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Zion Williamson leads Pelicans past Pistons, 128-118

Zion Williamson scored 32 points in his first game since being named a first-time All-Star, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Detroit Pistons 128-118 on Wednesday night.

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Hart gives Pelicans a boost in 130-101 win over Rockets

Pelicans reserve Josh Hart went from being questionable to play with back spams to scrapping for 40 minutes because of Zion Williamson's early foul trouble.

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Ingram, Williamson each score 32, Pelicans top Beal, Wizards

With Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram each having their highest-scoring games of the season, there was only so much Washington's Bradley Beal could do in response.

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USA Basketball eyeing 60 players in Olympic pool

USA Basketball is casting a wider-than-usual net in its roster selection for this summer's rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, two people with knowledge of the situation said Saturday.

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Williamson, Pelicans spoil Fox's big night in win over Kings

Zion Williamson had 31 points and six rebounds, Steven Adams made a pair of clutch free throws with 17.9 seconds remaining, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 43-point performance by Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox and beat the Kings 128-123 Sunday night.

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LeBron, Davis lead Lakers' 112-95 dismantling of Pelicans

LeBron James had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Anthony Davis added 17 points against his former team in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth consecutive victory, 112-95 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

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Pelicans beat relocated Raptors 113-99; Van Gundy wins debut

The Toronto Raptors had their home floor shipped 1,300 miles when they relocated to Tampa for at least the start of the NBA season.

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Zion's rookie year will end without a postseason berth

Zion Williamson’s rookie season is ending without a playoff berth.

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Zion Williamson’s minutes drama is reaching a breaking point

Zion Williamson is losing minutes as the New Orleans Pelicans are losing games.

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Gobert lifts Jazz past Pelicans 106-104 in NBA restart

Rudy Gobert sank two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to cap a 14-point, 12-rebound and three-block performance, giving the Utah Jazz a 106-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first game of the NBA's restart on Thursday night.

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New Orleans Pelicans: What to know before NBA restarts pandemic-shortened season

Everything you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans before the NBA season restarts.

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Zion Williamson practicing, could play in Pelicans' opener

Zion Williamson returned to New Orleans Pelicans practice for the first time in nearly two weeks on Tuesday night and coach Alvin Gentry said the NBA’s top overall draft pick might play when the club resumes its season against Utah on Thursday night.

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Zion Williamson getting tested, but return to bubble unknown

Zion Williamson could still make re-opening night of the NBA season.

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Court filing alleges $400G paid to Zion Williamson family in '18

The legal fight over NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s endorsement potential now includes an allegation that his family received $400,000 from a marketing agency before his lone season for Duke.

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Zion Williamson confident in his health, Pelicans' prospects

Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson credits his mother’s wisdom with helping him manage life’s unanticipated twists and inevitable assortment of successes and setbacks.

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Pelicans' Zion Williamson masked has NBA world in frenzy

New Orleans Pelicans rookie sensation Zion Williamson already looks ready to be in game shape when the NBA restarts later this month.

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Zion Williamson on cover of NBA 2K21 draws complaints from fans

Zion Williamson was announced as the cover athlete for NBA 2K21 on the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X on Wednesday, but some had questions marks about whether he was a worthy candidate.

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Zion Williamson gets favorable ruling in lawsuit by ex-agent

A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.

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Agent seeks Zion Williamson's answers on improper benefits

The marketing agent who has sued NBA rookie Zion Williamson wants the former Duke star to answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing his lone season with the Blue Devils.

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Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson credits Drake with popularity push

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson said Monday Drake had a helping hand increasing the hype around the young basketball player when he was wearing his high school jersey.

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Doncic breaks Mavs' triple-double record, beats Williamson

Just five days after his 21st birthday, Luka Doncic continued to etch his name in the Dallas Mavericks' record book.

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As Zion Williamson progresses, Pelicans see major upside

Zion Williamson's crowd-pleasing array of soaring dunks, blocked shots and even 3-pointers during his first three NBA regular-season games have left the New Orleans Pelicans eager to see what he'll do next.

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Zion Williamson sees body size as 'blessing' amid season-long criticism

Zion Williamson responded to criticism over his body size Thursday a day after he made his debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

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Zion Williamson's exceptional debut provides Pelicans hope

Zion Williamson’s sublime 17-point surge in a span of barely more than three minutes could very well become part of New Orleans' pro sports lore — even if the final score won't.

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Zion Williamson rejoining Pelicans lineup at pivotal time

Zion Williamson opened with a joke — about himself.

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Zion Williamson expected to make Pelicans debut this month

Zion Williamson is expected to be making his NBA debut for the New Orleans Pelicans this month.

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Zion Williamson reveals he wanted to return to Duke, was convinced to turn pro

Zion Williamson has yet to step on an NBA floor since the New Orleans Pelicans selected him No. 1 overall in last year’s draft, but if it was up to him he would still be dunking at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Pelicans' Zion Williamson now in full-court, 5-on-5 drills

When Zion Williamson finished his first full-court, five-on-five work since returning to practice last week, he spent extra one-on-one time with assistant coach Fred Vinson on the free-throw line.

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Zion Williamson back at New Orleans Pelicans practice, itching to play first NBA game

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson has been patient as he returns from a torn meniscus and reportedly re-learns how to run and walk.

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Zion Williamson learning how to walk, run differently during rehab process

Zion Williamson has yet to step on an NBA floor in the regular season since he tore his meniscus earlier this year while his recovery process with the New Orleans Pelicans has taken longer than expected.

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Zion Williamson may not return in suggested timetable, Pelicans being cautious: reports

Zion Williamson may be sidelined for even longer than expected.