2(13) | Greg Brown | PF | Texas |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 31 | 41 | .431 |
| 2019-20 | 30 | 42 | .417 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |