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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson to miss Play-In showdown with Lakers due to hamstring strain
By Shams Charania, Alex Andrejev and William Guillory New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss Friday’s Play-In game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left hamstring strain, the team announced. Williamson had an MRI on Wednesday morning and will be re-examined in two weeks. The 23-year-old looked unstoppable during Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers until his night...2024
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• Zion Williamson Leaves Pelicans’ Play-In Game With Leg Soreness
Zion Williamson left the Pelicans’ play-in game against the Lakers during the fourth quarter on Tuesday with what coach Willie Green described as “left leg soreness,” ESPN’s Andrew Lopez tweets. Williamson will undergo an MRI on Wednesday. The Pelicans lost to the Lakers 110-106 and will need to win on Friday to grab the No. […]...2024
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• Pelicans ‘punched’ in the mouth by Lakers, whom they’ll see again in Play-in Tournament
“We let a really good opportunity slip away,” Willie Green said of the missed chance to secure a top-six spot in the West....2024
• Zion Williamson Day-To-Day With Sore Finger

Zion Williamson is day-to-day with a sore finger, according to Willie Green. An X-ray on Williamson's finger returned negative. "Everything structurally was fine, just some soreness in his finger," said Green. Williamson is questionable for the Pelicans' game on Friday against the Spurs. Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado are both listed as out for the game....2024
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• Southwest Notes: Zion, Luka, Kyrie, Clarke, Popovich
The Pelicans got some good news on Thursday. As Christian Clark of NOLA.com writes, Zion Williamson exited Wednesday’s loss to Orlando with a finger injury, but head coach Willie Green said the former No. 1 overall pick is considered day-to-day, with his status for Friday’s game up in the air. “Z is good,” Green said […]...2024
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Diagnosed With Finger Contusion

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green told NBA reporters that Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left middle finger contusion. Williamson suffered the injury on Wednesday (4/3) against the Orlando Magic. Zion Williamson will be day to day, Willie Green says. Contusion on that left middle finger. X-rays and scans came back clean. […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamso...2024
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson to miss Play-In showdown with Lakers due to hamstring strain
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Diagnosed With Finger Contusion
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• Zion day-to-day due to sore finger, coach says

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is considered day-to-day because of a finger injury on his left hand after X-rays and scans came back negative, coach Willie Green told reporters....2024
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• Zion Williamson Leaves Wednesday's Game Due To Left Middle Finger Injury
Zion Williamson was unavailable down the stretch of his team's home loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Williamson injured the middle finger on his left hand late in the first half. The injury forced Williamson to leave the game early. Postgame, New Orleans head coach Willie Green confirmed the injury for Williamson. For his part, Williamson said he'd have the injury looked at on Thursday. "Ea...2024
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• Zion Williamson Left Game Due To Left Middle Finger Injury
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson was unavailable down the stretch of his team's home loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Williamson injured the middle finger on his left hand late in the first half. The injury forced the Pelicans All-Star forward to leave the game early. Postgame, New Orleans head coach Willie Green confirmed the injury for Williamson. For his part, Williamson said...2024
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• Brandon Ingram Leaves Game With Knee Injury, Undergoes MRI

Brandon Ingram left the New Orleans Pelicans' matchup against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter with a knee injury. Willie Green had no updates on Ingram's condition, adding that he underwent an MRI on his left knee. The Pelicans are currently in 5th place in the West....2024
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• ‘Tough break, right?’: Pelicans coach Willie Green on injured Trey Murphy missing start of the season
This upcoming 2023/24 campaign finally seemed like the year that the Pelicans would have a fresh start with a healthy roster. However, just as Zion Williamson seems to be as fit as ever, Trey Murphy III fell to injury this summer and will miss at least the first month of NBA action. Coach Willie Green […] The post ‘Tough break, right?’: Pelicans coach Willie Green on injured Tre...2023
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• NBA Western Conference play-in contenders, ranked by upset potential in playoffs
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Which teams jockeying for position in the Western Conference playoff race are most likely to win a first round series? Woah, woah, woah. Pump the brakes here. We’re doing this all wrong. The framing of the Western Conference jumble has been built around which teams are streaking and which are sliding as analysts and fans alike try to figure out which te...2023
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• Brandon Ingram Plays 5 On 5, Progressing Towards Return

