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  • • Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reportedly good to play Friday against Lakers
    The Pelicans should have some frontcourt power back in the mix for their game against the Lakers tomorrow. Via the New Orleans Times-Picayune: After missing Wednesday’s game due to an inconclusive test result, Zion Williamson has received clearance to play Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers, a team source said. Williamson was held out of … Continue reading "Pelicans forward Zion Wil...2021
  • • LaMelo Ball outplays brother Lonzo in their first NBA game against each other
    It was Ball brother against Ball brother on Friday, as the Hornets beat the Pelicans 118-110. with Lonzo Ball starting for the Pelicans and rookie LaMelo Ball coming off the bench for the Hornets, here’s what went down, via the New Orleans Times-Picayune: LaMelo Ball checked in midway through the first quarter and immediately started … Continue reading "LaMelo Ball outplays brother Lon...2021
  • • NBA establishing load management rules, for national TV games and beyond
    The NBA is reportedly working to minimize the effect load management has on fans. Via the New Orleans Times-Picayune: Load management, they call it, is a player’s way of offsetting the grind of a grueling NBA season by taking a game off here or a game off there. It’s good for the player but bad … Continue reading "NBA establishing load management rules, for national TV games and ...2020
  • • Pelicans reportedly trading Jrue Holiday to Bucks
    The Bucks are about to upgrade their backcourt. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Pelicans are trading the star two-way guard to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and three first-round picks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The move largely completes the transition from the team’s last playoff run … Continue reading "...2020
  • • Pelicans reportedly interested in Stan Van Gundy for head coaching job
    With the Lakers having won the 2020 NBA championship a few days ago, the next big league event will presumably be next month’s rescheduled draft. But right now, multiple teams are interviewing head coaching candidates. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune on the Pelicans: On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported [that Stan] Van Gundy met with … Continue reading "Pelicans r...2020
  • • New Orleans mayor says no to 25 percent capacity for Saints
    The Saints were hoping to have the Superdome at 25 percent capacity for their game against the Chargers Monday, but the city isn’t ready for that kind of crowd. According to Amie Just of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell declined the team’s request, which would have allowed around 18,500 fans. Instead, [more]...2020
  • • Saints without five starters in practice
    Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was at practice again Friday, but the story was all the guys who weren’t. Via Amie Just of the New Orleans Times Picayune, the Saints were without five starters during the open portion of practice Friday. That group included starting cornerbacks in Marshon Lattimore and Janoris Jenkins. Lattimore didn’t practice Thursday [more]...2020
  • • Michael Thomas returns to practice for Saints
    The Saints have been a bit off on offense all season, but they took a step in the right direction today. Via Amie Just of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, wide receiver Michael Thomas was back on the practice field Wednesday, during the period of practice reporters were allowed to attend. Thomas has been out since [more]...2020
  • • Aaron Rodgers: Lack of fans in New Orleans “definitely helps”
    No NFL stadium is going to be full in the time of COVID-19. And for Packers Aaron Rodgers, that made a tangible difference last night at the Superdome. Via Jeff Nowak of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Rodgers said the difference was stark from his previous two trips there (both losses). “It’s a lot different environment than [more]...2020
  • • Should the Pelicans play Zion Williamson at center?
    The Pelicans have a fascinating core of young talent, based primarily around forwards Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. But, should Williamson remain a power forward? Or would moving up one spot and playing undersized at center be the move to make? Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune exploring it: Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s versatility on … Continue reading "Should the Pelican...2020

