Former Duke basketball one-and-done Brandon Ingram went early in the 2016 NBA Draft but has still managed to exceed expectations. I need to read more from this story
New Orleans Pelicans
Soon after Tom Benson purchased the New Orleans Hornets in 2012, the team announced they were going to change their name. According to Yahoo’s Marc J. Spears, they “considered the nicknames Krewe (groups of costumed paraders in the annual Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans) and Brass,” but settled on Pelicans—after the brown pelican, Louisiana’s state bird.
NBA’s Best Young Cores Under 25: Western Conference Playoff Teams
NBA talent enters the league every year. Some playoff teams build their teams from the ground up. Take a look at the top cores under 25 in the West. I need to read more from this story
Penny Hardaway, Chris Webber, Brandi Chastain among notables in celebrity golf tournament
The Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am tournament is bringing in a list of celebrities for Thursday's event at Spring Creek Ranch Golf Course in Collierville. I need to read more from this story
ESPN lists Knicks as free agent Carmelo Anthony’s ‘best option’
Free agent Carmelo Anthony has yet to sign a new deal, and ESPN's Bobby Marks believes his best move would be to sign with the New York Knicks. I need to read more from this story
Pelicans’ Kevin Durant Trade Interest After Latest Twist In Saga
The New Orleans Pelicans could be a dark horse in the Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes amid his trade request I need to read more from this story
Zion Williamson’s weight clause only costs him money if he is waived
We have written about this before at NBC Sports, but as Marc Stein noted in his latest substack newsletter, the early headlines didn’t tell the real story: The much-discussed weight clause in Zion Williamson‘s five-year, $193 million max contract extension will only cost him money in the unlikely event the Pelicans waive him. If things…
New Orleans Boosters advance to championship game of All-American Amateur Baseball Association National tournament
The New Orleans Boosters defeated Johnstown (Martella’s) 10-3 to advance to the championship round of the All-American Amateur Baseball Association National tournament on Friday in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. I need to read more from this story
Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram Snubbing CJ McCollum’s Calls
CJ McCollum hilariously reveals that Pelicans teammates Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have both been ignoring him on FaceTime. I need to read more from this story
Kyle Kuzma on how not being traded for Anthony Davis helped him
Kyle Kuzma said that he gained confidence after the Lakers didn't send him off to New Orleans in the Anthony Davis trade. I need to read more from this story
Jaxson Hayes case: LAPD sergeant violated policy by kneeling on NBA player’s neck
An LAPD sergeant has been found to have violated department policy by kneeling on Jaxson Hayes’ neck. I need to read more from this story