Brandon Ingram played 5 on 5 on Sunday and is making progress towards a return, according to Willie Green. Ingram has been sidelined with a toe injury since November 26. The Pelicans are also currently without Zion Williamson due to a hamstring injury....2023
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"Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is considered day-to-day because of a finger injury on his left hand after X-rays and scans came back negative, coach Willie Green told reporters."

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"But we can’t put a lot of time and focus into ‘What ifs,’" Pels coach Willie Green says."

2022
"New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green says star forward Zion Williamson "looked amazing" and "dominated" during a team scrimmage on Tuesday night."

2021
"Phoenix Suns assistant Willie Green has emerged as the strong frontrunner and the New Orleans Pelicans' choice to be the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2018
"He also used to be teammates with Warriors assistant Willie Green on the Orlando Magic."

2016
"According to B/R's Howard Beck, Anthony will be replacing Willie Green since Green is not currently in the NBA after his contract expired at the end of last season."

2015
"The following players, per league sources, are also considered likely buyout candidates if they are not traded by the deadline: Andrea Bargnani (New York); Brandon Bass, Tayshaun Prince and Marcus Thornton (Boston); Andrei Kirilenko (Philadelphia); Willie Green (Orlando); Randy Foye and Darrell Arthur (Denver)."

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"Veteran Willie Green pushed Orlando up for good with a put-back in the final minute, scoring all nine of his points in a fourth quarter that saw the Magic outscore Charlotte by a 41-21 margin."

• West Notes: Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Suns

Pelicans Guard/forward Trey Murphy III had a season debut worth noting, scoring 18 points off the bench in the Pelicans’ win over the Spurs on Friday. “He’s been a big part of our success the last two seasons,” coach Willie Green said, per Christian Clark of NOLA.com. “We all were rallying for him to get on the floor […] The post West Notes: Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Ro...2023
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• Pelicans Notes: Richardson, Daniels, Zion, Nance
Pelicans head coach Willie Green recently discussed his decision to start new addition Josh Richardson ahead of incumbent second-year swingman Trey Murphy, per Christian Clark of NOLA.com (Twitter link). Richardson, who arrived to the Pelicans via the Spurs in a trade deadline deal, has started the club’s last two games ahead of Murphy. “Just want […]...2023
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• Pelicans: Full 2022 NBA offseason grades for New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans poised a colossal challenge for the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Even without star forward Zion Williamson, their inspiring run was led by Brandon Ingram and trade deadline acquisition CJ McCollum. Three rookies were part of coach Willie Green’s rotation in Herbert Jones, Jose […] The post Pelicans: Full 2022 NBA offseaso...2022
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• 3 sleeper prospects for Pelicans to target in 2022 NBA Draft
The New Orleans Pelicans had a successful season, making it to the playoffs without Zion Williamson. New Orleans first-year head coach Willie Green did a tremendous job building the scheme and culture up. The trade for C.J. McCollum at the deadline was fantastic, as he helped them make their playoff push. He is an excellent […] The post 3 sleeper prospects for Pelicans to target in 2022 NBA ...2022
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• Pelicans’ latest Zion Williamson injury update still offers little clarity
The New Orleans Pelicans provided another update to Zion Williamsons‘ injury status on Tuesday, though it didn’t do much to clear up any fogginess about when the All-Star will make his 2021-22 season debut. According to Pelicans beat writer Christian Clark of NOLA News, New Orleans head coach Willie Green said Zion has been doing […] The post Pelicans’ latest Zion Williamso...2021
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• Report: Kyle O’Quinn wants to sign with Warriors
The Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship this past season despite having a glut of largely unplayable big men on their roster. Now a potential solution may be waiting in the wings for them.Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Wednesday that New York Knicks big man Kyle O’Quinn has declined his player option for the 2018-19 season in order to become an unrestricted free agent.Marcus Tho...2018
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• Carmelo Anthony Elected to NBPA Executive Committee
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• Southwest Notes: Williamson, Nance Jr., Clarke, Popovich
The Pelicans got a tasty matchup against the depleted Pistons on Sunday and Zion Williamson took full advantage. Williamson made all but one of his 14 field-goal attmepts while racking up 36 points. “He had it going tonight in the first quarter,” Pelicans coach Willie Green told Christian Clark of the New Orleans Times Picayune. […]...2024
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• Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson and Willie Green, show their playoff mettle in beating Clippers
New Orleans proved it could rise to the occasion and now trails the Clippers by only two games in the West standings....2024
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• Pelicans Coach, Willie Green, Praises Brandon Ingram’s Performance
The New Orleans Pelicans got a spirited win over the Toronto Raptors. Behind Brandon Ingram’s impressive 41 points, they won by a final score of 138-100. It was also a defensive clinic which made head coach, Willie Green, happy. Green had plenty to say about the win in the postgame press conference. On Brandon Ingram’s […] The post Pelicans Coach, Willie Green, Praises Brandon Ingram&#...2024
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• West Notes: Pelicans, Trey Murphy III, Rockets, Dillon Brooks, Suns
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• Pelicans coach Willie Green proud to secure no worse than No. 9 seed
New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green is proud of his team for at least qualifying for the Play-In Tournament for the second straight season. In Wednesday night’s 138-131 overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies, Herb Jones scored a career-high 35 points to help New Orleans overcome a 19-point deficit. “It’s incredible to have an opportunity […] The post Pelicans coach ...2023
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• Pels led by 'Dirk' Valanciunas' 7 first-half 3s in win

