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Pelicans' CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones nursing injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans will be without guard CJ McCollum and forward Herb Jones for a few weeks, the team announced Friday.,McCollum, 33, will be sidelined approximately two-to-three weeks after being diagnosed with a right adductor strain.,He is averaging 18.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals i...
Fresh off OT win, Pacers out to extend ailing Pelicans' skid
The Indiana Pacers found their offense and ended a three-game losing streak in their last game., ,The New Orleans Pelicans will try to rediscover their offensive touch and end their three-game skid when they host the Pacers on Friday night., ,Host Indiana played its best game of the young season on ...
Warriors knock off Pelicans for second time in two nights
Buddy Hield had 21 points to lead six scorers in double figures, Brandin Podziemski nearly recorded a triple-double as Stephen Curry's replacement, and the Golden State Warriors pulled away from the visiting New Orleans Pelicans for a 104-89 victory Wednesday.,Podziemski, who hadn't started any of G...
Jets put Greg Zuerlein on IR, sign two kickers to practice squad
The New York Jets placed Greg Zuerlein on injured reserve and signed fellow kickers Riley Patterson and Spencer Shrader to the practice squad on Wednesday.,Either Patterson or Shrader will play for the Jets (2-6) on Thursday against the visiting Houston Texans (6-2). Both kickers worked out for the ...
Short-handed Warriors chase two-game sweep of Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans hope to have learned from experience when they seek a split in the second game of their NBA-style doubleheader against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in San Francisco.,Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody -- all making their first start of the season...
Short-handed Warriors rally past Pelicans
Buddy Hield responded to a promotion to the starting lineup with a team-high 28 points and the short-handed Golden State Warriors rallied from a 20-point deficit to overtake the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 124-106 in the opener of a two-day, two-game sequence Tuesday night.,Playing without Stephen...
Warriors F Andrew Wiggins (back) out vs. Pelicans
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will miss Tuesday night's home game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a lower back strain.,Wiggins' back tightened up during Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He scored 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting in that contest and made 5 of 8 ...
Warriors, Pelicans battling injuries ahead of 2-game set
A rivalry that began to gain some steam last season will at least temporarily stall again when Stephen Curry sits out Tuesday's matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors in San Francisco with an ankle injury.,Curry and Pelicans standout Zion Williamson have gone head-to-head...
Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton help Blazers beat Pelicans
Jerami Grant scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton had a double-double and the host Portland Trail Blazers routed the New Orleans Pelicans 125-103 on Sunday.,Ayton finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds, Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Toumani Camara had 12 and Deni Avdija added 11 as all five Blazers ...
Pelicans hope to make it two straight over Trail Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans acquired Dejounte Murray in the offseason to try and improve how they finish games.,They've lost Murray for four to six weeks because of a fractured hand suffered in the season opener, but they've already shown improvement in closing.,The Pelicans, who were 0-24 last season ...
Pelicans complete comeback win over Blazers in final seconds
Brandon Ingram drained a 17-foot jumper with 5.2 seconds left and Herbert Jones blocked Anfernee Simons' driving attempt just before the buzzer as the New Orleans Pelicans notched a 105-103 comeback victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.,Reserve Jordan Hawkins scored 15 of his...
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray (hand) out 4-6 weeks after surgery
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is expected to miss four to six weeks after successful surgery to repair his broken left hand, the team said Friday.,The procedure was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.,Murray, 28, was injured Wednesday in Ne...
One star in, another out of Pelicans' lineup vs. Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set against the host Portland Trail Blazers.,Zion Williamson will be back in the lineup after an illness prevented him from playing in the seasoning-opening 123-111 h...
Pelicans G Dejounte Murray out indefinitely with broken hand
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray broke his left hand during his debut with the team on Wednesday night and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team confirmed Thursday.,Murray produced 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as New Orleans beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 123-111. The injur...
Report: Pelicans' Dejounte Murray broke hand in opener
Dejounte Murray broke his left hand during his New Orleans Pelicans debut on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The 28-year-old guard produced 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Pelicans beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 123-111. The injury apparently occurred with 2:21 to play in the fourth quart...
Brandon Ingram pours in 33 as Pelicans dump Bulls
Brandon Ingram scored 33 points and CJ McCollum added 23 as the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Chicago Bulls 123-111 in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.,Dejounte Murray had 14 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Jordan Hawkins scored 13 points and rookie No. 1 draft ch...
Pelicans star F Zion Williamson (illness) scratched from opener
New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson missed Wednesday night's season opener against the visiting Chicago Bulls due to illness.,Williamson was scratched prior to the game when his illness didn't display improvement.,New Orleans coach Willie Green told reporters that Williamson was not at...
Chris Godwin, Mike Evans Injury Replacements for Tampa Bay Buccaneers To Explore
After losing Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on Monday Night Football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can explore adding these wide receivers to continue their playoff push....
Pelicans G Trey Murphy III signs 4-year, $112M extension
Trey Murphy's hamstring is still hurting but his wallet won't be, as the New Orleans Pelicans forward signed a four-year contract extension worth $112 million, ESPN reported Monday.,The extension reportedly does not include incentives or a player option.,Murphy, 24, averaged 14.8 points, 4.9 rebound...
Pelicans-Magic preseason contest canceled due to Milton
Friday's preseason game between the host Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans was canceled due to Hurricane Milton.,The contest will not be rescheduled, the NBA announced on Wednesday.,Orlando has preseason games remaining Wednesday at San Antonio and Oct. 18 at home against Philadelphia.,New Orle...