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  • • Alvin Kamara changed to plant-based diet, feels better
    Saints running back Alvin Kamara is feeling healthy again, and that goes beyond recovering from a knee injury. Via Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Kamara said shifting toward a plant-based diet has him feeling better as he entered training camp. “I got with my chef and just put together a plan and stuck [more]...2020
  • • Report: Sasha Vujacic works out for two NBA teams
    Longtime NBA shooting guard Sasha Vujacic worked out for the Pelicans on Monday, Andrew Lopez of the New Orleans Times Picayune tweets. The Thunder are hosting Vujacic Tuesday as he attempts to return to the league, according to RealGM.Vujacic revealed last month that he was seeking another NBA contract. He spent the 2017-18 season with Fiat Torino of the Lega Basket Serie A in Italy, helping the ...2018
  • • Injury notes: Hill returns, Gordon available Tuesday night, Wall to resume full practice by Friday?
    After missing the Pelicans‘ first 69 games this season due to a torn left hamstring, Solomon Hill returned on Sunday and said he “felt way better than I thought I would,” per William Guillory of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Despite the fact that he hadn’t appeared in a regular season game since last spring and only played eight minutes, Hill said he felt comfortable on the court.“I kind of felt...2018
  • News Blitz 9/12: Belichick setting the tone
    • News Blitz 9/12: Belichick setting the tone
    2017
  • • Report: Saints CB Ken Crawley dislocated kneecap in practice
    The Saints have dealt with injuries at cornerback all year and they reportedly lost another corner in practice on Wednesday. Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Ken Crawley dislocated his kneecap while the team was preparing for its season finale against the Falcons. Crawley is expected to need 6-8 weeks to recover…...2016
  • • Sean Payton suggests Terron Armstead injury not a long-term one
    Saints coach Sean Payton doesn’t say much about injured players, but what he said about a healthy one gives some indication of how long a key absence might be. Via Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Payton was asked if playing Andrus Peat at left tackle was related to a long-term injury for Armstead,…...2016
  • • Anthony Davis Injury: Updates on Pelicans Star's Recovery from Knee Surgery
    2016
  • • Sheldon Rankins carted off the practice field with leg injury
    The Saints need all the help they can get on defense, so they definitely don’t need this. According to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins was carted off the practice field moments ago. Rankins was apparently injured during goal-line drills, and trainers were examining his lower left leg as…...2016
  • • Can Coby Fleener Be the Breakout Tight End of 2016?
    2016
  • • Sunday NBA Roundup: Did Anthony Davis Do Enough for All-NBA Honors?
    2016

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  • • Alvin Kamara changed to plant-based diet, feels better
    2020
  • • Saints Setting Up Drew Brees for Career Year in New Orleans
    2016