Jonas Valanciunas hit his first seven 3s Monday night -- all in the first half -- and scored a career-high 39 points in helping the Pelicans beat the Clippers. He also added 15 rebounds. Said coach Willie Green: "Guys were calling him Dirk Valanciunas."...2021
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• Report: Kyle O’Quinn wants to sign with Warriors
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• Warriors add Willie Green to coaching staff
The Warriors have added Willie Green to Steve Kerr’s coaching staff as an assistant coach/player development. Green, 35, played 12 seasons in the NBA, posting averages of 8.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 731 regular-season games with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers and Orlando Magic. Originally selected by [...]...2016
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• Zion Williamson Leaves Game With Right Hamstring Strain

Zion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter due to a right hamstring strain. Williamson, who suffered the injury pushing the ball up the court off a rebound, did not return to the game. Willie Green said that Williamson will be further evaluated. "It was right at a pivotal moment in the game. We'll get some imaging and look at him and hopefull...2023
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• Zion Williamson Leaves Game With Right Hamstring Strain, Does Not Return

Zion Williamson left the New Orleans Pelicans' loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter due to a right hamstring strain. Williamson, who suffered the injury pushing the ball up the court off a rebound, did not return to the game. Willie Green said that Williamson will be further evaluated. "It was right at a pivotal moment in the game. We'll get some imaging and look at him and hopefull...2023
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• Zion Williamson Questionable For Friday, Brandon Ingram Out For Three-Game Road Trip

Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado, and Dyson Daniels were all listed as questionable for the New Orleans Pelicans' Friday game against the Phoenix Suns. Williamson is recovering from a right hip and lower back contusion after taking a hard fall over the weekend. Brandon Ingram will not be joining the team's three-game road trip due to a concussion. "He's just at the beginning...2022
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• New Orleans Pelicans: 3 bold predictions for first round of 2022 NBA Playoffs vs. Suns
The New Orleans Pelicans are opening their 2022 Playoff campaign with a tough challenge as they face the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. Willie Green’s squad has definitely gotten momentum after going through two tough Play-in games against the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers, respectively. Despite gaining their rhythm to start […] The post New Orleans Pelicans: ...2022
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• Chris Paul or James Harden: Who Is Under Greater Pressure to Win Game 7?
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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
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• John Wall Shows Kyrie Irving He's Top PG in East and Other Friday NBA Takeaways
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• NBA Insider: 3 Years After Linsanity, Jeremy Lin Still in Search of NBA Home
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• Sources: Suns' Green frontrunner for Pelicans job

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• Zion Williamson’s continued absence is what it is for Pelicans: ‘This is reality’
"We want Z back, for sure. But we can’t put a lot of time and focus into ‘What ifs,’" Pels coach Willie Green says....2023
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• Warriors star Stephen Curry’s 5-word reaction to Willie Green coaching Zion Williamson, Pelicans
The Golden State Warriors’ multiple future Hall of Famers were clearly the driving force behind their dynastic run in the 2010s. But you can’t discount the excellent job done by their coaching staff to maximize their roster year in, and year out. Stephen Curry knows this perfectly. As someone whose training regiment and on-court adjustments […] The post Warriors star Stephen Curr...2021
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• Pelicans nearing deal to hire Suns' Willie Green as new head coach, per report
Green is currently an assistant for the Suns, who are two wins away from beating the Bucks in the NBA Finals...2021
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• Sources: Pelicans, Green working toward deal

Suns assistant and former NBA player Willie Green is progressing toward a deal with the Pelicans to become the team's next head coach, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....2021
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• Pelicans’ Zion Williamson to miss Play-In showdown with Lakers due to hamstring strain
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• Brandon Ingram Leaves Game With Knee Injury, Undergoes MRI
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• Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson and Willie Green, show their playoff mettle in beating Clippers
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• Brandon Ingram To Miss At Least Next Two Games, No Timeline For Return
Brandon Ingram is set to miss at least the next two games for the New Orleans Pelicans with a left toe contusion. Ingram, who has already missed 11 games with the injury, has no timetable for a return. Willie Green admitted that the process for Ingram's return has been slow. "We're still evaluating him and coming up with a plan and a timeline (for his return). He's getting better. It's just been s...2022
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• 1 Pelicans player in danger of losing starting job in 2022-23 NBA training camp

In just over a week, the New Orleans Pelicans will begin training camp with a strong roster and a ton of players eager to compete for minutes. Head coach Willie Green understands the value of competition; therefore, some of the internal battles for minutes this season will be heated as multiple players compete for roles […] The post 1 Pelicans player in danger of losing starting job in 2022-...2022
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• 2 moves Pelicans still must make after first weekend of 2022 NBA free agency
The New Orleans Pelicans are one of the most exciting young franchises in the NBA. Led by Head Coach Willie Green, they showed an impressive fight last season. The young core got their first taste of playoff basketball and still has plenty of growing still to do. The franchise was ultimately sent packing by the […] The post 2 moves Pelicans still must make after first weekend of 2022 NBA fre...2022
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• 3 sleeper prospects for Pelicans to target in 2022 NBA Draft
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• Willie Green’s motivational speech to Pelicans after playoff-clinching win over Clippers
Say it with your chest, the New Orleans Pelicans are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Although it was an absolute battle, they managed to notch their second Play-In win in a row, knocking off the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night and booking their ticket to a first-round matchup with […] The post Willie Green’s motivational speech to Pelicans after playoff-clinchi...2022
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• Pelicans Officially Hire Willie Green as Head Coach
After weeks of speculation, the New Orleans Pelicans finally have a new head coach: 39-year-old Willie Green, who will become the third-youngest head coach in the NBA. Green spent 12 years in the NBA, playing for four different teams (including New Orleans) after spending his first seven seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. His last playing […] The post Pelicans Officially Hire Willie Green ...2021
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