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Orleans Times-Picayune trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Pelicans reportedly interested in Stan Van Gundy for head coaching job
    With the Lakers having won the 2020 NBA championship a few days ago, the next big league event will presumably be next month’s rescheduled draft. But right now, multiple teams are interviewing head coaching candidates. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune on the Pelicans: On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported [that Stan] Van Gundy met with … Continue reading "Pelicans r...2020
  • • Pelicans season ticket-holders offered refund for remaining home games
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Orleans Pelicans (@pelicansnba) on May 3, 2020 at 10:03am PDT We’re all waiting to see what will happen with the remainder of the NBA season, and the playoffs. Here’s the New Orleans Times Picayune with a Pelicans-related update: Pelicans season-ticket holders now have the option … Continue reading "Pelicans season ticket-holders o...2020
  • • Sean Payton donates blood plasma following recovery from COVID-19
    Following a bout with COVID-19 himself, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is now trying to help others that will come in contract with the virus. According to Amie Just of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Payton donated his blood plasma at the Blood Center in New Orleans on Monday with the hope that antibodies [more]...2020
  • • Brandon Ingram has made a huge impact in New Orleans
    Brandon Ingram has quickly taken over as the first scoring option and the team leader for the Pelicans, writes Scott Kushner of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. That status was emphasized this week when Ingram was selected as a reserve for the All-Star Game, becoming the team’s only representative. Ingram’s stardom didn’t appear to be a sure thing when he was acquired from the Lakers as part of the...2020
  • • Gayle Benson vows to remain Pelicans' owner
    Gayle Benson, the widow of long-time Pelicans owner Tom Benson, vowed on Monday that she’ll retain ownership in the franchise, according to a New Orleans Advocate report. Gayle Benson’s commitment to the franchise had been in doubt, particularly after superstar Anthony Davis made his trade demand this winter. She made her intentions clear at an NFL owners meeting. Benson also controls ownership of...2019
  • • Jrue Holiday: Anthony Davis was the main reason I re-signed with Pelicans
    Guard Jrue Holiday admits the main reason he re-signed with the Pelicans was the presence of Anthony Davis, Andrew Lopez of the New Orleans Times Picayune reports. Holiday signed a five-year, $131.8 million contract in the summer of 2017. “He’s like 90 percent of the reason that I stayed,” Holiday said. “He’s a talent that comes once in a generation. A 7-footer who can do everything at his skill l...2019
  • • Report: Sasha Vujacic works out for two NBA teams
    Longtime NBA shooting guard Sasha Vujacic worked out for the Pelicans on Monday, Andrew Lopez of the New Orleans Times Picayune tweets. The Thunder are hosting Vujacic Tuesday as he attempts to return to the league, according to RealGM.Vujacic revealed last month that he was seeking another NBA contract. He spent the 2017-18 season with Fiat Torino of the Lega Basket Serie A in Italy, helping the ...2018
  • • Gentry denies report that Davis didn't want Cousins to return to New Orleans
    Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry denies that Anthony Davis didn’t want DeMarcus Cousins to return, William Guillory of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Cousins stunned the basketball world by signing a one-year, $5.3M deal with the Warriors, but it had nothing to do with his relationship with New Orleans’ franchise player, according to Gentry. “Someone said A.D. didn’t want DeMarcus back, and th...2018
  • • Baker Mayfield 'would love' to sit behind Drew Brees
    Baker Mayfield to the New Orleans Saints could be a match made in heaven. The Oklahoma product “would love” to learn from Drew Brees, and head coach Sean Payton has reportedly already made it clear he’s a huge fan of the Heisman winner.Speaking about the potential to sit behind Brees, Mayfield expressed excitement about that possibility.“I would love that,” Mayfield said, via the New Orleans Times...2018
  • News Blitz 9/15: Hightower, Amendola remain out
    • News Blitz 9/15: Hightower, Amendola remain out
    The Patriots are ready to get the bad taste out of their mouths following their disappointing loss to Kansas City in the opener. The team is set to fly to New Orleans for Sunday’s showdown, and if the Patriots are to break into the win column it looks like they may have to do so without two key pieces. ESPNBoston.com believes the signs point toward Dont’a Hightower and Danny Amendola sitting out t...2017

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  • • Pelicans forward Zion Williamson reportedly good to play Friday against Lakers
    The Pelicans should have some frontcourt power back in the mix for their game against the Lakers tomorrow. Via the New Orleans Times-Picayune: After missing Wednesday’s game due to an inconclusive test result, Zion Williamson has received clearance to play Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers, a team source said. Williamson was held out of … Continue reading "Pelicans forward Zion Wil...2021
  • • Sean Payton on Drew Brees’s stats: ‘Not in the business of playing fantasy football’
    Drew Brees may be putting up one of his more underwhelming seasons statistically speaking, but Sean Payton dismissed the notion it’s any cause for concern. In fact, the New Orleans Saints head coach took a shot at the obsession over fantasy football while pointing out that the only thing that matters is winning.The evolution of a dangerous running game, led by the two-head monster backfield of Mar...2017
  • • Anthony Davis Injury: Updates on Pelicans Star's Recovery from Knee Surgery
    2016
  • • Saints Setting Up Drew Brees for Career Year in New Orleans
    2016
  • • Can Coby Fleener Be the Breakout Tight End of 2016?
    2016
  • • Report: Will Smith’s blood alcohol level three times over limit when he was fatally shot
    Former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith had a blood alcohol level three times over the legal limit when he was shot and killed in April, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Two different sources told the Times-Picayune that Smith’s blood alcohol content was 0.24. Louisiana’s legal limit is 0.08. The toxicology results from Smith’s case have yet to be officially released to the ...2016
  • • Sunday NBA Roundup: Did Anthony Davis Do Enough for All-NBA Honors?
    2016
  • • Thunder vs. Pelicans: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
    2016
  • • Tuesday NBA Roundup: Nobody Wants to Face Damian Lillard, Blazers out West
    2016
  • • Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: January Edition
    2016

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  • • Pelicans forward Zion Williamson playing limited minutes at beginning of NBA restart
    Zion Williamson played limited minutes Thursday. Everyone would have loved to see him out there longer, except Pelicans brass, who are focused on keeping the big guy healthy and letting him build up momentum during the NBA restart. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune reporting: It was hard not to notice the similarities between Zion Williamson’s … Continue reading "Pelicans forward Z...2020
  • • Jrue Holiday: Anthony Davis was the main reason I re-signed with Pelicans
    2019
  • • Former NFL RB Joe McKnight shot and killed in Louisiana
    Former Jets and Chiefs running back Joe McKnight is dead after being shot in Terrytown, Louisiana on Thursday. The Jefferson Parrish Sheriff’s Office announced that a man was shot dead on Thursday afternoon and family members at the scene told the New Orleans Times-Picayune that it was McKnight. McKnight’s high school coach also told the…...2016
  • • Sheldon Rankins carted off the practice field with leg injury
    2016
  • • Can Coby Fleener Be the Breakout Tight End of 2016?
    2016
  • • Report: Will Smith’s blood alcohol level three times over limit when he was fatally shot
    2016
  • • Pelicans guard Bryce Dejean-Jones shot to death in Dallas
    Tragedy has struck the New Orleans Pelicans and the league. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune reporting: New Orleans Pelicans player Bryce Dejean-Jones was shot to death in Dallas after he mistakenly entered the wrong apartment, his agent told CNN on Saturday (May 28). Scott Nichols told the news network that Dejean-Jones was in Dallas to visit his girlfriend [...]...2016
  • • Will Smith family attorney: Wife shot first, killer not threatened
    The family lawyer of slain former Saints defensive lineman Will Smith claimed in a Wednesday press conference that the former NFL player’s killing was deliberate and premeditated. Peter Thomson, the Smith family attorney, said he was hitting back at “lies” being told by accused killer Cardell Hayes. Ken Daley of the New Orleans Times-Picayune relayed video surveillance that showed Smith first rear...2016
  • • Family attorney claims deliberate, premeditated killing of Will Smith
    With the lawyer representing Cardell Hayes trying to create the impression that Hayes killed former Saints defensive end Will Smith in self defense, the lawyer representing Smith’s family tells a much different story. During a Wednesday press conference with key aspects summarized by Evan Woodbery of the New Orleans Times Picayune, attorney Peter Thomson (pictured) provided…...2016
  • • Report: Former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot and killed
    Staff photographer Michael DeMocker of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports via Twitter that former Saints defensive end Will Smith was shot and killed in New Orleans late Saturday night. DeMocker attributes to unidentified witnesses the news that Smith has died and his wife was wounded. One photo posted by DeMocker shows former Saints running back…...2016

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  • • Seth Curry Taking Advantage of Chance to Step Outside Brother Stephen's Shadow
    2015
  • • Drew Brees Injury Update: Saints QB Will Not Play in Week 3 vs. Panthers
    2015
  • • Brandon Bass Knows How to Impress the Mamba: 'Arguably the Best'
    2015
  • • Why Anthony Davis' $145 Million Record Contract Will Be a Monumental Steal
    2015
  • • Former NFL RB Joe McKnight shot and killed in Louisiana
    2016
  • • Report: Former Saints defensive end Will Smith shot and killed
    2016
  • • Sean Payton donates blood plasma following recovery from COVID-19
    2020
  • • Jury convicts Cardell Hayes of manslaughter in death of Will Smith
    The “stand your ground” defense did not allow Cardell Hayes to avoid responsibility for the death of Will Smith. Via the New Orleans Times-Picayune, a jury convicted Hayes of manslaughter for shooting and killing the former Saints defensive end in April. By vote of 10-2 on both counts, the jury also convicted Hayes of attempted…...2016
  • • Keenan Lewis, Saints Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction
    2015
  • • Anthony Davis Injury: Updates on Pelicans Star's Leg and Return
    2015
  • • Tuesday NBA Roundup: Nobody Wants to Face Damian Lillard, Blazers out West
    2016
  • • Insider Buzz: Broncos Undecided on Peyton Manning Return, Could Fail Physical
    2015
  • • Sheldon Rankins carted off the practice field with leg injury
    2016
  • • Darren Sharper indicted on rape charges, could get life in prison
    Former NFL safety Darren Sharper could face life in prison after being charged Friday in a grand jury indictment on charges stemming from rape allegations in New Orleans. According to Ken Daley of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Sharper was indicted on two counts of aggravated rape from a September 2013 incident, and another charge of simple…...2014

Orleans Times-Picayune fantasy rankings and news

  • • Sean Payton on Drew Brees’s stats: ‘Not in the business of playing fantasy football’
    2017
  • • NFL Week 7 Picks: Cowboys Are Surging, but Broncos Are Leading the Polls
    2014

Orleans Times-Picayune schedule, game

  • • LaMelo Ball outplays brother Lonzo in their first NBA game against each other
    2021
  • • Pelicans reportedly trading Jrue Holiday to Bucks
    2020
  • • Pelicans reportedly interested in Stan Van Gundy for head coaching job
    2020
  • • Saints without five starters in practice
    2020
  • • Alvin Kamara changed to plant-based diet, feels better
    2020
  • • Pelicans just outside playoffs in NBA West
    View this post on Instagram Sharing is caring 😂🏀 A post shared by New Orleans Pelicans (@pelicansnba) on May 24, 2020 at 8:55am PDT Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune on the Pelicans’ situation, which right now involves missing the playoffs unless the regular season does resume. Which it might, unless the league decides to go … Continue reading "Pelicans just outside playoff...2020
  • • Pelicans season ticket-holders offered refund for remaining home games
    2020
  • • Pelicans, the final road team on last night’s schedule, head home
    Yesterday, in news that materialized very quickly, the NBA season was put on hold, after the conclusion of last night’s games. And the final game on the schedule, start time-wise, was a Pelicans vs Kings matchup in Sacramento that wound up not being played. Here’s the New Orleans Times Picayune reporting: The New Orleans-Sacramento matchup … Continue reading "Pelicans, the final ...2020
  • • Report: Sasha Vujacic works out for two NBA teams
    2018
  • • Gentry denies report that Davis didn't want Cousins to return to New Orleans
    2018

Orleans Times-Picayune rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Special master recommends Saints emails remain shielded in clergy case
    Email communications between the New Orleans Saints and the Archdiocese of New Orleans should remain shielded from the public per a recommendation from special master Carolyn Gill-Jefferson in relation to a clergy sex abuse scandal. According to Amie Just and Ramon Antonio-Vargas of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Judge Ellen Hazeur will have the ultimate say [more]...2020
  • • Sunday NBA Roundup: Did Anthony Davis Do Enough for All-NBA Honors?
    2016
  • • Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: January Edition
    2016
  • • NFL Rumors: Latest Reports Following Week 17
    2016
  • • NFL Rumors: Post-Draft Buzz on La'el Collins, Michael Floyd and More
    2015
  • • Garrett Grayson was ‘the one’ for New Orleans
    Leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft, there was plenty of speculation that the New Orleans Saints would use a draft pick on a quarterback who could eventually develop into the successor for Drew Brees. On Friday night, the Saints made that move when they drafted Garrett Grayson out of Colorado State with the 75th overall selection. There were some rumblings that the Saints were targetting Bryce Petty ...2015
  • • What If Peyton Manning Becomes a Free Agent?
    2015
  • • NFL Week 7 Picks: Cowboys Are Surging, but Broncos Are Leading the Polls
    2014

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